How to remove Good Blocker from a browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is Good Blocker?
Good Blocker is described as a browser extension that blocks online advertisements. We discovered this app while examining a technical support scam website. After downloading and adding Good Blocker, we learned that it is an advertising-supported application - it shows annoying advertisements.
Good Blocker in detail
Good Blocker is supposed to block advertisements, but displays banners, pop-ups, coupons, surveys, and other ads. Those ads can open shady websites, for example, technical support scams, phishing pages, download sites for untrustworthy applications, etc. Moreover, clicking on those ads can cause unwanted downloads and installations.
Additionally, Good Blocker can read and change data on all websites. Its developers may use this app to gather browsing-related and other information. What is worse, gathered data may be misused for malicious purposes. Thus, Good Blocker should never be downloaded and added to a web browser.
| Name | Ads by Good Blocker Adware |
| 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. |
Adware in general
Adware is a type of unwanted software that shows annoying ads and can be used to collect sensitive information and promote fake search engines. In most cases, users download and install adware accidentally. Examples of advertising-supported apps are Getting Files, Easy Files Downloading, and Healthy.
How did adware install on my computer?
The most popular ways to trick users into downloading/installing adware are to use deceptive advertisements designed to run certain scripts, fake installers, and software bundles. In most cases, users download and install adware inadvertently (adware is promoted and distributed using deceptive methods).
When adware is bundled with other software, installers have "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings. Unwanted installations are caused by leaving those settings unchanged while installing software.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from trustworthy sources such as official pages and legitimate stores. Do not use other sources (like P2P networks, unofficial sites, third-party downloaders, etc.) or click advertisements appearing on questionable websites.
Always deselect optional downloads or installations (unwanted apps) before downloading or installing software. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of the scam website used to promote Good Blocker adware (GIF):
Another website promoting Good Blocker adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Good Blocker?
- 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 Good Blocker 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 "Good Blocker" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by good blocker adware, 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 and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by good blocker adware 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 good blocker adware, 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?
It can affect the performance of a computer (adware can slow down a computer), diminish the web browsing experience by covering the contents of visited pages with its ads, and even invade privacy.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported software generates advertisements. Additionally, it can be designed to manipulate the settings of a web browser (hijack a browser) and gather information about users.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
The most popular way to monetize adware is to participate in affiliate programs and get paid for advertising websites, products, services, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Good Blocker adware?
It can be difficult to remove adware manually without leaving any of its components in the system. Combo Cleaner removes adware completely. It runs a system scan and eliminates adware automatically.
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