PackTrackPlus Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is PackTrackPlus?
The PackTrackPlus app is promoted as a tool that allows users to track their packages with the ability to choose from various carriers.
These features may seem useful, but this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted app (PUA). PackTrackPlus is an adware-type application that most users install inadvertently. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive advertisements and records browsing-related (and other data).
Since it is an adware-type app, PackTrackPlus gathers data such as IP addresses, search queries, URLs of visited websites, and other similar browsing-related information. Note that these apps also collect personal details. Developers share the data with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.
Thus, having potentially unwanted apps such as PackTrackPlus installed puts users at risk of problems relating to privacy, browsing safety, or even identity theft. Furthermore, most adware-type apps feed users with ads, such as coupons, pop-ups, banners, surveys, and so on.
These are usually displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content. The ads are distracting and annoying. Furthermore, clicking them often results in redirects to dubious websites that might be malicious or deceptive in some way.
Some of these ads run scripts that download and install other unwanted apps. Therefore, PUAs can cause a number of problems including privacy issues and computer infections. We recommend that you uninstall PackTrackPlus immediately.
| Name | Ads by PackTrackPlus |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Browser Extension(s) | PackTrackPlus, Offers by PackTrackPlus |
| Supposed Functionality | Package delivery tracking. |
| Serving IP Address (packtrackplus[.]com) | 74.120.19.87 |
| Observed Domains (packtrackplus[.]com) | d1.packtrackplus[.]com, ns5.packtrackplus[.]com, ns6.packtrackplus[.]com, ns7.packtrackplus[.]com, ns8.packtrackplus[.]com, tt.packtrackplus[.]com |
| 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 adware-type apps. Other examples are EasyDirections, RinoReader, and Yayzap. They are promoted as 'useful' and offer various features, however, most serve the same purpose: to generate revenue for their developers by delivering ads and gathering data.
How did PackTrackPlus install on my computer?
PackTrackPlus is promoted using an official website, however, users usually install these apps unintentionally through clicked intrusive ads or when software developers use "bundling", a method that developers use to trick users into installing unwanted apps together with other software.
This is achieved by hiding additional apps in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of the installation/download set-ups. Developers avoid disclosing information about the presence of these bundled apps and hope that users will grant permission to install (or download) them by skipping installation/download steps or leaving settings unchanged.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download software from trustworthy and official sources/websites. Do not use third party software downloaders/installers, torrents, or other similar sources. Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings of the download or installation processes. Do not skip steps without checking all settings.
Deselect offers to install or download any unwanted apps, and only then finish the process. If you continually encounter advertisements that redirect you to dubious websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.), adware (or other PUAs) might be installed on your browser or operating system.
Check your browser for any unwanted extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons, and remove all unwanted/unknown or suspicious entries. The same applies to programs installed on your computer. If your computer is already infected with PackTrackPlus, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of an intrusive advertisement (which promotes EasyConvert browser hijacker which, in turn, promotes srchbar.com fake search engine) delivered by PackTrackPlus adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is PackTrackPlus?
- STEP 1. Uninstall PackTrackPlus application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove PackTrackPlus adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove PackTrackPlus ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by PackTrackPlus' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove PackTrackPlus extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
PackTrackPlus 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 "PackTrackPlus", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes PackTrackPlus ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove PackTrackPlus 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 "PackTrackPlus", select this entry and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by packtrackplus, 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 "Offers by ackTrackPlus", select this entry and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by packtrackplus, 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 "PackTrackPlus".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by packtrackplus 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 packtrackplus, 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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