Novelcamp.net. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
Novelcamp.net a suspicious website that promotes allegedly free books, but is closely associated with adware
Novelcamp.net is a potentially unwanted application that sneaks in with with freeware and shareware installation
Novelcamp.net is an adware[1] application that continually spams users' browsers with pop-up ads, redirects, displays sponsored links, and initiates other unwanted activity on the targeted computer. The infection of adware typically occurs when users download shareware or freeware from the internet, and not notice the optional offers that generally are disguised. After the infiltration, Novelcamp.net might modify the settings Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari in order to perform its suspicious activity. Furthermore, once redirected to the site which pretends to be a database for online novels, users will be exposed to countless ads, which might be unsafe on itself. Therefore, in case you can not get rid of m.novelcamp.net pop-ups on Windows or Android device, you should check out this article.
| Name | Novelcamp.net |
| Type | Adware/PUP |
| Associated sites | m.novelcamp.net |
| Infiltration | Software bundling, insecure websites |
| Symptoms | Intrusive ads, pop-ups, redirects, etc. |
| Main dangers | Malware infection |
| Elimination | Either use security software or check our manual guide below |
| Recovery | Scan your PC with Reimage to restore it to a working state |
Because the potentially unwanted application usually is installed stealthy, users are often baffled where all these annoying redirects and pop-up ads come from. Due to this, they often refer to the activity as Novelcamp.net virus, although it is not necessarily malware, as the host site is safe (it is even verified by Amazon valid certificate).[2]
However, adware and other PUPs can expose users to online dangers that otherwise would not be present. While the internet safety and security was drastically improved over the years, it is still not that secure of a place, and viruses can be lurking anywhere – especially if Novelcamp.net or similar adware is present on the machine.
For that reason, Novelcamp.net removal should be performed to secure the device to avoid malware infections or such consequences like data leak. As a general rule, potentially unwanted programs collect web browsing details from users for monetizing purposes. Evidently, all the accumulated data might be misused and end up in the hands of bad actors.
In some cases, it might be not that easy to remove Novelcamp.net pop-ups and other unwanted activity. This is because it can be associated with any adware program installed on the device. Some most aggressive types of adware don't even have an entry in a Control Panel or Apps installed folder.
For that reason, we recommend scanning the PC with security software that specializes in PUP detection and removal, although manual elimination should not hard to perform if the unwanted app is found easily. Additionally, experts[3] recommend using Reimage to recover from adware infection.
Click 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').
If you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.
Right click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'
Cick 'Go' and select 'Applications'
Click on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'
Click on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'
Right click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'
Delete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changes
Go to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button again
Go to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'
Select 'Clear' button
Open the start menu and select 'Task Manager'
Right-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'
Select 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show up
Find Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'
Go to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'
Find Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'
Copy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'
Click on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'
Select 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of them
Click on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'
Click on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of times
Click on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'
Look for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin icon
When in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'
Click 'X' to remove malicious URLs
When in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on it
Click on 'Reset' button to complete your removal
Click on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'
Go to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-ons
Click on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'
Select all options and click on 'Reset' button
Stay away from app bundles – they often install bloatware on the PC
As we already mentioned, adware application usually enters without much warning, so users are often surprised where are all those pop-ups, redirects and other unwanted activity is coming from. The answer is simple: those infected should check the applications they have recently installed. Installers, especially those which come from third-parties, often bundle additional applications for monetization purposes.
Unfortunately, users are then stuck with infected browsers which often redirect them to unwanted websites, block the content of legitimate sites and spawn multiple banners, pop-up windows, etc. Additionally, those who interact with the intrusive elements might expose themselves to malware infection or even personal data theft.
For that reason, don't get tricked by freeware developers. You should pick a reliable source for software downloads and avoid such programs like driver updaters, registry cleaners, compressors, file converters and similar. Do not stuff your PC with useless applications – not only will it slow down your device but you are more likely to have adware installed.
When dealing with the installation wizard, pay attention to each step. Developers often hide the optional elements under pre-ticked boxes, grayed out buttons, and similar tricks. Additionally, picking Advanced or Custom installation settings is mandatory, as this will ensure the installation of only desired software.
Get rid of Novelcamp.net pop-up ads
To remove Novelcamp.net virus from your device, you will have to perform several steps. First of all, you should try identifying the unwanted app yourself, as per our instructions below. However, sometimes it might be hard to determine which application is the culprit, especially if you have plenty installed on your PC.
