GigaClicks Crawler

What is GigaClicks Crawler?

GigaClicks Crawler (or WebStroller) is a potentially unwanted program created by GigaClicks Inc. Developers of this software claim that it utilizes unused computer power and broadband connections to crawl the web.

While this functionality does not appear malicious, PC users should be aware that GigaClicks Crawler is categorized as adware, and moreover, some trusted antivirus programs categorize this program as a Trojan. This software should not be trusted since its functionality is identical to malware, turning PCs into bitcoin miners and draining computer resources without users' consent.

WebStroller is also known to track users' Internet browsing activity by recording URLs of pages visited, IP addresses, text and images from pages visited, index of the most frequently visited pages, records of user downloads, and other information. This monitoring can result in serious privacy issues and identity theft.

Internet users often install this potentially unwanted program without their consent when downloading or installing free software. Developers of this program use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. GigaClicks Crawler adds no value for computer users, and therefore, you are advised to eliminate this adware from your operating system.

GigaClicks Crawler is similar to other adware, which infiltrates users' computers using free software downloads. Examples include fake VLC add-on, Feven, and Ads not by this site. To avoid installation of these potentially unwanted applications, computer users should be attentive when downloading and installing free software.

Today, most freeware download websites (including download.com, softonic.com, and many others) use 'download clients' - small programs, which manage the download process of the chosen free program and monetize the website's free services by offering installation of advertised browser plug-ins.

To avoid adware infections, decline installation of advertised browser extensions. When installing downloaded free programs, choose the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options - this will reveal installation of bundled adware. Computer users who have already installed GigaClicks Crawler should use this removal guide to eliminate it from their operating systems.

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Quick menu:

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

GigaClicks Crawler 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 "GigaClicks Crawler", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

At time of research, GigaClicks Crawler installed together with the following potentially unwanted programs: BasicServe, DesktopWeatherAlerts, iWebar, Mobogenie, MyPC Backup, PC Optimizer Pro, Re-markit, Search Protect, Shopop, Shopper-Pro, Software Version Updater, SpeeditupFree, VO Package, and YTDownloader. These programs are categorized as adware and you can safely uninstall them.

After uninstalling GigaClicks Crawler, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove GigaClicks Crawler 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 recently installed potentially unwanted plugins, select them and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the webstroller 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 recently installed potentially unwanted applications, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the webstroller 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", in the opened window remove recently installed potentially unwanted browser add-ons.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with webstroller 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 webstroller 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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