How to remove Mega Ad Blocker adware

What kind of extension is Mega Ad Blocker?

Mega Ad Blocker is a browser extension that has been promoted as a tool for blocking ads. However, our inspection shows that it can display advertisements. Thus, we classified Mega Ad Blocker as adware. In addition to generating ads, this extension can read various information. Thus, users should avoid adding Mega Ad Blocker to browsers.

Mega Ad Blocker in detail

Ads displayed by Mega Ad Blocker can include misleading content. These can be messages claiming a device is infected or outdated, ads pretending a user has won a prize, pop-ups designed to trick a user into installing unwanted or harmful software, fake error messages, etc.

Interacting with them can direct users to untrustworthy pages designed to steal personal information, such as login details or credit card information. It can also expose users to various scams aimed at stealing information or distributing unwanted and sometimes even malicious software.

Thus, it is highly advisable not to trust ads coming from adware, including extensions like Mega Ad Blocker. Furthermore, this extension can read and change all data on all websites. Accessed data may include passwords, credit card details, and personal messages. It may also modify website content and share user data with third parties.

In addition to showing ads and collecting data, adware can slow down the system, disrupt normal browsing, change the settings of a web browser, and be difficult to remove. Overall, if Mega Ad Blocker is present on a browser, it should be eliminated to avoid the associated risks.

Conclusion

Adware like Mega Ad Blocker poses privacy and security risks. It can display deceptive ads, collect sensitive information, alter browser settings, and harm system performance. For safety, such extensions should be removed immediately. More adware examples are "Search By Image On Aliexpress", "Ad Block North", and "Giant Ad Blocker Adware".

How did unwanted software install on my computer?

Adware is commonly distributed through freeware or questionable software installers. Users install unwanted apps when they do not reject unwanted offers using "Advanced", "Manual", or similar settings, or other options. Downloads from P2P networks, unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, and similar sources can also contain adware.

Additionally, users can unknowingly download and install adware through deceptive advertisements, links, or buttons on suspicious websites. Adware can also be promoted through notifications from untrustworthy websites.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Always use official websites or app stores to download applications or files. Avoid using other sources (e.g., P2P networks or unofficial sites) or downloading pirated programs (or cracking tools). Do not trust ads or interact with links and buttons on dubious websites. Deny request to show notifications from suspicious pages.

When installing software, check the available options (e.g., "Advanced" or "Custom") and ticked checkboxes to ensure they do not mention unwanted apps, and deselect those apps if included. Keep the operating system and apps up to date, and regularly scan the system using a reliable security tool.

If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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Quick menu:

• What is Mega Ad Blocker?
• 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 "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Mega Ad Blocker" or 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 mega ad blocker, 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 mega ad blocker 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 mega ad blocker, 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 lead to privacy breaches, data theft, unwanted browser redirects, slower system performance, and unwanted software installations.

What does adware do?

Typically, adware generates annoying advertisements. Additionally, it can collect data and hijack web browsers by modifying their settings.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware operators make money by pushing promoted sites or products, mainly through affiliate networks.

Will Combo Cleaner remove Mega Ad Blocker adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware. Keep in mind that manual removal is not always fully effective, as leftover files or components may remain hidden in the system and continue running even after the main software is deleted.