Delicious.download is the program triggering random pop-up messages and browser notifications

Delicious.download virus functions as a search engine, which pops up an odd message “You ready to go…” before redirecting you to the Yahoo database. Due to this strange behavior, the website has been categorized as a browser hijacker.
It is worth mentioning that the site does not behave aggressively like typical browser hijackers which:
- redirect to sponsored websites
- launch new tabs behind the browser window
- display excessive amount of ads
- monitor your browser’s traffic
Though it does not “fulfill” all the above-enumerated specifications, delicious.download redirect phenomenon may not only seem odd but evolve into a frustrating phenomenon.
Despite the fact that the hijacker uses the Yahoo search database, which again might have diminished authority due to continuous data breaches last year[1], it does not present its own privacy policy, terms of use, or contact credentials.
The absence of these documents only adds up to the fact that the site might engage in shady activities.
For instance, the PUP might be collecting information about browsing habits and then trade this information.[2] Without a privacy policy, it is not clear whether Delicious Download web owners take the necessary measures to anonymize such information.
Furthermore, the very domain name of the hijacker does not evoke positive impressions. It also sparks doubts about the ulterior motives of the domain. While this hijacker does not seem complicated nor destructive, you may still get mislead by unknown websites other than the Yahoo database.
However, such redirection might cause more troublesome especially with the rise of cryptocurrency miners. Thus, you may want to remove Delicious.download from the browser. You can use SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, MalwarebytesMalwarebytes to get rid of it faster because these security tools can find all related pieces on the machine.
Ways to stop unwanted redirections
Usually, users get redirected to this domain once after they mistype the URL name of their wanted site or they are looking for a download manager. Alternatively, regarding the name of this PUP, you are likely to encounter its scripts on torrent sharing domains or websites overcrowded with ads.
In order to limit the risk of getting redirected to this domain, install a malware elimination tool. Certain software blocks similar sites before you get redirected there. Speaking of the particular browser hijack, it does not exist as it is promoted as an optional add-on in the installation wizards of free applications.
Delete all the threats to get rid of the Delicious.download web scripts
If you have been continuously redirected to this domain, it planted its web scripts in the browser. In order to remove delicious.download virus elements, take a look at the below instructions and follow the steps. Attentively perform all the steps to get rid of all virus components. You can opt for a faster option – a full browser reset.
You can also opt for a faster option, automatic elimination. The malware elimination tool will help you complete the proper delicious.download removal. Note that this hijacker might be promoted in non-native English, for instance, Hungarian[3] websites as well.
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.
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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