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What is HD4Good?

Created by Buca Apps, HD4Good is a rogue browser extension claiming to increase the quality of YouTube videos.

Although this may seem useful and legitimate functionality, HD4Good is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

After installation, HD4Good generates intrusive online advertisements (pop-ups/unders, price comparison, coupon, inline text, transitional, etc.) that usually redirect users to bogus websites containing infectious content. This behavior may result in high-risk adware or malware infections.

Additionally, as with other regular adware, HD4Good tracks Internet browsing activity and records related user-information. This type of information tracking can cause serious privacy issues or identity theft. Be aware that HD4Good is similar to other adware distributed using the bundling method.

For example SpeedCheckApp, Blue Bulletin, Shop Easy - these claim to enable similar features, however, as with HD4Good, they provide no significant value to the user. The purpose of HD4Good, and other adware, is to generate revenue by the display of ads and sharing collected data with third parties. Therefore, you are advised to uninstall this PUP from your system.

Most adware is distributed via small programs called 'download clients' on freeware download websites such as download.com, soft32.com, etc. These websites employ small programs called 'installers' (also called 'download managers', 'download clients', and so on).

Installers offer installation of third-party apps together with the chosen free software to monetize download websites' free services and traffic. The applications offered are often promoted as '100% legitimate and virus-free', however, most are adware or malware infections.

To avoid infiltration, pay close attention when downloading free software and uncheck all additional programs included.

Furthermore, downloaded software should be installed using the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options - this will reveal any concealed applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. If you have installed HD4Good adware, the following removal guidelines will help you to eliminate it from your system.

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Quick menu:

• What is HD4Good?
• STEP 1. Uninstall HD4Good application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove HD4Good adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove HD4Good ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by HD4Good' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove HD4Good ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

HD4Good 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 "HD4Good", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes HD4Good ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove HD4Good adware from 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 "HD4Good", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the hd4good 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 "HD4Good", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the hd4good 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 "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "HD4Good".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with hd4good 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 hd4good 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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