Adnetworkperformance.com ads: what it is and how to remove it
Adnetworkperformance.com functions as a marketing platform used by third parties to promote their products or services. This ad network might start delivering ads to you right after installing adware along with freeware you downloaded from third-party websites.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Adnetworkperformance.com ads: summary
| Distribution | Deceptive ads, bundling, third-party websites |
|---|---|
| Name | Adnetworkperformance.com |
| Type | Adware |
| Dangers | Installation of other PUPs or malware, personal data disclosure to unknown parties, financial losses |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Symptoms | Redirects to an unknown domain |
|---|---|
| Evidence | 7 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Domains | adnetworkperformance.com |
| Ads shown as | Redirects through ad pages |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox |
| First seen | 11 June 2021 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
What the Adnetworkperformance.com ads ads look like
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Is Adnetworkperformance.com ads dangerous?
From our report of Jun 2021 · not reviewed since
Adnetworkperformance ads continue to bother computer users
Adnetworkperformance.com functions as a marketing platform used by third parties to promote their products or services.
This ad network might start delivering ads to you right after installing adware along with freeware you downloaded from third-party websites.
Adware is a dubious type of software that focuses on displaying pop-ups, deals, banners, coupons, offers, and other intrusive delivery of commercial content. Besides, those who have it installed on the system might be more prone to installing other PUPs or even malware on their systems.
Adnetworkperformance ads usually tell people that they need to download required updates to their computers, fix some security related issues with suggested PC optimization programs and so on.
Besides, this adware might bombard Internet users with fake pop-ups and error alerts and suggest contacting "Microsoft tech support experts." In reality, Microsoft does not provide its tech service via such fishy methods . Here are some tips you might need to take into account:
The emergence of these pop-up ads should prompt you to check the system with reliable security software and eliminate malware from it. For a full adware removal, we highly recommend or .
This URL address mostly starts interrupting people in the form of new tab window ads . When you get redirected to www.adnetworkperformance.com/a/display.php, various unsafe ads will appear.
These ads can be seen on either Windows OS or Mac Os X, and there are thousands of people who have already reported about this issue. The most affected country is considered Germany and Spain .
The content of the Ad network performance pop-up message varies, but, in most cases, it informs people about missing software updates, requires participation in an online survey, offers to check the Internet speed for free or the system for viruses, and so on. Lately, the described ad network started collaborating with sites such as Bigpicturepop.com or xb9010485.com and delivering Russian ads to the victims.
Unfortunately, but all these offers are bogus, so taking an advantage of any of them can lead you to one serious consequence – infiltration of unwanted programs, such as Google redirect, DNS-Locker, ZoomEx, and so on. Besides, this PUP can also track you while you are browsing the Internet and collect non-personal information about you.
Mostly, this data is used for showing tempting ads but it can also be sold to third parties seeking to use it for illegal aims. Because of these reasons, we don't see any reason why you should leave this adware on your computer - you must remove the PUP and all related files from the system as soon as you see its first popup.
- Neither Google nor Facebook gives away rewards via Google Reward Center or similar shady website.
- Adware pop-up alerts often ask you to complete a survey and disclose your mobile phone number or email address. Such information is private and can be used to send you spam.
- You should never agree to install toolbars, programs or software updates that are advertised via annoying pop-up ads. They are likely to be useless and pose a threat to your privacy.
From our report of Jun 2021 · not reviewed since
Ways to infect a computer with ad-supported programs
Applications that belong to this category of cyber threats typically spread bundled with other free programs, including but not limited to download managers, PDF creators, media players, and so on.
The adware that is responsible for intrusive ads is set to hijack web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari) and then initiate various unauthorized activities in order to:
Therefore, to protect your computer from irritating pop-ups, avoid installing other potentially unwanted programs, take the installation of free programs more seriously and always check Advanced/Custom installation settings.
These settings will let you decompose a software pack in case you accidentally download one. They are set to disclose all components, including third-party toolbars, extensions, plug-ins, etc., and provide users with permission to deselect the unwanted ones.
- Generate pay-per-click income;
- Boost traffic to the websites of its affiliates;
- Spread third-party programs (add-ons, plug-ins, toolbars, extensions);
- Collect information about its users.
From our report of Jun 2021 · not reviewed since
Signs of infection
In fact, it's very easy to reveal that you are affected by adware.
As soon as your web browser starts showing advertisements (pop-up and new tab ads) that tend not to show ever before, the infection can be suspected.
