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What is DownloaderPlus?

DownloaderPlus is presented as a legitimate application allowing users to manage their downloads - "Sporting a user-friendly interface, Downloader Plus will let you manage all your downloads from one window."

 On initial inspection, DownloaderPlus may seem a legitimate application, however, be aware that it is classed as a potentially unwanted adware-type application that infiltrates systems without users' permission. In addition, DownloaderPlus tracks Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online advertisements.

This app gathers Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, websites visited, pages viewed, search queries entered into search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.), and other similar browsing-related data. Once recorded, this information (some of which might be personally identifiable) is shared with third parties who can misuse it to generate revenue.

Thus, the presence of this information tracking application on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. In addition, DownloaderPlus employs a 'virtual layer' to display pop-up, banner, coupon, and other similar ads.

The virtual layer enables placement of third party graphical content on any site, and hence, none of the displayed ads originate from your visited web pages. By concealing underlying content, these advertisements significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience.

Furthermore, some redirect to malicious sites, and thus, accidental clicks on them may lead to high-risk adware or malware infection. We strongly recommend that you uninstall DownloaderPlus adware immediately.

There are hundreds of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) with similarities to DownloaderPlus adware. For instance, MusicOptimizerLab, Get-a-Clip, and ScrollUp also offer useful features, and yet, none (including DownloaderPlus) provide the functionality promised. 

Adware-type programs are designed to generate revenue for the developers and deliver no real value for users. They track personally identifiable information (which is later sold to third party companies) and deliver intrusive online advertisements (using the 'Pay Per Click’ [PPC] advertising model).

How did DownloaderPlus install on my computer?

The developers employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party apps with the chosen software/apps) as one of the main distribution techniques. For this reason, DownloaderPlus often infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Many users are unaware that rogue applications are often hidden within the 'Custom/Advanced' settings. By rushing the download and installation processes, they commonly install applications such as DownloaderPlus inadvertently.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Installation of adware-type applications such as DownloaderPlus can be prevented by closely analyzing each step of the download and installation processes. Be attentive and select the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' download/installation settings - this will reveal any hidden PUPs and allow you to cancel them.

DownloaderPlus adware installer set-up:

Screenshot of DownloaderPlus application:

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove DownloaderPlus adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, DownloaderPlus 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 downloader plus 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 downloader plus 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 downloader plus 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 downloader plus 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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