NX Gone ads: what it is and how to remove it
NX Gone is a browser extension that acts as adware, displaying more commercial content such as pop-ups, banners, and redirects. While it claims to help inexperienced users navigate the Internet, this claim is rarely true.
Facts checked October 7, 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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NX Gone ads: summary
| Distribution | Shady websites, deceptive ads, freeware installations |
|---|---|
| NAME | NX Gone |
| TYPE | Adware |
| SYMPTOMS | Annoying pop-ups and other types of advertisements start appearing on the screen |
| DANGERS | Links embedded in the ads might lead to dangerous websites |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| 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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| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
|---|---|
| Name | NX Gone |
| Type | Adware extension |
| Symptoms | An unknown program in Installed apps |
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Program | NX Gone |
| First seen | 13 July 2023 |
| Facts checked | 7 October 2026 |
Is NX Gone ads dangerous?
From our report of Jul 2023 · not reviewed since
NX Gone is a dubious browser extension that crooks use to generate revenue
NX Gone is a browser extension that acts as adware, displaying more commercial content such as pop-ups, banners, and redirects.
While it claims to help inexperienced users navigate the Internet, this claim is rarely true. Crooks frequently try to make their applications appear useful and appealing in order to encourage user installation or discourage removal.
Fraudsters use these applications to generate revenue through pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. Although some advertisements appear to be harmless, they can actually be dangerous. Unfortunately, dishonest advertisers frequently use rogue advertising networks to display advertisements that lead to dangerous websites.
As a result, users may unintentionally visit scam pages designed to trick them into disclosing personal information, downloading potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), or even downloading malware. Ads promoting counterfeit antivirus software, software deals, surveys, giveaways, and other deceptive content are not uncommon.
As a result, seemingly innocuous pop-ups can lead to more serious problems. It is critical to remove this intruder as soon as possible, especially if the affected device is used by underage people.
From our report of Jul 2023 · not reviewed since
Freeware installations
It is also possible that the NX Gone adware entered your computer without your knowledge, especially if you use freeware distribution platforms.
To monetize user activity, these platforms frequently bundle additional software in their installers.
It is critical to remain vigilant during the installation process and to select the "Custom" or "Advanced" installation methods. Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to understand how your data will be used. The most important step is to go through the file list carefully and uncheck any boxes next to unrelated applications.
From our report of Jul 2023 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on NX Gone
- Eliminate the extension through your browser settings; scanning the machine with anti-malware tools is recommended
How NX Gone ads got into your browser
From our report of Jul 2023 · not reviewed since
Applications like NX Gone are frequently found on dubious download pages like Watchintenselyoriginaltheproduct.vip.
These pages use social engineering techniques to trick users into thinking they need to install a browser plugin in order to perform certain actions.
We strongly advise against visiting unfamiliar websites and avoiding clicking on random links or advertisements, as these can lead to malicious websites. Websites that engage in illegal activities, such as illegal streaming platforms, should be avoided because they are unregulated.
It is best to use official web stores and developer pages to ensure security. Apps that are listed on digital marketplaces go through a rigorous review process. However, thorough research is still recommended, as some malicious apps may slip through the cracks. Before making a decision, always read reviews, consider ratings, and keep the number of users in mind.
How to remove NX Gone ads
How to remove the NX Gone 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 NX Gone
NX Gone is removed like any other program, from the list of installed apps. In Windows 11 that is Settings > Apps > Installed apps, in Windows 10 Settings > Apps > Apps & features, and in both you can also use Control Panel > Programs and Features.
Select NX Gone, click Uninstall and follow the uninstaller to the end. Then look at the entries just above and below it when the list is sorted by date: bundled programs install at the same minute.
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 NX Gone 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
Stream videos without limitations, no matter where you are
There are multiple parties that could find out almost anything about you by checking your online activity.
While this is highly unlikely, advertisers and tech companies are constantly tracking you online. The first step to privacy should be a secure browser that focuses on tracker reduction to a minimum.
Even if you employ a secure browser, you will not be able to access websites that are restricted due to local government laws or other reasons. In other words, you may not be able to stream Disney+ or US-based Netflix in some countries. To bypass these restrictions, you can employ a powerful VPN, which provides dedicated servers for torrenting and streaming, not slowing you down in the process.
Data backups are important - recover your lost files
Ransomware is one of the biggest threats to personal data.