If this domain shows up in browser windows that display these advertisements, then there is no doubt that you're dealing with Adnetworkperformance.com hijack. To illustrate how misleading redirects to various offers can be, we will provide you with a couple of ads examples:
From our report of Jun 2021 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Adnetworkperformance.com
- IMPORTANT: Your personal data could be at risk if not running a proper security protection.
- Please call XXX to help remove or prevent any threats on your computer.
- There was a problem displaying Flash Video content on your system.
- It seems you have an outdated version Adobe Flash Player installed.
- To view Flash Video content on this web page you will have to update your Adobe Flash Player.
Check your browser and PC
- Address:
adnetworkperformance.com
How to remove Adnetworkperformance.com ads
How to remove the Adnetworkperformance.com extension
Do the browser steps in every browser and profile on the PC, then check Windows for the program that installed the extension.
Step 1: Remove extensions you did not add
In Chrome open
chrome://extensions, in Edgeedge://extensions, and in Firefox the menu > Extensions and themes.Remove every extension you do not remember adding, especially search, new tab, coupon, PDF, weather or video downloader add-ons. Check every browser and every profile, because each keeps its own list.
If an extension has no Remove button or comes back, a browser policy holds it (see "Managed by your organization" in the procedure below). The pages are the same on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Chrome on Windows 11: More > Extensions > Manage extensions. Full procedure with screenshots: Remove a browser extension
Step 2: Uninstall programs you did not mean to install
Adnetworkperformance.com rarely comes alone: it is usually installed by, or together with, a free program. In Windows 11 open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, in Windows 10 Settings > Apps > Apps & features, and sort by install date.
Uninstall every entry from the day the trouble began that you did not install on purpose, for example a download manager, a converter or a browser you never chose.
Keep drivers and entries from Microsoft, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA or your PC's maker unless you are sure.
Full procedure with screenshots: Uninstall a program or app in Windows On uGetFix
Step 3: Reset the browser
A reset removes what the steps above could miss:
- changed start pages
- site permissions
- hidden settings
In Chrome open Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults; in Edge Settings > Reset settings; in Firefox Help > More troubleshooting information > Refresh Firefox.
Tip: Bookmarks and saved passwords stay, while extensions are turned off and the search engine and start page return to the defaults.
Reset every browser on the PC, including Edge, which Windows 11 and Windows 10 always have.
Chrome on Windows 11: Settings > Reset settings. Full procedure with screenshots: Reset a browser and fix a hijacked search engine
Step 4: Scan the PC, then run the offline scan
A scan finds the parts of Adnetworkperformance.com that the manual steps cannot see. In Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, start a Full scan and quarantine what it reports.
Follow it with Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) > Scan now, which restarts the PC and checks the disk while Windows and the malware are not running.
It takes about 15 minutes and works the same in Windows 11 and Windows 10. If either scan finds something, run the full scan again after removal until it comes back clean.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Uninstall from Windows
We don't recommend using the manual removal method when dealing with Adnetwork performance pop-ups. It can be related to different adware-type programs that have to be removed to eliminate annoying ads in the new tab URL. However, if you think that you are ready to do that, you should get rid of every suspicious application that was created by an unknown developer.
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.
Remove from Google Chrome
Fix Chrome by deleting all unknown and shady-looking extensions from it. To do this, you need to access the Extensions panel first.
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.
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.
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)
If you have seen ads and sponsored links on the Firefox browser, the virus has likely installed some of its components on the browser. There might be some suspicious toolbars, add-ons, or other extensions that you want to uninstall from your browser without delay.
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.
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.
Delete from macOS
If your Mac OS X is affected by adware, you should check the list of your recently installed programs and remove the ones that seem unknown and suspicious. Usually, they belong to unfamiliar developers.
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.
Do not let government spy on you
The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices.
Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet.
You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using VPN.
Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.
Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack
Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings.
Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact - you can set this process to be performed automatically.
When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use for the data restoration process.
From our report of Jun 2021 · not reviewed since
Get rid of adware-induced ads
You can get rid of this adware manually, automatically, or use both methods.
If you decide to remove the Adnetworkperformance.com virus manually, the below instructions will come in handy.
Adware-type programs usually add themselves to the Programs and Features list, so they can be found and uninstalled via this section on Control Panel.
Unfortunately, such a removal method may be unsuccessful since adware can have additional components and keep working even after removing the main file.
Besides, by fixing the PC manually, you may leave other PUPs installed.
However, if you think that you are ready to do that, you should get rid of every suspicious application that was created by an unknown developer.
If you have seen ads and sponsored links on the Firefox browser, the virus has likely installed some of its components on the browser.
There might be some suspicious toolbars, add-ons, or other extensions that you want to uninstall from your browser without delay.
