How to remove the Nino Colors adware-type browser extension
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is Nino Colors?
While inspecting dubious download websites, our researchers discovered the Nino Colors rogue browser extension. It is promoted as a tool capable of changing webpage background colors. However, our analysis of this extension revealed that it operates as adware instead.
Nino Colors adware overview
Advertising-supported software (adware) is designed to display advertisements on visited websites and/or other interfaces. The adverts endorse online scams, unreliable/harmful sites and software, and even malware. When clicked on, some intrusive ads can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user consent.
It is noteworthy that any legitimate products encountered through these advertisements are unlikely to be promoted by their actual developers. Instead, this promotion is undertaken by scammers abusing the products' affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.
It must be mentioned that adware may not deliver advertisements if certain conditions are unsuitable (e.g., browser/system or user geolocation are incompatible, specific websites are not visited, etc.). However, regardless of whether Nino Colors displays ads or not, its presence on a system endangers device/user safety.
Additionally, Nino Colors has data tracking abilities. Advertising-supported software usually collects visited URLs, viewed webpages, searched queries, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, financial/banking data, and so on. The gathered data can then be shared with and/or sold to third-parties.
To summarize, the presence of software like Nino Colors on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | Ads by Nino Colors |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Browser Extension(s) | Nino Colors |
| Supposed Functionality | Changing webpage background colors |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution Methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Adware examples
OpenCandy, Eye Protection, and darkscreen are merely some examples of the adware that we have analyzed recently. Advertising-supported software typically appears legitimate and offers "useful" and "advantageous" features. However, these functionalities seldom work as promised, and in most cases - they do not work at all.
How did Nino Colors install on my computer?
We acquired Nino Colors from a dubious download webpage. In addition to such sites, scam webpages promote adware. Most users enter these websites via redirects caused by spam browser notifications, mistyped URLs, pages using rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, or installed adware (with browser force-opening capabilities).
Intrusive advertisements proliferate advertising-supported software as well. When clicked on, some of the adverts can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user permission.
Adware is also proliferated using the "bundling" marketing tactic - packing regular program installation setups with unwanted/malicious additions. Download from untrustworthy channels (e.g., freeware and third-party websites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system.
How to avoid installation of adware?
We strongly recommend researching software and downloading only from official/verified sources. When installing, it is essential to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out of all supplementary apps, tools, features, etc.
We advise being vigilant when browsing since fraudulent and malicious content usually appears legitimate. For example, intrusive ads look legitimate yet redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, etc.).
In case of encounters with adverts/redirects of this type, inspect the system and immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Nino Colors, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of the website used to promote Nino Colors adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Nino Colors?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Nino Colors application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Nino Colors ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove 'Ads by Nino Colors' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove Nino Colors extension from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Nino Colors adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "Nino Colors", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application (which causes Nino Colors ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove Nino Colors adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "Nino Colors" and all other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by nino colors, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "Nino Colors" and all other recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by nino colors removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by nino colors, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware delivers ads that diminish the browsing experience and promote harmful content, which can cause severe issues like system infections, financial losses, etc. Additionally, this software is considered to be a privacy threat, as it usually has data tracking functionalities.
What does adware do?
Adware operates by displaying various advertisements on visited websites and/or other interfaces. Some types can also cause redirects and collect private data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware generates profit mainly through affiliate programs by promoting websites, apps, products, services, etc. The developers may earn commission from ad clicks, site visits, file downloads, product purchases, service subscriptions, or similar.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Nino Colors adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected adware-type applications. It is pertinent to mention that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might not be ideal. In some cases, even after the adware has been (manually) removed - file leftovers stay within the system. What is more, these remnants may continue running and causing problems. Hence, it is paramount to remove advertising-supported software thoroughly.
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