How to remove TuneFinder adware-type browser extension

What kind of software is TuneFinder?

While inspecting suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the TuneFinder browser extension. It is promoted as an easy-access tool to song lyrics and related information (e.g., artist discographies, album details, etc.). After analyzing this extension, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware).

TuneFinder adware overview

Adware is designed to generate revenue for its developers/publishers through advertising. Typically, software within this classification enables the placement of third-party graphical content (advertisements) on visited websites or other interfaces.

These ads can promote online scams, unreliable/harmful software, and even malware. Once clicked on, some of the adverts can execute scripts to perform sneaky downloads/installations. Note that any genuine content encountered through such advertisements is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

Advertising-supported software might require certain conditions to work as intended (e.g., compatible browser/system or user geolocation, visits to particular websites, etc.). However, regardless of whether TuneFinder displays adverts – it remains a threat to device/user safety.

Furthermore, TuneFinder has data-tracking abilities, which are standard for adware. Targeted information may include: browsing and search engine histories, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, credit card numbers, etc. The collected data can then be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit.

To summarize, the presence of advertising-supported software like TuneFinder on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Adware examples

We have written about numerous adware-type browser extensions and applications; Recipio, Cool Ad Popup Blocker, Omega Ad Blocker, App for DeepSeek, and DeepSeek For YouTube are merely some of our newest articles.

Usually, advertising-supported software appears legitimate and harmless. It can also offer a wide variety of useful functionalities. However, these features seldom work as promised, and in most cases – they do not work at all.

Remember that even if a piece of software operates exactly as indicated by its promotional material – that is not definitive proof of legitimacy or safety.

How did TuneFinder install on my computer?

TuneFinder has an "official" promotional webpage. In addition to such legitimate-looking pages, adware is also endorsed on scam sites. They are primarily accessed via redirects generated by intrusive ads, websites using rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, misspelled URLs, or installed adware (with browser force-opening capabilities).

Advertising-supported software can also be bundled with regular programs. Downloading from suspicious sources (e.g., freeware and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and treating installations with negligence (e.g., skipping steps, using "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.).

Intrusive advertisements proliferate this software as well. Some of these adverts can be triggered (i.e., by being clicked) to execute scripts that perform downloads/installations without user permission.

How to avoid installation of adware?

We highly recommend researching software prior to downloading or purchasing. All downloads must be performed from official and verified channels. When installing, it is essential to study terms and options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of all additional apps, extensions, features, tools, and so on.

Another recommendation is to be vigilant while browsing since fraudulent and dangerous online content typically appears legitimate and harmless. For example, despite their innocuous appearance – intrusive ads redirect to unreliable and questionable sites.

Should you keep experiencing such adverts/redirects, check the device and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with TuneFinder, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Screenshot of the website used to promote TuneFinder adware:

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Quick menu:

• What is TuneFinder?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove rogue 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 applications, 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 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 "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "TuneFinder" 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 tunefinder, 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 recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by tunefinder 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 tunefinder, 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 capabilities, thus this software is also considered a privacy threat. The content promoted through adware-delivered ads can cause serious problems like system infections, privacy issues, financial losses, etc.

What does adware do?

Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It operates by displaying ads on various interfaces, and may also be capable of generating redirects and collecting private information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers generate revenue through content promotion (e.g., websites, services, products, software, etc.). Most of the profit is made through affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove TuneFinder adware?

Combo Cleaner will scan your device and eliminate detected adware-type apps. Keep in mind that manual removal (performed without security tools) might be ineffective. In some cases, after the adware has been manually removed – various leftovers (files) stay hidden within the system. The remaining components can continue to run and cause issues. Therefore, it is essential to eliminate advertising-supported software thoroughly.