NrPro Adware

What is NrPro?

NrPro is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware. This app infiltrates computers without users' permission, gathers various information relating to browsing activity, and displays intrusive advertisements.

Following infiltration, NrPro gathers user-system information. In most cases, these adware-type apps gather IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, queries entered into search engines, geo-locations, and other similar data.

Recorded information might contain personal details that developers share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse private data to generate revenue. Thus, having a data-tracking app installed on your computer can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Another significant downside is the display of intrusive advertisements.

NrPro delivers pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other similar ads. These are likely to redirect to dubious websites and some even execute scripts that download and install other potentially unwanted applications or high-risk malware. Therefore, clicking them might result in various system infections.

Intrusive advertisements are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, they often conceal underlying website content, significantly diminishing the browsing experience. For these reasons, NrPro adware should be uninstalled immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by NrPro
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.
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The internet is full of adware-type applications, all of which are virtually identical. For example, ExpressDirections, YTLoader, and ZanyBrainyGames. By offering various "useful functions", developers attempt to give the impression of legitimacy, however, adware rarely provides the functions promised.

These apps have just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than enabling the functionality promised, adware-type apps deliver intrusive advertisements and gather information, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and browsing safety.

How did NrPro install on my computer?

As mentioned above, NrPro infiltrates systems without users' consent, however, unlike most adware-type apps, it is not distributed using intrusive advertisements or the "bundling" method (stealth installation of third party apps together with regular software).

Developers proliferate NrPro using other adware and use chain infections. Once adware infiltrates the computer, it downloads and installs NrPro. This happens without users knowledge. If NrPro has infiltrated your computer, other adware-type applications are likely to be present. Therefore, remove NrPro and all other dubious applications/browser plug-ins.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Lack of knowledge and careless behavior are the main reasons for computer infections. The key to safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the internet and downloading/installing software. Remember that intrusive advertisements often seem legitimate, since developers invest many resources into their design.

In fact, most redirect to dubious websites, such as gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc. These ads are delivered by adware-type apps. Therefore, if you encounter them, immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. Furthermore, select "Custom/Advanced" settings and carefully analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs.

Decline offers to download/install additional applications and opt-out of those already included. Your software should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links. Third party download/installation tools are often monetized using the "bundling" method (criminals proliferate unwanted applications).

Therefore, these tools should never be used. If your computer is already infected with NrPro, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

NrPro adware in Windows Task Manager:

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove NrPro adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, NrPro 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 nrpro, 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 nrpro, 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 nrpro 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 nrpro, 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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