How to remove Library Games adware from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Library Games?
We have discovered the Library Games application after downloading and using a malicious installer. After testing Library Games, we found that it shows intrusive advertisements. Thus, we classified Library Games as adware. This app runs in the Task Manager as Library Games 1.1.
More about Library Games
Advertisements displayed by Library Games can open various untrustworthy, potentially malicious websites. Clicking them can lead to phishing websites (sites designed to extract sensitive information), technical support scam sites, pages offering to download shady software, etc.
Examples of web pages that ads shown by apps like Library Games can open are: desktopanalyticscenter[.]site, "Your System Is Seriously Damaged", and "Elon Musk Twitter Giveaway Scam".
In addition to opening dubious websites, ads shown by Library Games may cause unwanted downloads or installations. Ads can be used to distribute apps by designing them to run certain scripts. Thus, it is highly advisable not to trust Library Games and its ads.
| Name | Ads by Library Games |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Detection Names (Installer) | Avast (Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.Generic.32907624), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/GenCBL.DIJ), Kaspersky (Trojan-Banker.Win32.Bandra.cyj), Microsoft (Trojan:Win32/Woreflint.A!cl), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Detection Names (Application) | Avast (Win32:CrypterX-gen [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.GenericKD.64873644), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/GenKryptik.FWHX), Kaspersky (HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Staser.gen), Microsoft (Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.FL.B!ml), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More about adware
Advertising-supported apps like Library Games can hijack web browsers by changing their settings. Usually, browser-hijacking apps promote untrustworthy search engines. Using those search engines can lead to potentially malicious pages. Also, it can cause issues related to online privacy.
Since Library Games is distributed via a deceptive installer, it may be distributed alongside browser hijackers and other unwanted applications, or even malicious programs. Examples of apps that function like Library Games (show unwanted ads) are Page Downloader, IPTV Player, and Weekly Stock Loader.
How did adware install on my computer?
It is known that Library Games gets installed via a malicious installer hosted on a shady web page claiming that your file is ready for download. Screenshots of the installer and a website used to distribute it are provided below.
Also, adware is often distributed by bundling it with other software (by including it in installers for other programs). In these cases, users install adware when they finish software installations without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings in installers (without deselecting unwanted apps).
Advertisements on shady web pages can also lead to unwanted downloads and installations.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download software from reliable sources such as official websites and verified stores only. Do not click advertisements on shady web pages or allow websites of this kind to show notifications. Deselect unwanted apps included in downloaders and installers before finishing downloads and installations.
Also, scan your computer for unwanted software regularly. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Website promoting installer used to distribute Library Games:
Malicious installer distributing Library Games adware:
Library Games running in the Task Manager as Library Games 1.1:
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Quick menu:
- What is Library Games?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
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 any unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove 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 all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by library games, 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 plug-ins 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 all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by library games 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 library games, 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?
In most cases, the main issue with adware is that it bombards users with annoying advertisements that can open untrustworthy websites. Also, software of this type can slow down a computer and cause problems related to online privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware shows advertisements. Some advertising-supported apps are designed to promote shady search engines by changing the settings of web browsers. Also, they can track users (collect various data).
How do adware developers generate revenue?
A big part of adware is monetized via affiliate programs. Its developers use it to promote various pages, services, products, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Library Games adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from a computer. It is recommended to remove adware automatically instead of manually to avoid leaving file leftovers in the system.
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