How to remove Notification Manager from a web browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Notification Manager?
While inspecting the Notification Manager browser extension, we found that it displays intrusive advertisements. Apps that show ads are classified as adware. Users often add (or install) adware without knowing it will display unwanted advertisements.
Notification Manager in detail
Notification Manager is promoted as an app allowing users to create custom notifications for themselves. However, its description does not mention anything about advertisements. Clicking those ads may open shady websites and cause unexpected downloads and installations (if designed to run certain scripts).
Ads displayed by apps like Notification Manager may lead to phishing pages (sites designed to trick visitors into providing personal details), technical support scam sites, websites promoting/distributing untrustworthy apps, etc. Thus, it is highly advisable not to trust ads shown by Notification Manager.
Additionally, Notification Manager can read and change data on all websites. That data may be misused for marketing purposes, sold to third parties, or monetized in other ways. Thus, having Notification Manager added to a web browser may cause issues related to online privacy and other problems.
| Name | Ads by Notification Manager |
| 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
Advertising-supported applications can be used to promote fake search engines. In such cases, they hijack web browsers by changing their settings. Usually, they replace the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab page with an untrustworthy (or fake) search engine.
More examples of applications that display advertisements are Website Screen Protection, Web Image Downloader, and Word Counter.
How did adware install on my computer?
One of the websites promoting Notification Manager claims that a free extension might be required. Notification Manager adds to a web browser after completing the provided steps. We also found that Notification Manager has its official page.
Also, adware can be found in freeware installers (it is often bundled with other software). Users install adware alongside other software when they finish installations without deselecting adware. Usually, it can be done by changing "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings.
Fake installers are also used to distribute adware and other unwanted software. These installers are distributed using deceptive pages.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download apps from official web pages and verified stores. Do not use other sources (e.g., P2P networks, unofficial sites, third-party stores, etc.) to download apps. Check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps and deselect them using the provided settings before completing installations (and downloads).
Do not allow shady websites to show notifications or trust ads on websites of this kind. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Untrustworthy page promoting Notification Manager:
Another page promoting Notification Manager:
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Quick menu:
- What is Notification Manager?
- 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 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 "Notification Manager" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by notification manager, 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 notification manager 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 notification manager, 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, users encounter issues such as diminished web browsing experience and slower computer performance. Also, adware can cause problems related to online privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware displays various advertisements. In addition to showing ads, software of this type can be designed to hijack web browsers and gather data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Typically, they use adware to promote various products, websites, services, etc. One of their main sources of the income usually is affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Notification Manager adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware. It will not leave any file leftovers in the system, which may happen when removing adware manually.
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