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Remove advertisements displayed by MessengerLite

Also Known As: Ads by MessengerLite
Type: Adware
Damage level: Medium

What is MessengerLite?

MessengerLite is a messaging app that includes texting, video calls, and planning features. It can be installed on smartphones or desktop computers.

Note, however, that MessengerLite is known to behave like adware. For this reason, it is categorized as an unwanted application. Adware-type apps display advertisements and, in some cases, collect information relating to users' browsing activity.

MessengerLite adware

More about adware

If installed, adware displays various intrusive ads such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc. When clicked, these often redirect users to untrustworthy websites. For example, to web pages that use deception to trick people into downloading and installing unwanted apps.

Some ads displayed by adware (or on dubious sites) might also be designed to cause download and installation of unwanted applications. Furthermore, shady apps often collect user-data such as IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, URLs of visited websites, etc. In some cases, they record personal, sensitive details.

People who create these apps usually share the data with other parties who misuse it to generate revenue. Some of these third parties might be cyber criminals. To avoid unwanted downloads/installations or problems with browsing safety and privacy, we recommend that you uninstall all adware-type (or other unwanted applications) immediately.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by MessengerLite
Threat Type Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Supposed Functionality This app supposedly operates as a messaging app with video chat and planning features
Detection Names (MessengerLite.14.1906.1paml.exe)
ESET-NOD32 (Win32/Softninjas.A Potentially Unwanted), Rising (PUF.Softninjas!8.10320 (TOPIS:E0:kEQPLlMqrSI)), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
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)

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More examples of adware

Many apps display ads and record data. Some examples are Clicker, CraniumCapacity Ads, and BWplayer. It is possible to download these apps intentionally, especially since developers advertise them as useful, legitimate apps. Note, however, that people generally download and install questionable apps inadvertently without their knowledge.

How did MessengerLite install on my computer?

Typically, people download and install apps of this type when they click untrustworthy ads or when they download/install software that contains unwanted apps bundled into the setup. Developers bundle unwanted apps into set-ups to trick people into downloading/installing unwanted apps together with regular software.

Details about the inclusion of bundled apps are usually hidden in setup options such as "Custom", "Advanced", and so on. Furthermore, people often leave the settings unchanged, thereby granting permission for dubious apps to be downloaded and installed by default.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Do not to use Peer-to-Peer networks, unofficial pages, various downloaders, or other similar sources to download software or files. The best way to download software is using official websites and direct download links. If a setup contains "Custom" and "Advanced" settings, check them carefully and decline offers to download or install unwanted apps.

Do not click ads that appear on dubious web pages - they might open untrustworthy websites or cause unwanted downloads/installations. If ads appear on any visited site or the browser opens dubious web pages, check for rogue apps installed on the browser and computer.

Also check installed extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons and remove unknown or suspicious entries immediately. The same applies to unwanted programs installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with MessengerLite, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

MessengerLite installer:

messengerlite installer

MessengerLite installation folder:

messengerlite folder

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Quick menu:

MessengerLite adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Accessing Apps and Features in Windows 11

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 8

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 7

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:

Uninstall app in OSX (Mac)

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.

MessengerLite adware uninstall via Control Panel

In the uninstall programs window, look for "MessengerLite", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove MessengerLite adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Internet Explorer logoRemove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Removing MessengerLite ads from Internet Explorer step 1

Click the "gear" icon Internet Explorer options icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "MessengerLite", select this entry and click "Remove".

Removing MessengerLite ads from Internet Explorer step 2

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by messengerlite, 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.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows XP

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.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 7

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

Reseting Internet Explorer settings to default in Windows 8 - accessing

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - Internet options advanced tab

Click the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - click the Reset button in the Internet options advanced tab

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - confirm settings reset to default by clicking the reset button

Google Chrome logoRemove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Removing MessengerLite  ads from Google Chrome step 1

Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "MessengerLite", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Removing MessengerLite ads from Google Chrome step 2

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by messengerlite, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon Google 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.

Google Chrome settings reset step 1

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 2

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 3

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Removing MessengerLite ads from Mozilla Firefox step 1

Click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "MessengerLite".

Removing MessengerLite ads from Mozilla Firefox step 2

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by messengerlite removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, firefox menu icon in the opened menu, click Help.

Accessing settings (Reset Firefox to default settings step 1)

Select Troubleshooting Information.

Accessing Troubleshooting Information (Reset Firefox to default settings step 2)

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

Clicking on Refresh Firefox button (Reset Firefox to default settings step 3)

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Confirm your want to reset Firefox settings to default (Reset Firefox to default settings step 4)

safari browser logoRemove malicious extensions from Safari:

removing adware from safari step 1 - accessing preferences

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

removing adware from safari step 2 - removing extensions

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...

resetting safari step 1

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

resetting safari step 2

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) logoRemove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 1

Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) 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.

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 2

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by messengerlite, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 1

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 2

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.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 3

  • If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

declining installation of adware while downloading free software sampleCommonly, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What harm can adware cause?

Adware can cause various issues, including intrusive and annoying advertisements, browser slowdowns, system instability, and potential privacy breaches.

What does adware do?

Adware primarily displays unwanted advertisements to users. Additionally, it can hijack browsers and gather information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers typically generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, or services. Additionally, they may collect user data and sell it to third-party advertisers for further monetization. Most of their income is generated via affiliate programs, where they earn commissions for driving traffic or sales to affiliated products or services.

Will Combo Cleaner remove adware?

Combo Cleaner offers a thorough scan of your computer, effectively removing all adware-type applications. However, manual removal may not entirely eradicate all components, as residual files could persist within the system even after uninstallation. Therefore, relying solely on manual methods might not provide a complete solution.

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Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

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