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What is RadPlayer?

RadPlayer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to perform web searches and listen to music and radio stations. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that this browser add-on is categorized as adware. 

RadPlayer employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, this rogue application generates intrusive online advertisements (including banner, pop-up/under, in-text, etc.) that may lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

In addition, users' Internet browsing activity is continually monitored, since RadPlayer collects various software and hardware information that is likely to be personally identifiable. For example: IP addresses, websites visited, search queries entered, pages viewed, and other information.

This behavior can result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Be aware that RadPlayer is similar to other applications that claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience in various ways. VisualDiscovery, FindingDiscounts, PlusBrowserApps, and Nano Surfer are just some examples among many others.

None provide any significant value for the user - their purpose is to generate revenue by the display of intrusive online advertisements and sharing collected data with third parties. Therefore, you are strongly advised to uninstall RadPlayer from your system immediately.

Research shows that RadPlayer is mostly distributed using small programs called 'download clients' on freeware download websites such as download.com, softonic.com, soft32.com, and many others.

Download clients are used to monetize these websites' free services and traffic by offering installation of promoted (according to the developers, '100% legitimate and virus-free') browser extensions together with the chosen free software.

To avoid installation of RadPlayer, or other similar PUPs, pay close attention to each step of the free software download procedure and never accept installation of any additional applications offered.

Furthermore, installation of downloaded programs should be performed using the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Typical', 'Regular', or 'Quick' - this will reveal any concealed applications listed for installation and allow you to decline them.

If your system is infected with RadPlayer, follow the instructions provided below to eliminate this adware from your Internet browsers.

Deceptive free software installers used in RadPlayer ('MyRadioPlayer') adware distribution:

RadPlayer adware generating intrusive online ads ('RadPlayer ads'):

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove RadPlayer adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, RadPlayer did not install its 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 "gear" 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 radplayer 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the radplayer 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 plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with radplayer 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 radplayer 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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