AmazingTab ads (Removal Guide) - updated Jun 2018

AmazingTab ads Removal Guide

What is AmazingTab ads?

AmazingTab – fake tool that makes unwanted changes to your browser

AmazingTab adwareAmazingTab is a hijacker that claims to be useful AmazingTab is a potentially unwanted program (PUP)[1] that at first glance looks like a useful website. However, it has features of adware and a browser hijacker[2]. Therefore, after the installation, you might find unwanted changes on the browser and increased amount of commercial content popping up on your browser's screen. Additionally, it might appear on the browser without your knowledge to due actively used software bundling technique.

Summary of the PUP
Name AmazingTab
Type Adware and browser hijacker
Danger level Medium. Might take control over the browser and redirect dangerous sites
Distribution The official website and software bundling
Affected browsers Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.
Symptoms Changed browser's startup and default search engine, increased amount of ads and browser redirects to sponsored sites
To uninstall AmazingTab, install FortectIntego and run a full system scan

AmazingTab promises to enhance your web browsing experience. However, you should not believe what this application promises to do – it hardly fulfills its promises. This is what this rogue application states about itself on its official website:

AmazingTab is a metro style Chrome new tab page, which organize all your favorite links in one place. Customize wallpaper, arrange your favorite links in groups and enjoy our recommended apps.

As you can already see, AmazingTab gives you a hint that it is going to make you “enjoy recommended apps.” Be careful, because it means that this application is going to promote various freeware and shareware, brought to you by third-party sponsors. It is important to know that such programs can be very risky and even contain malicious components.

AmazingTab hijackAmazingTab virus - a PUP that is developed for displaying advertisements

However, users are not likely to download it themselves. Usually, it appears on the system unnoticed and surprises people with changed homepage or search engine. The app is actively advertised in software bundles, and can sneak into the machines unnoticed. For this reason, this cyber threat is often called as AmazingTab virus.

The term virus is too aggressive to describe a potentially unwanted program. It cannot cause direct damage to the system. However, having it installed does not mean that your computer is safe. This PUP might trick you into visiting potentially dangerous sites.

AmazingTab virusAmazingTab virus - adware that infects your system without your consent

After the AmazingTab hijack, you might have to deal with the following problems and activities:

  • Your internet browser’s default homepage, search engine and new tab are set toAmazingtab.com, feed.amazingtab.com or info.amazingtab.com;
  • You see new toolbars or bookmarks added to your browser;
  • Your browser starts to work sluggishly;
  • You get redirected to questionable websites every time you click on a page;
  • You see an increased number of advertisement in a pop-up, banner, and other forms.

Immediately after infiltration, the program starts tracking search-related information in order to provide accurate and interesting ads. Such data collection activities make people more eager to remove AmazingTab from their browser. The amount of pop-ups, banners and other types of ads increase each time you open your browser. And every click on redirect causes more of them.

AmazingTab virusAmazingTab virus - intrusive additional program and it makes your browser slow

One of the most threatening aspects of the AmazingTab ads is that some of them might be malicious or redirect to phishing or infected sites. Developers of destructive programs and viruses often create malware-laden ads and place them with the help of such shady PUPs.

To protect from cyber attacks in the future and stopping unwanted activities on the browser, you have to proceed with AmazingTab removal. The quickest way to do it is to use anti-malware tools, like FortectIntego. It can help to delete every little piece related to this PUP and in this way prevent other possible threats.

AmazingTab hijackAmazingTab - browser hijacker that changes your browser settings

People are lured into installing unwanted programs by deceptive techniques

Experts at Novirus.uk[3] report that despite this PUP has an official website; direct downloads is not the main method of distribution. This application spreads just like many other hijackers or adware-type threats – bundled with freeware and shareware.

AmazingTab browser hijackerAmazingTab virus- fake search engine that collects your information

Software bundling is a very popular technique to trick users into installing apps they do not need. This usually happens when people do not pay attention to freeware installation. Often users choose unreliable download sources and do not read Terms and Conditions where information about partners' software and data tracking peculiarities are explained.

Another problem is that users do not choose the right installation settings. Always choose Advanced/Custom settings instead of Recommended/Quick; when you have the opportunity to see what you are installing de-select boxes with additional ones.

Get rid of AmazingTab right from the browser

The quickest AmazingTab removal option is scanning the affected machine with anti-malware or anti-spyware software. This method will ensure that you have no traces of any unwanted program left. Also, these tools can be an excellent addition to your computer’s security system to prevent infiltration of undesired apps in the future.

If you do not want to remove AmazingTab automatically, below you can find manual elimination instructions, but you have to be very attentive. Any traces left can be a source of infection repetition. Clean your browser extension settings often and make sure that you are not downloading anything from dubious websites.

You may remove virus damage with a help of FortectIntego. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes are recommended to detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.

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Getting rid of AmazingTab ads. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Get rid of browser hijacker from your Windows

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  1. Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 1
  3. From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
  6. Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK. Uninstall from Windows 2

If you are Windows 7/XP user, proceed with the following instructions:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 7/XP
  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
  3. Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash) Uninstall from Mac 1

To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
  3. In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
  4. Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files. Uninstall from Mac 2

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 on Uninstall at the bottom. 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 Privacy & security.
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select everything (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 Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

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

If this solution failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method. Note that you need to backup your data before proceeding.

  1. Find the following folder on your computer: C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
  2. Press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select all folders.
  3. Right-click on them and pick Delete Advanced MS Edge reset 1
  4. Now right-click on the Start button and pick Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  5. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following command, and then press Enter:

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose Advanced MS Edge reset 2

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. Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Follow these steps and delete AmazingTab from Firefox completely

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 unwanted plugin 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 Options.
  3. Under Home options, enter your preferred site that will open every time you newly open the Mozilla Firefox.

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, as well as Cached Web Content and press 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

To remove all PUP-related entries from Chrome follow these steps

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 the suspicious plugins that might be 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 unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.
  3. Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall. Remove extensions from Safari

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…
  2. From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
  3. Confirm with Clear History. Clear cookies and website data from Safari

Reset Safari if the above-mentioned steps did not help you:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  4. From the menu bar, click Develop, and then select Empty Caches. Reset Safari

After uninstalling this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and fixing each of your web browsers, we recommend you to scan your PC system with a reputable anti-spyware. This will help you to get rid of AmazingTab registry traces and will also identify related parasites or possible malware infections on your computer. For that you can use our top-rated malware remover: FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes.

How to prevent from getting adware

Choose a proper web browser and improve your safety with a VPN tool

Online spying has got momentum in recent years and people are getting more and more interested in how to protect their privacy online. One of the basic means to add a layer of security – choose the most private and secure web browser. Although web browsers can't grant full privacy protection and security, some of them are much better at sandboxing, HTTPS upgrading, active content blocking, tracking blocking, phishing protection, and similar privacy-oriented features. However, if you want true anonymity, we suggest you employ a powerful Private Internet Access VPN – it can encrypt all the traffic that comes and goes out of your computer, preventing tracking completely.

 

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