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What is QuickyTranslator?

QuickyTranslator is a deceptive adware-type program that (according to the developers) improves the Internet browsing experience by generating search results in various languages - "QuickyTranslator is a simple Software that allows you to get the Exact Results for your Search in one click in visualized & friendly interface. You'll find the words that you are looking from E Language." 

This application may seem useful, however, due to its rogue behavior, QuickyTranslator is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating the system, this adware generates intrusive advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

Types of data collected by QuickyTranslator include (but are not limited to) Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, Internet service provider (ISP), browser type, and browsing information (web beacons, cookies, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc.) Some users may believe that this information is insignificant, however, it might contain personally identifiable information including geographic location, activity on visited pages, PayPal or bank account logins/passwords, and so on.

Furthermore, these details may be shared with third parties who likely to misuse private information to generate revenue. For this reason, having an information-tracking app installed can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

In addition, QuickyTranslator generates advertisements that might redirect to infectious websites - clicking them is risky and will result in further computer infections. All are delivered using 'virtual layer' (a tool allowing developers to place graphical content on users' visited websites).

By overlaying web page content, the displayed ads significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience. If you are concerned with your privacy and Internet browsing safety, uninstall QuickyTranslator immediately.

QuickyTranslator Privacy Policy regarding data sharing:

QuickyTranslator may use certain trusted third party companies and individuals to help it provide, analyze and improve the Site and service (including but not limited to data storage, maintenance services, database management, web analytics, information processing and improvement of the Site's features and services. These third parties may have access to your information only for purposes of performing these tasks on behalf of QuickyTranslator and under obligations similar to those in this Privacy Policy.

Research shows that QuickyTranslator shares many similarities with other adware-type programs such as Outrageous Deal, Search Know, Qword Browser, and TheBrowser. 

These also falsely claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience. Rather providing any real value, however, adware-type apps generate intrusive online advertisements and collect personally identifiable information - they are developed only to generate revenue for the developers.

How did QuickyTranslator install on my computer?

The developers (CrossMedia) distribute QuickyTranslator using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third party applications with regular software/apps. They are aware that many users do not pay enough attention during the download and installation processes.

For this reason, developers hide QuickyTranslator within the 'Custom/Advanced' settings. By skipping this section, users expose their systems to risk of infection and often install potentially unwanted programs inadvertently.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Only by closely analyzing the download and installation processes will you be able to protect your computer from adware-type infections. Use the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings during these processes, since most bundled software is concealed. This third party software is mostly bogus - decline all offers to install.

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove QuickyTranslator adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, QuickyTranslator 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 quickytranslator 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 on "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 quickytranslator 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 quickytranslator 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 quickytranslator 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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