How to remove Lowdown from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is Lowdown?
During our examination of Lowdown, we found that this program displays annoying advertisements that can open untrustworthy websites. Therefore, we classified Lowdown as adware. In most cases, users download and install advertising-supported software without knowing that the installed software displays ads.
Lowdown in detail
Once installed and active, Lowdown runs as "Lowdown Tech Copyright © all rights reserved" in the Task Manager. As mentioned in the introduction, advertisements presented by Lowdown may lead users to potentially harmful pages. Additionally, those ads may be designed to initiate unexpected downloads and installations.
Ads shown by Lowdown may be hosting malicious or other untrustworthy software, urging visitors to contact scammers, requesting personal/sensitive information, etc. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid ads coming from Lowdown and similar applications.
It is important to note that Lowdown and its installer are flagged as malicious by multiple security vendors. Another reason not to trust Lowdown is that it may be capable of collecting personally identifiable data and other information.
| Name | Ads by Lowdown |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Detection Names (Installer) | Avast (NSIS:SpywareX-gen [Trj]), AVG (NSIS:SpywareX-gen [Trj]), F-Secure (Trojan.TR/Spy.Stealer.eukee), Kaspersky (HEUR:Trojan-Spy.Win32.Stealer.gen), Webroot (W32.Adware.Gen), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Detection Names (Application) | Arcabit (Trojan.Tedy.D4ABA5), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Tedy.306085), Emsisoft (Gen:Variant.Tedy.306085 (B)), McAfee (Artemis!B0A76708F589), VIPRE (Gen:Variant.Tedy.306085), 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 websites and pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), 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
Apps that show advertisements can also take control of web browsers. This includes modifying the browser's settings to promote questionable or fake search engines, which can produce misleading search results and display untrustworthy ads. Often, users have to eliminate the browser hijacker to regain their browser's default settings.
Examples of advertising-supported apps are RefreshMate, Player, and Ads Blocker Pro.
How did adware install on my computer?
Our team discovered Lowdown on a deceptive website designed to download an installer (a file named "Your File Is Ready To Download.exe"). Lowdown installs through the aforementioned installer.
Also, adware and other dubious applications are offered as additional installations within software installers. If users do not change the "Advanced," "Custom," or equivalent settings during installations, they unintentionally install adware in addition to the intended software.
Fake installers, shady advertisements, notifications from dubious pages, and similar channels are also utilized to promote and (or) distribute adware.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from trusted sources like official websites and stores, and steer clear of downloading from dubious sources such as P2P networks, third-party downloaders, and shady pages since they are not secure. Also, exercise caution when encountering suspicious ads and do not permit dubious sites to display notifications.
When downloading or installing software, carefully examine the downloader or installer for optional downloads or installations, and uncheck any unwanted apps. Never finalize downloads or installations without deselecting undesired apps.
If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Deceptive website that downloads Lowdown's installer:
Lowdown's installer:
Lowdown running in the Task Manager as "Lowdown Tech Copyright © all rights reserved":
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Quick menu:
- What is Lowdown?
- 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 "Lowdown" and other 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 lowdown, 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 lowdown 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 lowdown, 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?
The presence of adware on a computer can result in a less enjoyable web browsing experience and may even lead to a reduction in system performance.
What does adware do?
Adware is short for advertising-supported software, and its main objective is to inundate users with intrusive advertisements.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
The developers of adware usually earn revenue by promoting various products, websites, or services, with the majority of their income being generated through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Lowdown adware?
Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning your computer and removing any installed adware-type applications. However, it's important to note that manual removal may not always be a comprehensive solution since some file remnants can remain concealed in the system. Certain components may persist and continue running even if the software is deleted.
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