Browser-tools.systems POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is browser-tools.systems?
browser-tools.systems is one of many rogue websites (including white-canary.com, oneclickbright.com, and performingtraffic.com) that cause redirects to unwanted/untrustworthy (and potentially malicious) websites. Users often end up visiting this site by clicking intrusive ads or by having a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) installed.
In most cases, these programs are installed without users' consent, cause unwanted redirects, provide intrusive ads, and collect data.
Once installed, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) open new tabs and browser windows and redirect users to the browser-tools.systems website. From there, users are likely to be redirected to several other websites, at lease one of which will contain malware or malicious content. This will put your computer at risk.
PUPs tend to provide intrusive ads that redirect to malicious websites or even execute scripts that stealthily download or install malware. Intrusive ads are often delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, they can block website content, thus diminishing the browsing experience.
Furthermore, most intrusive ads also collect data such as visited websites, IP addresses, pages viewed, search queries, keystrokes, etc. It is very likely that this information will be shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) and misused to generate revenue.
Data tracking can cause privacy issues or even greater problems such as identity theft. If you suspect that there is a potentially unwanted program such as this installed on your computer, we recommend that you remove it immediately.
Name | browser-tools.systems pop-up |
Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
The Internet is full of PUPs, all of which are virtually identical. Most offer dubious tools or features and claim to be legitimate, however, they are designed only to generate revenue, collect information, and provide advertisements, rather than giving any real value for regular users. In summary, installed PUPs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.
How did adware install on my computer?
Many potentially unwanted programs are available to download from their official websites, however, due to the lack of knowledge and careless behaviour of many users, they often infiltrate systems without permission. There are many cases whereby PUPs are distributed using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".
Bundling is stealth installation of unwanted software with regular software. Software developers usually hide these potentially unwanted programs in "Custom", "Advanced" and similar settings/options of the installation processes.
By skipping installation steps, many users often leave these settings unchanged - such behaviour often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs such as this one. In doing so, they also expose their operating systems to various infections.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
To avoid installation of potentially unwanted programs, browse the web and install/download software with caution. Do not skip software installation steps without checking all available checkboxes, "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings and options. During the installation process, decline offers to install additional programs by opting out.
Download software from official sources and use direct links only. Avoid using third party software downloaders or installers, since they usually install unwanted programs. When browsing the web, avoid clicking on intrusive ads. These usually appear legitimate, but once clicked, redirect you to adult dating, pornography, gambling, and other dubious websites.
If you have accidentally clicked ads, check your browser plugins and immediately remove any suspicious entries. Finally, have your antivirus enabled at all times. If your computer is already infected with browser-tools.systems, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
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Quick menu:
- What is browser-tools.systems?
- 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 browser-tools.systems 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 browser-tools.systems 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 browser-tools.systems 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 browser-tools.systems 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, 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 browser-tools.systems 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:
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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