Gameorplay.info is a URL used for browser redirects to promotional sites

Gameorplay.info is a highly suspicious domain that is used by several adware programs to trigger browser redirects to sponsored websites. This potentially unwanted program (PUP)[1] initiates continuous redirects via gameorplay.info/nextpage.html site and might display aggressive pop-ups. Additionally, it can collect various information about user's browsing habits and history.
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Gameorplay.info |
| Type | Adware |
| Danger level | Medium. Alters browser's settings and monitors browsing activity |
| Symptoms | Redirects to questionable Russian websites via gameorplay.info/nextpage.html domain, aggressive pop-ups and ads appearing when browsing the web. |
| Targeted browsers | Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc. |
| Distribution method | Freeware and shareware packages |
| To uninstall Gameorplay.info, install FortectIntego and run a full system scan | |
Gameorplay.info virus travels in freeware or shareware packages. This distribution method allows sneaking into computers unnoticed if a user doesn’t pay attention to this important procedure. Once inside, it might affect all installed web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and others.
The main sings that Gameorplay.info adware affected your browser are:
- constant redirects to gameorplay.info/nextpage.html;
- redirects to Russian gaming, gambling, adult dating or even pornographic websites;
- the appearance of pop-ups informing about detected viruses;
- delivery of ads that promote suspicious software or available updates.
Gameorplay.info redirect virus is designed to get user’s clicks and force them to visit questionable sites in order to increase traffic, promote suspicious products or involve in cyber crime. These activities are profitable for the developer of adware. Hence, after the hijack, users can expect freezing or crashing browser due to the increased amount of commercial content.
Additionally, adware that is responsible for redirecting to Gameorplay.info might be capable of tracking non-personally identifiable information about users. User’s location, browsing history, clicked or downloaded content helps to display targeted ads which are more likely to be clicked. It means that authors of an ad-supported app can get more money.
However, the adware might promote malicious content and trick into installing malware[2] or spyware. For this reason, you have to stay away from ads and proceed with Gameorplay.info removal. We highly suggest scanning device with FortectIntego as soon as first sudden redirect appears.
Additionally, you can remove Gameorplay.info manually. Our team prepared illustrated guidelines that will help to find and uninstall all adware-related content, and reset affected web browsers in order to stop tracking.

Computer users install adware without knowing it
Gameorplay hijack might occur when installing any freeware or shareware incorrectly. According to research made by specialists from LesVirus.fr, users usually install free programs incorrectly and rely on Recommended/Quick settings. In this way, adware, browser hijackers and other PUPs enter the system without informing the user.
However, it is possible to avoid such unpleasant situation. All you need to do is to switch to Custom/Advanced settings and follow the setup attentively. If you see the list of optional downloads, remove the ticks next to them to stop their infiltration. Security specialists from NoVirus.uk[3] also remind to choose software download sources wisely stay away from illegal file-sharing websites or P2P networks.
Get rid of Gameorplay redirect problem
We have already told in the beginning that it’s possible to remove Gameorplay.info both manually and automatically. If you are here for manual elimination guide, scroll down below and begin the process. Be careful! If you leave some programs or files related to PUP, those unwanted redirects will come back.
However, you can avoid failure and make sure that the virus is gone for good. You have to install anti-malware software and scan the computer. After the automatic Gameorplay.info removal, reset each of the affected web browsers to get rid of cookies or other shady tracking technologies.
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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