How to remove Loading Timer adware from a web browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Loading Timer?
While examining the Loading Timer browser extension, our team found that it shows unwanted intrusive advertisements. Apps that display ads are categorized as advertising-supported applications. Users rarely download and install (or add) adware knowingly. We discovered multiple deceptive websites promoting Loading Timer.
Loading Timer in detail
Loading Timer is promoted as an extension that measures website loading time. However, we found that it shows intrusive advertisements when it is added to a web browser. Advertisements displayed by adware can open shady websites. They can lead to sites designed to extract sensitive information and money, promote potentially malicious apps, show fake messages, etc.
Sometimes, adware can show ads designed to run certain scripts to download or install unwanted apps. In addition to showing ads, Loading Timer can read and change data on all websites. Its creators may use obtained data for marketing purposes, sell it to third parties, or monetize it in other ways.
| Name | Ads by Loading Timer |
| 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. |
More about adware
Adware can also promote fake search engines (it can function as a browser hijacker). Browser-hijacking apps replace the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page with a fake search engine. In most cases, users have to remove browser hijackers to be able to remove fake search engines from the settings of browsers.
More examples of advertising-supported applications are Download Checker, OneBlock, and CyberBlock.
How did adware install on my computer?
It is known that Loading Timer is promoted on at least four shady web pages (screenshots of those pages are provided below). Loading Time gets added to a web browser after following the instructions on them. Another popular way to distribute adware is to bundle it with other software.
Users install adware alongside other software when they finish installations without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or other provided settings. Users also cause unwanted downloads and (or) installations via notifications from shady pages and fake installers.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from trustworthy sources such as official websites and verified stores. Avoid downloading apps with no (or few) reviews, even when those apps are hosted on legitimate stores. Do not trust links and ads on dubious websites. Never allow shady websites to show notifications.
Check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps before finishing downloads and installations. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Websites promoting Loading Timer (one official and several shady pages):
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Quick menu:
- What is Loading Timer?
- 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 Loading Timer 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 "Loading Timer" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by loading timer, 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 loading timer 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 loading timer, 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?
In most cases, software of this type diminishes the web browsing experience by showing intrusive/annoying advertisements. Also, it can affect computer performance and cause issues related to online privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware displays various advertisements. Also, it can hijack web browsers to promote fake search engines and gather browsing-related and other information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most adware developers monetize adware by participating in affiliate programs. They use adware to promote various products, websites, services, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Loading Timer adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system for threats and unwanted apps and remove them. It is recommended to remove adware using specialized software to avoid leaving data belonging to adware in the system (sometimes it is difficult to remove adware manually).
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