How to uninstall LeakMonitorLive potentially unwanted application

What kind of application is LeakMonitorLive?

LeakMonitorLive is a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) that claims to verify whether an email address has been compromised in a data breach. Software within this classification is distributed using dubious and deceptive methods. In many cases, PUAs have harmful capabilities and are considered a threat to device/user safety.

Potentially unwanted application overview

Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) often have functionalities that are used for nefarious purposes. Data-tracking abilities are common; they may be used to collect browsing histories, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related information, and so on.

These applications can also exhibit adware or browser hijacker capabilities. Adware operates by promoting suspicious/dangerous content via advertisements or redirects. Widely endorsed content includes online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and malware. When clicked on, some of the displayed adverts can execute scripts to perform sneaky downloads/installations.

Browser hijackers modify browser settings (e.g., homepage, default search engine, new tab/window URLs, etc.) to promote fake search engines. Usually, these sites cannot produce search results, and redirect to legitimate search engines (e.g., Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.). However, unwanted apps can have a variety of harmful functions, and they often infiltrate systems alongside other suspect software.

In summary, the presence of unwanted programs on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Potentially unwanted application examples

We have written about countless unwanted applications; Easy2Convert, SafeDomain Guardian, SafeWatch, and Traiolx Custom Utils are just a few of our latest articles. PUAs tend to appear legitimate and harmless. Users can be enticed into downloading/installing these apps by promises of various "advantageous" features, which are rarely operational.

It must be emphasized that even if a piece of software works exactly as indicated by its promotional material – that is not definitive proof of legitimacy or safety.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

LeakMonitorLive is promoted on a deceptive webpage; however it could be distributed using other techniques. PUAs are endorsed on dedicated "official" promotional page and scam websites. Most visitors access them via redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, misspelled URLs, spam browser notifications, and installed adware.

Unwanted applications can also be bundled with ordinary programs. The risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the device is increased by downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and by negligence when installing (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Easy/Quick settings", etc.).

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

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Caution is key to device and user safety. Therefore, research software before downloading or purchasing. Download only from official and verified sources. Treat installations with care by reading terms, studying possible options, using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opting out of all additional apps, extensions, tools, etc.

Be vigilant when browsing since fraudulent and malicious online content typically appears legitimate and harmless. For example, despite their innocuous appearance – intrusive ads redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., scam-promoting, gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).

If you keep encountering advertisements/redirects of this kind, inspect the system and immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

LeakMonitorLive application's installation folder:

Website promoting LeakMonitorLive application:

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Quick menu:

• What is LeakMonitorLive?
• STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Removal of potentially unwanted applications:

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 "LeakMonitorLive" and other suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove rogue extensions from Internet browsers:

At time of research, LeakMonitorLive did not install any unwanted browser extensions, however, some unwanted applications can be installed together with adware and browser hijackers. If you experience unwanted ads or redirects when browsing the Internet, continue with the removal guide below.

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 "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 leakmonitorlive potentially unwanted application, 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 all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with leakmonitorlive potentially unwanted application 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 leakmonitorlive potentially unwanted application, 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 is the purpose of an unwanted application?

Unwanted applications aim to generate revenue for their developers/publishers through nefarious means. To elaborate, this software may promote content (via ads, redirects), collect/sell private data, trick users into buying fake activation keys, endorse dubious in-app purchases, and so on.

Is LeakMonitorLive unwanted application legal?

Typically, unwanted applications are considered legal due to their End User License Agreements (EULAs) inform users about the software's modus operandi.

Is having LeakMonitorLive installed on my computer dangerous?

Unwanted applications usually have harmful abilities that can cause severe issues. It is linked to risks of system infections, privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove LeakMonitorLive unwanted application?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and eliminate installed unwanted/malicious apps. Keep in mind that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might not be a perfect solution. In some cases, after an application has been manually removed – various file leftovers remain hidden within the system. These remnants might continue to run and cause issues. Therefore, it is paramount to eliminate unwanted software thoroughly.