How to eliminate Tin Colors adware-type browser extension
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is Tin Colors?
Our research team discovered the Tin Colors browser extension while inspecting suspicious software-promoting websites. This extension is promoted as a tool capable of changing webpage background colors. However, our analysis revealed that Tin Colors operates as adware instead.
Tin Colors adware overview
Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It displays advertisements on visited websites and/or other interfaces. These ads endorse untrustworthy/harmful sites and software, online scams, and malware. Some intrusive adverts can perform stealthy downloads/installations - once clicked.
Note that any legitimate products encountered through these ads are most likely promoted by scammers abusing their affiliate programs to obtain commissions fraudulently.
It has to be mentioned that adware may require certain conditions to run intrusive ad campaigns, e.g., compatible browser/system specs, visits to particular websites, etc. However, regardless of whether Tin Colors displays adverts - its presence endangers device and user safety.
Furthermore, Tin Colors has data tracking abilities. Advertising-supported software usually collects browsing and search engine histories, personally identifiable details, usernames/passwords, credit card numbers, etc. The gathered data can be monetized via sale to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).
To summarize, the presence of software like Tin Colors on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | Ads by Tin Colors |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Browser Extension(s) | Tin Colors |
| Supposed Functionality | Webpage background color changing tool |
| 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) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Adware examples
Files Download Tool, Streamlink-twitch-gui, and No-Light are merely a few examples of adware that we have analyzed recently.
This software typically appears ordinary and innocuous. Users are enticed into download/installation with promises of "handy" and "advantageous" features. However, these functions seldom work as advertised, and in most cases - they do not work at all.
How did Tin Colors install on my computer?
We acquired Tin Colors from a dubious download webpage. In addition to such pages, adware is promoted on scam sites. Users typically access websites of this kind via redirects caused by mistyped URLs, pages using rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, intrusive ads, or installed adware (with webpage force-opening abilities).
Additionally, advertising-supported software can be bundled (packed together) with regular programs. Download from untrustworthy download channels (e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system.
Furthermore, intrusive advertisements can download/install software (including adware) without user consent - upon being clicked.
How to avoid installation of adware?
We highly recommend researching software and downloading it from official/verified channels. When installing, it is crucial to read terms, inspect possible options, use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opt-out of all additional apps, extensions, features, etc.
We also advise exercising caution when browsing since fraudulent and malicious content usually looks legitimate. For example, intrusive adverts appear harmless yet redirect to unreliable/questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).
In case of encounters with such ads/redirects, check the system and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Tin Colors, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of the website used to promote Tin Colors adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Tin Colors?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Tin Colors application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Tin Colors ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove 'Ads by Tin Colors' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove Tin Colors extension from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Tin Colors 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 "Tin Colors", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application (which causes Tin Colors ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove Tin Colors adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
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 "Tin Colors" and all other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by tin colors, 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 plugins 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 "Tin Colors" and all other recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by tin colors 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 tin colors, 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 decrease browsing quality and system performance. It usually has data tracking functionalities - therefore, this software is considered to be a privacy threat. Furthermore, adware-delivered ads promote harmful content that can cause serious issues (e.g., system infections, financial losses, etc.).
What does adware do?
Adware operates by displaying ads on visited websites and/or other interfaces. It may also be capable of causing redirects and gathering sensitive data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware generates revenue mainly through affiliate programs by endorsing various sites, apps, products, services, etc. The developers may earn commission by ad clicks, website visits, file downloads, product purchases, service subscriptions, or similar.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Tin Colors adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and eliminate installed adware-type apps. It is pertinent to mention that manual removal (performed without the aid of security programs) might not be a perfect solution. Since even after the adware has been manually removed - various files can remain hidden within the system. What is more, the remaining components may continue to run and cause issues. Therefore, advertising-supported software must be eliminated thoroughly.
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