Questions about Adnetworkperformance.com ads
How do I stop adnetworkperformance.com from opening?
Find and remove whatever opens it. Start with the browser's extensions page and remove anything you do not remember adding. Next, open the notification settings and take away permission from sites you do not recognise.
Then check Settings > Apps > Installed apps for programs added around the day the redirects began, and uninstall those. Restart the browser and test a few links after each step.
If adnetworkperformance.com still appears, reset the browser, which restores the default search engine, start page and permissions without deleting bookmarks or saved passwords. Redirects that survive a reset in every browser point to a program in Windows, and a full scan is the next step.
Is it safe that my browser was redirected to adnetworkperformance.com?
Landing on adnetworkperformance.com does not infect the PC by itself. A browser does not run programs from a page without your action. The danger is in the pages that come next:
- some ask you to allow notifications
- some show fake virus warnings
- some offer downloads
- ask for card details
If you only saw those pages and closed them, nothing more is needed than removing whatever caused the redirect. If you allowed notifications, remove that permission.
If you downloaded a file, delete it unopened, or uninstall it if you ran it. If you typed a password or card number on one of the pages, change the password and call your bank.
Why does Adnetworkperformance.com show me ads?
Because that is its whole purpose. Adnetworkperformance.com is an adware extension, and its operators are paid for every ad it displays and every click it gets. In this case the ads take the form of redirects through ad pages.
They are chosen by ad networks that accept almost any advertiser, which is why so many look like warnings or prizes. The ads are not a sign that your PC is broken or infected with something worse; they are a sign that something on it, or in the browser, has permission to advertise. Removing that permission or program stops them.
Do I have to clean every browser?
Yes, if you use more than one. We saw Adnetworkperformance.com in Chrome, Edge and Firefox, and each browser keeps its own extensions, notification permissions and settings. Chrome and Edge share the same extension format, so one installer can add the same adware to both, while Firefox has its own add-ons.
Check every browser on the PC, including ones you rarely open. If you sync a browser with an account, clean it while signed in, so that the removal reaches your other computers rather than the adware returning from them.
How do I know the ads come from Adnetworkperformance.com?
Look for redirects to adnetworkperformance.com. That is the trace Adnetworkperformance.com leaves, and it shows up as redirects through ad pages. Ads that appear on every site, including ones that never carried ads before, point to something on your PC or in the browser rather than to the sites themselves.
A quick test is a private window, where extensions are off by default: if the ads disappear there, an extension is responsible. If they appear even with the browser closed, the source is a notification permission or a program in Windows.
Why didn't my antivirus catch Adnetworkperformance.com?
Many security products do not block adware or notification sites by default, because users often agreed to them, even through a misleading prompt. Notification spam installs nothing at all, so there is no file to detect.
In Windows 11 you can make Microsoft Defender block potentially unwanted apps: open Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection settings and turn on Potentially unwanted app blocking. If notifications caused the pop-ups, no scanner will report them; the fix is in the browser's site settings.
Can adware slow down my PC?
Yes. Adware runs in the background, loads ad scripts, opens extra tabs and contacts its servers, all of which use processor time, memory and bandwidth. Ad-heavy extensions also slow down every page, because they inspect and change it before you see it.
The effect is strongest on older PCs and when several adware programs arrived together. After removal, restart the PC and check Task Manager for anything still using a lot of resources that you do not recognise. Speed usually returns to normal once the ads stop.
Does adware steal passwords?
Ordinary adware is built to show ads, not to steal logins, and most of it never touches saved passwords. The line is blurry, though. Extensions that can read every page could capture what you type, and adware ads sometimes lead to phishing pages that ask for passwords directly.
If you entered credentials on a page reached through an ad, change that password from a clean device and turn on two-step verification. Otherwise, removing adware extension and clearing cookies is usually enough.
I clicked on one of the ads. Am I infected?
Probably not. Clicking an ad usually only opens a page, and a page cannot install programs on an up-to-date Windows PC without your help.
You are at risk only if you then downloaded and ran a file, allowed notifications, entered card or login details, or called a phone number shown on the page. Delete any download and run a full and offline scan.
Change passwords you typed, from a clean device. Call your bank if you gave card details. If you called a number or allowed remote access, see the next question.
Will Fortect remove Adnetworkperformance.com?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For Adnetworkperformance.com, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- Apple Support Communities: Adnetworkperformance problem (read October 6, 2026)
- Dieviren: German Tech website reporting about Adnetworkperformance.com virus (read October 6, 2026)
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: What is Pay-Per-Click (PPC) (read October 6, 2026)
- Google Chrome Help: Use notifications to get alerts (no longer online) (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)