AddLyrics Adware

What is AddLyrics?

The AddLyrics browser extension promises to locate and add lyrics to any song viewed by users on YouTube. Whilst this functionality appears useful, computer users should not install this browser add-on, since it is adware.

When AddLyrics is installed on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla FireFox), this malicious browser plug-in causes "Ads not by this site" (unwanted ads) and generates unwanted pop-up ads each time a new browser tab is opened.

AddLyrics can be downloaded from its homepage, however, this browser add-on often self-installs together with free software downloaded from the Internet. This promotion method is called bundling and is widely used by freeware developers or download websites in order to monetize incoming web traffic.

AddLyrics is bundled with freeware predominantly for monetization purposes - free software developers or download websites generate revenue for each successful installation of this adware. Use of this browser plug-in is not recommended, since it is an unwanted browser extension, which should be removed from your computer.

AddLyrics is not technically a virus, however, this browser add-on forces users to view malicious ads, which may lead to additional unwanted software or even malware installation. Clicking on such ads is not recommended, since they commonly originate from dubious ad networks and may cause various privacy and computer security issues.

To avoid adware installation, computer users should pay close attention to each installation step of any free software downloaded from the Internet. Uncheck any option suggesting installation of additional browser add-ons or modifications to your browser homepage or default search engine settings. To remove AddLyrics from your system, use the removal guide provided.

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Quick menu:

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

AddLyrics 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 "AddLyrics", select this entry and click " Uninstall" or "Remove"

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

Remove AddLyrics from Internet 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 "AddLyrics", select and disable this entry.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the addlyrics 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: "AddLyrics", select these entries and click on the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the addlyrics 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 "AddLyrics".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with addlyrics 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, 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 addlyrics 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:

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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