Dentially.info POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is dentially.info?
dentially.info is a rogue site similar to white-canary.com, onclickbright.com, performingtraffic.com, and many others. It redirects users to various untrustworthy (potentially, malicious) websites. In most cases, users visit dentially.info inadvertently - they are redirected by PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) or intrusive ads (delivered by other dubious sites).
Potentially unwanted programs often infiltrate systems without users’ permission and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive ads and gather sensitive information.
Following infiltration, PUPs open new browser tabs/windows and redirect users to dentially.info, which subsequently causes several (typically 2-3) successive redirects to other dubious sites. At least one is very likely to contain malicious content. Therefore, redirects caused by dentially.info might result in various system infections.
The same rule applies to intrusive ads. Research shows that PUPs deliver coupon, banner, pop-up, and other similar advertisements that redirect to dubious websites and/or execute scripts that stealthily download/install malware. Therefore, clicking them can also lead to high-risk computer infections.
Note that intrusive advertisements are delivered using various tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited website. Therefore, they are likely to conceal underlying content, significantly diminishing the browsing experience. Another important issue is data tracking.
Research shows that most PUPs gather information that includes personal details. The list of recorded information typically includes (but it is not limited to) IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and so on.
Once recorded, this data is shared with third parties who often misuse private information to generate revenue - behavior that poses a direct threat to your privacy and personal identity. For these reasons, we strongly advise that you uninstall all potentially unwanted programs immediately.
Name | dentially.info pop-up |
Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
Symptoms | Manipulated Internet browser(s) settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). User's are forced to visit hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines. |
Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
Damage | Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are hundreds of potentially unwanted programs, all of which are very similar. In most cases, they deliver fake promises to enable "useful features". In fact, these programs deliver no real value for regular users - the false claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.
Rather than enabling the functionality promised, potentially unwanted programs deliver intrusive advertisements and gather sensitive information, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.
How did adware install on my computer?
In some cases, PUPs have official download websites, however, due to the lack of knowledge and careless behavior of many users, most infiltrate systems without consent. Research shows that potentially unwanted programs are often distributed using the "bundling" method, and the aforementioned intrusive ads.
"Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of third party programs with regular software/apps. Developers do not disclose "bundled" PUP installations properly. They hide them within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes.
Furthermore, many users are likely to skip download/installation steps and click advertisements - behavior that can lead to inadvertent installation of PUPs. Users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. The key to safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention during download/installation processes and when browsing the Internet. Select "Custom/Advanced" settings and carefully analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs.
Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them. In addition, we advise you to download software from official sources only, via direct download links. Third party download/installation tools are monetized using the "bundling" method (developers promote PUPs).
Therefore, these tools should not be used. Intrusive ads often seem legitimate, but most lead to dubious websites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on).
If you encounter these ads, immediately remove all dubious applications and browser plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with dentially.info, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
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Quick menu:
- What is dentially.info?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
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 any potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes dentially.info redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove 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 any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the dentially.info pop-up, 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 "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the dentially.info pop-up, 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 dentially.info pop-up 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 and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...
In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.
In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.
In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.
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 top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Change your homepage and new tab settings:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".
Change your default Internet search engine:
To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the dentially.info pop-up, 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:
A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.
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