How to eliminate Files Download Now adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is Files Download Now?
Files Download Now is presented as a tool allowing users to keep track of their downloads and quickly access (and manage) downloads, and create new downloads. We have discovered this app on a deceptive website. After downloading and installing the app, we learned that it generates intrusive advertisements. For this reason, we classified Files Download Now as adware.
Files Download Now in detail
Usually, adware generates pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads. Clicking on those ads is not recommended - it can lead to potentially malicious sites, various scams, phishing pages, download pages for shady apps, etc. Moreover, clicking on ads displayed by apps like Files Download Now can cause unexpected downloads or even installations.
It is known that Files Download Now can read and change all data on all websites. Its developers may misuse accessed information for malicious purposes. Thus, having Files Download Now installed may cause problems related to online privacy, browsing safety, and other issues.
| Name | Ads by Files Download Now |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Symptoms | Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Unwanted applications in general
Usually, adware is promoted as legitimate, useful software. However, even if it provides any features, it also generates advertisements. Additionally, adware can have the functionality of a browser-hijacking application - it can change the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine.
More adware examples are Down Assist, Dark-Display, and Web Saver.
How did adware install on my computer?
We found that Files Download Now installs after completing the steps provided by a deceptive website. That website instructs visitors to click on "Add to Chrome" and "Add extension" to complete the process. Also, Files Download Now has an "official" download page.
In other cases, adware is distributed via installers for other software, shady advertisements, and fake installers. Installers containing adware have "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings or ticked checkboxes. Unwanted installations are caused after finishing software installation without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Always check downloaders and installers for optional downloads or installations, and deselect them. Typically, downloaders/installers containing unwanted apps have "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings. Also, do not click on advertisements or notifications shown by dubious pages.
Use official websites and direct links as sources to download files and applications. Avoid using other sources such as P2P networks, unofficial sites, free file hosting sites, etc. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Deceptive website instructing to add Files Download Now:
Official download page for Files Download Now:
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Quick menu:
- What is Files Download Now?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. 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 unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, 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 Files Download Now adware using Combo Cleaner:
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 "Files Download Now" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by files download now, 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 ads by files download now 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 files download now, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware can harm your computer by slowing it down, hijacking a web browser, and diminishing the web browsing experience. Also, adware can be the reason behind problems related to online privacy.
What does adware do?
Typically, it generates annoying/intrusive advertisements. In some cases, it can hijack a web browser (change its settings) and collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most adware developers monetize their software through various affiliate programs. They use adware to promote various products, services, web pages, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Files Download Now adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from your computer. It is recommended to remove adware with Combo Cleaner because manual removal may not work - files (or other leftovers) belonging to adware may remain in the system even after the removal.
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