Once it is executed on a machine, it launches a sophisticated encryption algorithm that locks all your files, although it does not destroy them. The most common misconception is that anti-malware software can return files to their previous states. This is not true, however, and data remains locked after the malicious payload is deleted.
While regular data backups are the only secure method to recover your files after a ransomware attack, tools such as can also be effective and restore at least some of your lost data.
From our report of Jul 2023 · not reviewed since
Remove NX Gone adware
To eliminate the NX Gone adware, you can access your browser settings and navigate to the extension list.
We suggest removing the plugins individually to observe any noticeable alterations.
MS Edge (Chromium)
- 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 the suspicious plugins that might be related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
- 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 on Uninstall at the bottom.
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
- 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 unwanted plugin and click Remove.
- Click Safari > Preferences...
- In the new window, pick Extensions.
- Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall.
From our report of Jul 2023 · not reviewed since
Protect your privacy
It is now common for websites and web applications to display intrusive prompts requiring users to accept cookies.
These prompts frequently obstruct the view, which causes frustration. Many people, in their haste to proceed, simply click "Accept" without giving it much thought. However, if you have encountered unexpected pop-up spam, there is a good chance that you have visited dubious websites that are still tracking your online activities.
Cookies can store a variety of information, including the websites you visit, the links you click, your search queries, and even your online purchases. This data could be sold to advertising networks or other third parties.
This tool can automatically clear cookies and cache from your browsers, reclaim storage space, repair corrupted files, repair system errors, and optimize the performance of your device. You can improve your online privacy and browsing experience by using such a tool.
From our report of Jul 2023 · not reviewed since
Scan your system with anti-malware tools
Manual removal of potentially unwanted programs can be ineffective at times because users may overlook related files and entries.
Furthermore, malicious actors frequently disguise these programs as ostensibly useful tools, making them difficult to detect. If you still prefer manual removal, we have instructions for both Windows and Mac computers:
To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:
- Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
- From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
- Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
- If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
- Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK.
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
- Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
- At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
- In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
- Click OK once the removal process is finished.
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
- Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash)
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
- In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
- Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files.
Questions about NX Gone ads
Is NX Gone a virus?
Most programs that appear the way NX Gone did are not viruses in the strict sense. They are potentially unwanted programs:
- real software that arrives bundled with other downloads and then shows offers
- changes browser settings
- starts with Windows
Some are harmless, some are annoying and a few carry adware. What makes it worth removing is that you did not choose it.
Uninstall it from Installed apps and check the startup list and the browsers for anything added the same day. If it refuses to uninstall or returns after a restart, treat it as more serious and run a Microsoft Defender offline scan.
NX Gone came back after I uninstalled it. Why?
Something else is reinstalling it. Common causes are a second program from the same publisher, a scheduled task that downloads it again, or a browser extension that keeps prompting for it. Sort Installed apps by install date and uninstall each entry from the same day that you did not choose.
Then open Task Scheduler and look in the Task Scheduler Library for tasks with updater-style names that you do not recognise. Check Startup apps in Task Manager too. If NX Gone still returns, start Windows in Safe Mode, uninstall it there and run a Microsoft Defender offline scan, which looks for loaders that ordinary scans can miss.
Why didn't my antivirus catch NX Gone?
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.
An ad showed a phone number and I called it. What now?
The number belongs to scammers, not to Microsoft or an antivirus company. If you only talked, hang up and do not call back. If you let them connect to the PC, disconnect it from the internet, uninstall the remote access program they used, such as AnyDesk, TeamViewer, ScreenConnect or UltraViewer, and run a full and offline scan.
If you paid or gave bank details, call your bank at once on the number printed on your card. Change any passwords you typed while they were connected, and report the call.
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.
How did NX Gone get on my computer?
Our report lists the distribution as shady websites, deceptive ads, freeware installations. Software of this kind often comes bundled with free programs, fake updates or downloads from unofficial sites.
It can also arrive through a browser extension or a notification you allowed on a spam page. Think back to what you installed or allowed just before the first ad or redirect appeared.
Will Fortect remove NX Gone?
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 NX Gone, 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
- Malwarebytes: Adware (read October 7, 2026)
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Potentially unwanted program (read October 7, 2026)
- Dataprot: What Are Cookies? The Good and the Bad of Browser Cookies (read October 7, 2026)
- Google Chrome Help: Use notifications to get alerts (no longer online) (read October 7, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 7, 2026)