1ClickDownloader Adware

1ClickDownloader - how to eliminate this adware?

What is 1ClickDownloader?

1ClickDownloader is a software package that supposedly enables users to efficiently download files from the Internet. Creators of this program claim that the software has over 10 million users worldwide. This program alone is not related to malware or viruses, however, its developers employ dubious monetization methods. Note that when downloading this software, you will also install TornTV, Babylon Toolbar, and Yontoo adware. Furthermore, installation of 1ClickDownloader will cause browser redirects, unwanted pop-up ads, and diminished Internet browser performance. The browser add-ons bundled with this software do not enhance the Internet browsing experience and are proliferated in order to gain revenue from incoming web traffic.

To avoid problems, do not download and install 1ClickDownloader on your system. Always express caution when downloading free software from the Internet, since browser redirects and unwanted toolbars are commonly bundled with free software. To avoid installation of additional unwanted software, check each installation process window and uncheck any option suggesting you change your browser homepage or default search engine. 1ClickDownloader is not technically a computer virus, however, its deceptive monetization strategies make this program an unwanted application and not recommended for use.

After 1ClickDownloader installation, users' Internet browser settings are overridden, they are presented with ads and will experience browser redirects. Clicking on displayed third party ads may lead to greater problems such as the installation of additional unwanted software, malware, and privacy issues. If you wish to keep your computer clear of Trojans and viruses, and you care about your privacy, remove 1ClickDownloader and any adware bundled with this program. Use this removal guide to eliminate annoying pop-ups and redirects.

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Quick menu:

• What is 1ClickDownloader?
• STEP 1. Uninstall 1ClickDownloader application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove 1ClickDownloader add-on from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove 1ClickDownloader plugin from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 1ClickDownloader extension from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove 1ClickDownloader ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

1ClickDownloader 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 "1ClickDownloader, Babylon Chrome Toolbar, Babylon toolbar, Browser Manager, TornTV, Yontoo", select these entries and click " Uninstall" or "Remove"

After uninstalling 1ClickDownloader adware, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. Recommended malware removal software.

1ClickDownloader removal from browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Manage Add-ons". Look for these entries (Babylon toolbar helper, Babylon Toolbar, Yontoo Api, Yontoo) and disable them.

To change your homepage from isearch.babylon.com (or any other unwanted website) to your preferred domain,

Click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Internet Options", in the opened window remove isearch.babylon.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the 1clickdownloader virus, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) select "Tools" and click on "Extensions".  Locate "Babylon Toolbar, Settings Protector, TornTV, Yontoo", select these entries and click on the trash can icon.

To change your homepage from isearch.babylon.com (or any other unwanted website) to your preferred domain, click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) select "Settings". In "On startup" section click "set pages", hover your mouse over isearch.babylon.com and click the x symbol. Now you can add your preferred website as your homepage.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the 1clickdownloader virus, 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 on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and disable "Babylon Toolbar, Browser Manager, TornTV, Yontoo".

To reset your homepage click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) then select "Options", in the opened window remove isearch.babylon.com (or any other unwanted website) and enter your preferred domain.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with 1clickdownloader virus 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 and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

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 top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the 1clickdownloader virus, 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:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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