For that reason, we suggest you try Novelcamp.net removal with the help of security software that specializes in PUP detection since most anti-virus engines focus on more severe infections like ransomware of trojans.
Once you complete Novelcamp.net adware elimination, you should reset each of the installed browsers to make sure the altered settings do not initiate more unwanted activity after the threat is gone.
If your Android device affected perform these steps:
- Turn off your Android phone
- Press the Power button to start the device again
- Once the animation starts showing, press and hold Volume Up and Volume Down buttons
- When in Safe Mode, go to Settings and find the Applications folder
- Once there, you should look for any unknown applications and uninstall them
TIP: never install apps from third-party sites or apps that ask for Admin privileges.
You can remove virus damage automatically with a help of one of these programs: Reimage, Malwarebytes MalwarebytesCombo Cleaner, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareMalwarebytes Malwarebytes. We recommend these applications because they detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.
To remove Novelcamp.net, follow these steps:
Remove Novelcamp.net from Windows systems
To get rid of Novelcamp.net ads and pop-ups, perform these simple steps on Windows PC:
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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
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If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
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Uninstall Novelcamp.net and related programs
Here, look for Novelcamp.net or any other recently installed suspicious programs. -
Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
Delete Novelcamp.net from Mac OS X system
If your macOS is affected by persistent ads and redirects, use these instructions to get rid of the unwanted application:
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If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.
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Wait until you see Applications folder and look for Novelcamp.net or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.
Uninstall Novelcamp.net from Internet Explorer (IE)
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Remove dangerous add-ons
Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top right corner of the browser and choose Manage Add-ons. -
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for Novelcamp.net and other suspicious plugins. Disable these entries by clicking Disable:
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Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of the browser and select Internet Options. Stay in General tab. -
Here, remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Click Apply to save changes.
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Reset Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon (menu) again and select Internet options. Go to Advanced tab. - Here, select Reset.
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When in the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset again to complete Novelcamp.net removal.
Eliminate Novelcamp.net from Microsoft Edge
Reset Microsoft Edge settings (Method 1):
- Launch Microsoft Edge app and click More (three dots at the top right corner of the screen).
- Click Settings to open more options.
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Once Settings window shows up, click Choose what to clear button under Clear browsing data option.
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Here, select all what you want to remove and click Clear.
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Now you should right-click on the Start button (Windows logo). Here, select Task Manager.
- When in Processes tab, search for Microsoft Edge.
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Right-click on it and choose Go to details option. If can’t see Go to details option, click More details and repeat previous steps.
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When Details tab shows up, find every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right click on each of them and select End Task to end these entries.
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser (Method 2):
If Method 1 failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method.
- Note: you need to backup your data before using this method.
- Find this folder on your computer:
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe. -
Select every entry which is saved on it and right click with your mouse. Then Delete option.
- Click the Start button (Windows logo) and type in window power in Search my stuff line.
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Right-click the Windows PowerShell entry and choose Run as administrator.
- Once Administrator: Windows PowerShell window shows up, paste this command line after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
Once these steps are finished, Novelcamp.net should be removed from your Microsoft Edge browser.
WindowsMac OS XInternet ExplorerMicrosoft EdgeFirefoxGoogle ChromeSafariGet rid of Novelcamp.net from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Add-ons → Extensions. -
Here, select Novelcamp.net and other questionable plugins. Click Remove to delete these entries.
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Reset Mozilla Firefox
Click on the Firefox menu on the top left and click on the question mark. Here, choose Troubleshooting Information. -
Now you will see Reset Firefox to its default state message with Reset Firefox button. Click this button for several times and complete Novelcamp.net removal.
Erase Novelcamp.net from Google Chrome
Once you are sure that the PUP is removed, you should reset Google Chrome as follows:
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Delete malicious plugins
Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Tools → Extensions. -
Here, select Novelcamp.net and other malicious plugins and select trash icon to delete these entries.
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Click on menu icon again and choose Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
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When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search sites. You should leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
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Reset Google Chrome
Click on menu icon on the top right of your Google Chrome and select Settings. -
Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Reset browser settings.
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Click Reset to confirm this action and complete Novelcamp.net removal.
Remove Novelcamp.net from Safari
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences. -
Here, select Extensions and look for Novelcamp.net or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
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Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari.... -
Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Novelcamp.net removal process.
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