How to remove eTranslator

eTranslator is an adware app that feeds your browsers with ads

eTranslator is yet another dubious application that we do not recommend using. It's promoted as a user-friendly tool that claims to provide a high-quality translation service. However, this app is certainly not 'user-friendly.' Contrary, it may cause various inconveniences on the target computer and may even lead to privacy-related issues.

Since eTranslator belongs to a potentially unwanted program sub-category known as adware, the main goal is to deliver advertisements on Google Chrome, MS Edge, Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox. These ads can come in various forms and shapes but usually show up as banners, popups, in-text links, or promotions. Besides, many security software providers detect this app as JS:Zadved-A [Adw] or Application.Vtool.ZCS.

Name	eTranslator
Type	Adware, potentially unwanted program
Alleged purpose	Allow access to language translations
Distribution	Software bundles, deceptive websites, fake update prompts
Related process	eTranslator.exe
Dangers	Installation of other potentially unwanted programs, personal information disclosure to unknown parties, financial losses
Uninstall	You can uninstall adware by using instructions below. Alternatively, you could use security software to do the job automatically
System fix	Malware or adware can cause serious stability and performance issues. Use Fortect Intego to remediate your device and ensure that the virus damage is fixed

This particular PUP may be distributed via third-party download websites, such as download.com, cnet.com, softonic.com, and so on. However, in most cases, it spreads bundled with various freeware and shareware, resulting in the unintentional installation of the app.

This way, it may infiltrate random computers without being noticed. If it manages to get installed on the computer this way, we highly recommend using Fortect Intego and performing a full eTranslator removal from the system right away. That's because it's main aim is to promote predetermined websites and boost traffic to them.

For that reason, the program generates a ton of commercial advertisements, which usually inform about various deals, discounts, coupons, and similar things that are related to online shopping. No matter how appealing these offers may seem, we do not click any advertisements marked as follows:

'Ads by eTranslator'
'Brought to you by eTranslator'
'Powered by eTranslator'
'eTranslator ads'

While the links might not bring you to malicious websites where malware could be hiding, redirects might mislead you into buying useless services or installing potentially unwanted programs on your system.

However, you should keep in mind that adware is closely related to third parties that may try to spread other potentially unwanted or even malicious programs. Therefore, you should consider the fact that some of the eTranslator ads may be linked to unsafe websites. Even more, it may lead to privacy-related issues.

That's because this adware may install cookies and collect personally non-identifiable information related to people's browsing activities. If you are not willing to disclose your search queries, websites visited, data entered in them, IP and email address, and similar information, you should take needed actions and remove eTranslator virus ASAP.

Potentially unwanted program authors use software bundling for effective distribution

You may start suspecting the eTranslator virus to be hiding in your computer right after installing another freeware. That's because after installing a free program, you may start experiencing system slowdowns, annoying advertising, eTranslator redirects to unknown websites, and similar inconveniences. Such a situation may happen because this browser add-on spreads bundled with various freeware and shareware as 'optional download.'

To prevent installing optional components within software bundles, you should start checking freeware more carefully and pay an appropriate amount of attention to their installation process. Always select Advanced or Custom mode for installing every single freeware, and do not skip any notifications.

Look for suspicious checkboxes that contain various browser add-ons, plug-ins, toolbars, and extensions set by default. You have to unmark ticks notifying your consent to install eTranslator and its clones, such as:

Deal2Dealit,
IncludeMaker,
Eppink,
ShopShop, and many others.

If you accept any of these programs, then don't be surprised to start receiving eTranslator ads and other commercial messages during your browsing or experiencing other inconveniences.

Remove eTranslator and all its related processes

Are you looking for a way to remove eTranslator virus? If yes, then you are in the right place. There are several ways how you can accomplish this, however – you can either take a manual or automatic approach. It is entirely up to you which you prefer, as both can be effective when dealing with an intrusion of adware.

Below you will find a full eTranslator removal guide – follow each of the steps provided carefully. You should not only look for an installed app on your system but also check your web browsers for suspicious extensions. Clearing web data and cookies are also recommended.

If you want a quick solution and do not wish to meddle with unwanted programs, their processes, and other files, you can instead employ a reputable anti-malware program.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:

In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:

Select Go > Go to Folder.
Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
Pick Manage Add-ons.
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:

Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
Select Internet Options.
In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:

Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
Under Browsing history, click Delete...
Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:

Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
Select Reset.
In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:

Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
Then find On startup section.
Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
Select Details tab.
Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

Click on Menu and go to Settings.
Select Privacy, search and services.
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Under Time range, pick All time.
Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
On the left side, pick Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values.
Confirm with Reset.
This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
Select Add-ons.
In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:

Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
Choose Settings.
Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

Click Menu and pick Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security section.
Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
Click on Clear Data...
Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

Click on Menu and pick Settings.
Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:

Click menu and choose Settings.
Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari