How to remove Quick Close Tab application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Quick Close Tab?
While testing the Quick Close Tab extension, we found that it is supposed to close the current tab in a context menu but shows advertisements. Thus, we classified Quick Close Tab as adware. It is worth noting that our team discovered Quick Close Tab on a deceptive website.
Quick Close Tab in detail
Usually, apps like Quick Close Tab display unwanted advertisements on a user's computer, often in the form of pop-ups or banners. These ads can be highly disruptive, making it difficult for users to browse the Internet or use their computers normally. Quick Close Tab may show harmless ads for products or services and more dangerous ones.
The ads shown by Quick Close Tab may attempt to trick users into giving away sensitive information, such as login credentials or credit card details, by imitating legitimate websites or services.
Also, Quick Close Tab may display pop-up messages or fake security alerts that try to scare users into believing that their computers are infected with malware and then offer to sell them fake security software. Adware can also display pop-ups that claim a computer is infected or in need of repair and provide a phone number to call for "help".
Overall, adware-generated ads can be dangerous. It is important to remove apps like Quick Close Tab from a computer to avoid falling victim to various scams or downloading harmful apps.
| Name | Ads by Quick Close Tab |
| 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), 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
Additionally, advertising-supported apps can function as browser hijackers by altering the settings of web browsers. Usually, it includes changing the homepage, search engine, and new tab page to a different site (in most cases, a fake or unreliable search engine). Some adware programs may also track browsing behavior and collect other information.
More examples of apps that display ads are Simple tabs manager, Audio Player Plus, and Ultimate Files Downloader.
How did adware install on my computer?
Adware may be bundled with legitimate free software that users download from the Internet. When installing the free software, users may unknowingly give permission for the adware to be installed as well. Also, users may unknowingly download and install adware when visiting malicious websites that prompt them to download and install software.
In other cases, adware may be installed when users click on fake software update prompts or download software updates from fake websites or through drive-by downloads.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Only download software from trusted sources. Read the terms and conditions before installing any programs. Keep your operating system and antivirus software up to date. Be cautious when clicking on pop-up ads or downloading free software. Use an ad blocker to reduce the chances of being exposed to malicious ads.
Regularly scan your computer for malware. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is Quick Close Tab?
- 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 "Quick Close Tab" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by quick close tab, 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 quick close tab 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 quick close tab, 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 can slow down the computer by consuming resources and bandwidth to display ads, compromise privacy by collecting personal information and browsing habits, and lead to further malware infections and potentially harmful ads.
What does adware do?
Adware refers to software supported by advertising designed to deliver users with intrusive advertisements.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware creators usually earn money by promoting different products, web pages, or services, with most of their revenue coming from affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Quick Close Tab adware?
Combo Cleaner can scan and remove adware from your computer. Users should note that manual removal may not be complete, as some files may remain in the system even after the software is deleted.
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