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  • Active
  • Severity: Medium
  • Adware
  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Jan 2021

How to remove Quicky Translator

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

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Quicky Translator – a text translation app that might bring ads to your browsers

Quicky Translator is an app used to function as a language-translation tool, helping editors and writers fulfill their duties. However, over time, its functionality simply diminished to the point that it stopped working at all; translations don't work or work inappropriately.

On top of that, it appears to be supported by advertising, so once it is installed, the screen becomes filled with f pop-up and banner ads powered by Quicky Translator. Due to this behavior, many users start referring to it as a virus, although this is not exactly a correct term to describe it.

Quicky Translator is not a virus. However, everything else said in the report provided above is true. This extension is ad-supported.

Thus, instead of providing people with the most accurate translations, it starts displaying sponsored advertisements on the websites that people visit.

Ads may vary depending on the parties that sponsor them. Some of the third-parties that sponsor Quicky Translator adware may seek to boost traffic to reputable but not yet famous online shops.

Thus, clicking on these ads can make you visit quite interesting sites that correspond to the ads' content. Unfortunately, but some of the pop-ups may be used as a medium to spread other potentially unwanted programs, such as:

  • adware
  • browser hijackers
  • scareware
  • advertising platforms, etc.

Such “Ads by Quicky Translator” may inform about missing software updates (Java, Flash Player, Download Manager, etc.), claim prize giveaways, prompt to call for remote technical support, and so on.

Besides, this extension is said to be working inappropriately. We have checked it and can firmly assert that it's an exact truth. The translations provided by this extension are neither accurate nor trustworthy.

In addition to what the user indicated, we would like to add that the Quicky Translator virus is also accused of spying on its users. As its developers (Cross T Media) note, this extension is filled with cookies and web beacons that allow collecting some pieces of information automatically.

Therefore, if you are unwilling to disclose information, such as IP address, PC's location, email address, search terms, websites visited, pages viewed, clicks, etc., remove Quicky Translator virus from the system ASAP. For this purpose, you can use FortectIntego.

You can prevent the installation of PUPs relatively easily

There are three methods that are used to spread Quicky Translator and similar adware. These are:

  • Official websites;
  • Bundling;
  • Attractive or deceptive pop-up ads.

First thing's first – users often install apps due to their functionality, although free software can often disappoint – just as in this case. The translation is barely working, but instead, users have to endure advertisements populated on all visited websites. Therefore, it is important to rely on user reviews and blog posts before installing freeware on the system.

Bundling is another popular tactic that allows the developers to sneak their programs into users' machines without permission. To avoid this, always pick Advanced/Custom settings if such an option is provided, read the fine print, and un-mark all the checkboxes on the way.

Finally, fake updates and misleading ads can also cause the infiltration of adware and other PUPs. Thus, rely on official websites only when downloading software or applying the latest updates.

Quicky Translator FAQ:

Question: Hi! I've installed Quicky Translator from the Chrome store. Silly me believed that it would help me with the translations. The problem is that it does NOT work, and now I can't even get rid of it. Could you please help?

Answer: Hello. Yes, the Quicky Translator is not a kind of a tool that could be treated as useful and reliable. As we have noted above, it is classified as adware and PUP (potentially unwanted program), so we believe that you are tired of seeing misleading pop-ups and being redirects to unwanted domains.

If you seek to get rid of it, you should check either check the system with a reliable anti-spyware or perform a manual system check using the guide below. We would highly recommend using anti-malware because it's the best way to eliminate all cyber threats.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

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

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

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

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

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

Change your homepage if it was altered:

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

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

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

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

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

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. 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.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

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

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. 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.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

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

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Reset the homepage:

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

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

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

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. 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:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

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2 comments

  1. Ranya Palmer

    I hate such programs!! seems fine as long as you install then. Then wait for the flood of ads. Quicky Translator ruined my day. Thanks!

  2. Shavauhn

    Agree! I have installed Quicky Translator in a pack with Java update, so I checked my PC with anti-spyware, which has detected more than ten PUPs and one trojan . Seems i should start worrying about PCs protection more seriously.

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