How to remove LuckyWheel from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is LuckyWheel?
Upon conducting an analysis of LuckyWheel, our team determined that its primary function is to exhibit intrusive advertisements, leading us to label it as adware. It is important to mention that users often download and install adware without knowing its true nature or purpose.
LuckyWheel in detail
When installed and running, LuckyWheel displays various advertisements. Ads displayed by adware (including LuckyWheel) should not be trusted because they are often misleading or deceptive. Adware can generate pop-ups, banners, and other types of ads that promote fake products or services, contain malicious links or downloads, or trick users into giving away personal information.
Clicking on these ads may lead to malware infections, phishing attacks, or other forms of cybercrime. Therefore, it is important to avoid interacting with ads displayed by adware and to remove the adware as soon as possible.
It is also important to mention that adware is often considered to be a nuisance and can slow down a computer or interfere with the user's browsing experience. In some cases, adware can also collect user data and information, which can be a privacy concern.
| Name | Ads by LuckyWheel |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Detection Names (Installer) | Arcabit (Trojan.Hulk.Gen.5), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.Hulk.Gen.5), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/Packed.VMProtect.AIM), Kaspersky (HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Agent.gen), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Detection Names (Application) | Arcabit (Trojan.Generic.D3FCA7D3), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.GenericKD.66889683), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of MSIL/Adware.LuWheel.A), Sophos (Generic Reputation PUA (PUA)), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| 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), 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 hijack a web browser by changing its settings and redirecting users to unwanted websites. This is often done to generate more ad revenue for the adware developer by forcing users to view more ads. Adware can also add unwanted toolbars or extensions to the browser, slowing down its performance and making it difficult to use.
More examples of apps that show ads are Auto Refresh, Convert Page to PDF, and One Click Refresh.
How did adware install on my computer?
Users can install adware through a variety of methods, including downloading free software or media from untrustworthy sources, clicking on malicious ads or links, or unintentionally installing bundled software that includes adware during the installation process.
Adware may also be disguised as legitimate software or browser extensions, tricking users into installing it without realizing its true nature.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Be careful when downloading applications from the Internet, especially from third-party websites. Always download software from the official website or a reputable source such as Google Play Store. Read the fine print before installing software, and be wary of pre-selected options to install additional programs or toolbars.
Be wary of pop-up ads and links that ask you to download or install software. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading files from unknown or untrusted sources. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
LuckyWheel running in the Task Manager as "LuckyWheel.exe":
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Quick menu:
- What is LuckyWheel?
- 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 all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by luckywheel, 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 luckywheel 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 luckywheel, 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 slow down the computer, cause unwanted pop-up advertisements, redirect the user to shady websites, and even track and collect personal information without the user's consent.
What does adware do?
Adware is designed to display unwanted and intrusive advertisements to users. The primary objective of adware is to generate revenue for its developer by displaying these ads to users.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers usually make money by promoting different products, websites, or services and earn a commission for each installation or click made through their advertisements. They often rely on affiliate programs to generate revenue.
Will Combo Cleaner remove LuckyWheel adware?
Combo Cleaner can scan your computer and remove any adware-type applications that are installed on your system. However, it is important to note that manual removal may not always be effective as residual files may remain on your system. Some of its components may still be running in the background even after removing the software.
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