How to remove Word Replace And Load from a web browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Word Replace And Load?
After downloading and adding the Word Replace And Load application to a web browser, we learned that this extension shows intrusive advertisements. Software that displays ads is classified as adware. Our team discovered Word Replace And Load while examining deceptive websites.
Word Replace And Load in detail
Advertising-supported apps distributed using deceptive pages can show untrustworthy advertisements. Those ads can open web pages designed to lure visitors into providing sensitive information, downloading and installing potentially malicious apps, calling fake technical numbers, paying for fake or unnecessary services or products, etc.
Also, adware of this kind can display ads designed to run certain scripts to download or install shady applications. Therefore, it is strongly recommended not to trust the Word Replace And Load browser extension.
In addition to bombarding users with annoying ads, Word Replace And Load can read and change data on all websites. This capability may be misused for marketing purposes or monetized in other ways. Having shady apps that can read various data can lead to issues related to online privacy and other problems.
| Name | Ads by Word Replace And Load |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| 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
Adware can be designed to hijack web browsers by changing their settings. Most browser-hijacking apps promote shady search engines. Those search engines do not generate unique results, and (or) they promote shady websites and display various ads. Either way, browser-hijacking apps and search engines promoted by them are not trustworthy.
More examples of advertising-supported apps are Snetchball, Split Files, and IPTV Player.
How did adware install on my computer?
We found that at least three shady websites promote Word Replace And Load browser extension. Most of them display a message saying that a file is ready to download. Word Replace And Load gets added after following the instructions on those pages.
It is also common for adware to be bundled with other software. In such cases, installers have "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings allowing users to deselect unwanted apps. Users cause unwanted installations when they do not change those settings when installing software.
Sometimes, unexpected downloads and installations are caused by clicking advertisements designed to run certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Read reviews before downloading and adding or installing apps. Download apps from official pages and stores only. Avoid downloads from shady websites, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, etc. Do not allow suspicious websites to show notifications or click ads on such pages.
Check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps and deselect them before finishing downloads and installations. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
A couple of deceptive and one official websites promoting Word Replace And Load browser extension:
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Quick menu:
- What is Word Replace And Load?
- 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 "Word Replace And Load" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by word replace and load, 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 word replace and load 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 word replace and load, 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, adware users encounter issues such as diminished web browsing experience and slower computer performance. Sometimes, adware can cause problems related to online privacy.
What does adware do?
The purpose of advertising-supported applications is to display various advertisements. Also, they can gather various data and function as browser hijackers.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware is often monetized via affiliate programs. Its developers participate in affiliate programs to promote various websites, products, services, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Word Replace And Load adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. In some cases, removing adware without leaving its data in the system can be difficult. Thus, it is recommended to use specialized apps like Combo Cleaner to avoid leaving file leftovers when eliminating adware.
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