Dozki.pro is the adware-type page that aims to show various notifications on the desktop

Dozki.pro is a rogue website that uses social engineering tricks to force people into clicking the Allow button, thus allowing push notifications that lead to various, potentially malicious pop-up ads appearing in the lower right corner of the desktop even when web browsers are closed.
If the users press the Allow button when Dozki.pro virus prompts them, then all hell breaks loose with the ads and continuous notifications. It shows fake messages with alerts, adult content, software expiration notices, unwanted programs, online games, and so on. Our research shows that these ads are fake and have nothing to do with websites that you will be redirected to if you click on them.
| name | Dozki.pro |
|---|---|
| Type | Rogue website, adware |
| aim | To trick people into allowing notifications, thus enabling the website to show intrusive pop-up ads even when the browser is closed |
| Symptoms | Slower device performance, pop-up ads showing out of nowhere |
| Risks | Pop-up ads might lead to malicious third-party sites, where severe malware can be acquired unknowingly |
| removal | Refer to our guide at the bottom of this article on how to block this webpage and its notification. Run a full system scan with anti-malware software to make sure no potentially unwanted programs or malware were installed. |
| system health check | After Dozki.pro notifications removal users should use the FortectIntego tool to find and fix any system irregularities the adware might have caused |
Internet users should never accept the push notifications from Dozki.pro as that might lead to potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) being installed on their devices, or even worse – hazardous malware.[1] These kinds of sites promote whoever pays the big bucks and cybercriminals love to exploit that.
Dozki.pro is a consider as a combination of rogue website and adware. This website tricks everyday computer users to allow its push notifications after showing this message:
Dozki.pro wants to Show notifications
Click Allow to watch the video
Everyday computer users might get their devices infected with browser hijackers, such as Funsearch or IncognitoSearchNet, or severe ransomware like Hmmmmm or Nobu. Having that in mind, users should focus on Dozki.pro removal right after they spot the first ad.

To remove Dozki.pro the users should use our manual at the bottom of this article. When it's done, anti-malware software like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes should be used to perform a full system scan and check if no additional, malicious content was installed. It's better to be safe than sorry.
After users make sure that there are no PUPs and no computer viruses on their devices, it's time to check the overall health of the computer. Experts[2] recommend using the FortectIntego system tune-up tool to undo any changes that might have been made by the Dozki.pro adware to the system registry.
Avoiding adware and potentially unwanted programs on the internet
In this paragraph, we disclose instructions on what to do to not get your computer infected with adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs),[3] like browser hijackers, that could not only impede users' browsing experience but lead to severe malware infections.
PUPs are commonly spread with freeware or software bundles. When installing such software please pick the Advanced or Custom installation instead of the Standart/Quick one. Then uncheck or preselected boxes for software that you don't want and didn't know it will be installed in the first place.
Rogue websites use social engineering tricks to deceive their visitors into allowing push notifications, stating that the user must click the Allow button to enable Flash Player, download a file, watch some video or view any other content. Refrain from visiting high-risk sites and allow notifications only from trustworthy, time-tested websites.
Tutorial for Dozki.pro removal from various browsers
As we have stated before, it is unsafe to use rogue websites or click on any of their ads. That's why users should remove Dozki.pro immediately after the first sight of the intrusive ads. Manual removal is possible and we have detailed instructions on how to do it at the bottom of this article.
To make sure that no PUPs or malware were installed, it is advisable to use trustworthy anti-malware software and perform a full system scan. When you block Dozki.pro notifications, and don't see the irritating ads anymore, perform a system tune-up with appropriate system repair tools.
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
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

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

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