TextToTalk Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is TextToTalk?
TextToTalk is a deceptive application that offers a synthesizer, which converts entered text to audio. Note that this app is categorized as potentially unwanted adware-type application that is typically installed inadvertently. TextToTalk may seem legitimate, but despite appearances, these applications often display intrusive advertisements and collect sensitive information.
As mentioned above, TextToTalk is a potentially unwanted application that gathers browsing-related data (such as IP addresses, keystrokes, search queries, geo-locations, visited URLs, etc.), and other information that might contain personal details or sensitive details.
Furthermore, collected data is often used to generate revenue and shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals). If this information falls into the wrong hands, users might experience privacy/browsing safety issues or even identity theft.
TextToT can also deliver intrusive ads (coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc.) that are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited website. This is likely to diminish the browsing experience. Furthermore, when clicked, these ads can redirect users to potentially malicious (or untrustworthy) websites.
These redirects risk computer infiltration by high-risk computer infections. Therefore, we recommend that you uninstall applications such as TextToTalk immediately.
| Name | Ads by TextToTalk |
| 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 applications like TextToTalk (other examples are TigerTrade, SystemNanoPacks, and HidenGate). These applications claim to be legitimate by offering various "useful" features or tools, however, they are designed only to generate revenue by collecting information and displaying ads.
In many cases, these apps do not deliver the functionality promised and having them installed risks privacy/browsing safety issues.
How did TextToTalk install on my computer?
Apps like TextToTalk sometimes have official websites from which they can be downloaded (this app has an official download website), however, they are also installed through third party software and intrusive ads.
Software developers often use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" - stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications (such as TextToTalk) with regular (typically free) software. These apps are often hidden in "Custom", "Advanced" and other settings/options of the installation processes.
Developers are aware of the tendency for most users to skip installation steps or click intrusive ads, and they use this behaviour to their advantage. This behaviour often leads to computer infections and privacy issues.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download/install software and browse the web with caution. Download software from official and trustworthy websites only, and use direct links. Avoid using third party downloaders/installers or torrents to download software. Third party downloaders/installers are often monetized by promoting potentially unwanted applications.
Do not skip installation steps without first checking the "Advanced", "Custom", and other options/settings of the installation processes. Carefully analyze each installation step and deselect additional software/offers. Only then proceed to the next step or finish the installation.
Be careful is intrusive ads appear when browsing the web - they may be legitimate, but once clicked, many redirect users to dubious/untrustworthy websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.). If you encounter these redirects, close the website immediately and check your browser for unwanted extensions, add-ons, plug-ins, and remove them.
Ensure that there are no unwanted/unknown programs installed on your computer. If your computer is already infected with TextToTalk, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of TextToTalk potentially unwanted application:
Screenshot of official TextToTalk adware installation setup:
Screenshot of deceptive free software installer distributing TextToTalk adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is TextToTalk?
- STEP 1. Uninstall TextToTalk application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove TextToTalk adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove TextToTalk ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by TextToTalk' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove TextToTalk extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
TextToTalk 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 "TextToTalk", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes TextToTalk ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove TextToTalk adware from Internet browsers:
At time of research, TextToTalk 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 texttotalk, 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 ads by texttotalk, 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 on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by texttotalk 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 texttotalk, 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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