VIDKit Adware

What is VIDKit?

Identical to DNS-Keeper and DNS Unlocker, VIDKit is a deceptive application claiming to provide functionality that allows users to download various videos and movies.

These false claims often trick users into believing that VIDKit is a legitimate app, however, due to its rogue behavior, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). VIDKit infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and collects information relating to Internet browsing activity.

VIDKit records geographic location, IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, cookies, web beacons, and other browsing-related data. This information is later shared with third party companies.

Be aware that some of the collected data is personally identifiable and it is highly probable that these details will be misused to generate revenue - behavior that can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Advertisements generated by this app include pop-up, banner, targeted video, and coupon.

Although most redirect users to various e-commerce sites, some redirect to infectious web pages. Thus, clicking advertisements generated by VIDKit adware is risky and may cause further computer infections. For these reasons, you are strongly advised to uninstall VIDKit.

Although VIDKit is identical to the applications mentioned above, it has similar characteristics to other regular adware. Search Know, Qword Browser, MobilePCStarterKit, and FlashBeat also claim to enable valuable functionality, however, after tricking users to install, these apps provide none of the features promised.

They generate intrusive online advertisements (using the 'Pay Per Click’ [PPC] advertising model) and collect personally identifiable information (which is later sold to third party companies). The purpose of this adware is to generate revenue for the developers.

How did VIDKit install on my computer?

This application is proliferated using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. This method is essentially stealth installation of additional programs with regular software/apps.

Developers conceal rogue apps within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' download/installation settings, since they are aware that many users skip this section. By rushing these processes, users often install third party apps without their consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Installation of adware-type programs can be prevented by taking two simple steps. Firstly, never rush when downloading and installing software. Carefully analyze each step using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Secondly, never accept any offers to download or install third party software - there is a high probability that bundled apps will be rogue.

VIDKit adware installer set-up:

Screenshot of VIDKit application:

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Quick menu:

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

VIDKit 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 "VIDPot.tv Survival Kit version 1", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove VIDKit adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, VIDKit 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 ads by vidkit, 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 ads by vidkit, 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 ads by vidkit 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 ads by vidkit, 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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