Ads by SmartOfferDisplay

What is SmartOfferDisplay?

Created by LOLLIPOP NETWORK, S.L., the SmartOfferDisplay program claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying notifications of available deals, enabling product and price comparisons, etc.

This plug-in is not related to malware or virus infections, however, some Internet users report that it was installed without their consent and produced unwanted ads when browsing with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

Unwilling installation of the SmartOfferDisplay application can be caused by deceptive free software 'download clients' offering installation of free browser plug-ins together with the chosen freeware.

Some freeware download clients under investigation employ dubious tactics to trick users into installing various adware, such as hiding the 'decline' button (which can otherwise be used to opt-out of installation of promoted plug-ins). Another trick prevents users from downloading free software unless they accept installation of promoted browser extensions.

In most cases, the safest free software download sources are directly from developers' websites. SmartOfferDisplay is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it is promoted using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

This add-on is also known to diminish browser performance, and therefore, you are strongly advised to uninstall this adware from your computer.

SmartOfferDisplay is similar to other potentially unwanted applications that install together with free software and cause unwanted online advertisements. Examples include cheapster, interstat, luckytab, and guarded web among many others.

To avoid installation of adware such as this, be attentive when downloading free software since, today, most freeware download websites employ download clients that advertise potentially unwanted applications. Thus, reckless free software installation can result in redirects, unwanted ads, and privacy issues.

If your download is managed by a download client, decline offers to install any additional browser add-ons.

If you feel that SmartOfferDisplay was installed on your computer without your consent (and you see 'Ads by SmartOfferDisplay', 'Powered by SmartOfferDisplay', or similar ads when browsing the Internet), use the following removal guide provided to eliminate SmartOfferDisplay.

Deceptive free software installers used in SmartOfferDisplay adware distribution:

SmartOfferDisplay adware generating intrusive online banner ads ('Ad by SmartOfferDisplay'):

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Quick menu:

• What is SmartOfferDisplay?
• STEP 1. Uninstall SmartOfferDisplay application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove SmartOfferDisplay ads from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove SmartOfferDisplay advertisements from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by SmartOfferDisplay' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove SmartOfferDisplay extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

SmartOfferDisplay 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 "SmartOfferDisplay", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes SmartOfferDisplay ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove SmartOfferDisplay adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, SmartOfferDisplay installed no browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

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

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gears" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the smartofferdisplay adware, 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 "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the smartofferdisplay adware, 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 the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove any recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with smartofferdisplay adware 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 smartofferdisplay adware, 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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