TabMemoryOptimizer ads: what it is and how to remove it

From our report of Oct 2021 · not reviewed since

TabMemoryOptimizer promises to reduce the load on memory but also produces ads

TabMemoryOptimizer is a browser extension that may seem helpful initially - its primary function is to supposedly reduce the memory usage of a computer by freezing the unused browser tabs; this should also allegedly improve web browsing performance and speed. However, this application has plenty of negative characteristics and is commonly categorized as adware , making users' online time much less secure.

As soon as the app is installed on the system, it changes the way Google Chrome operates. Initially, there are no major differences observed by users, although this quickly changes after they start browsing the web. As long as the TabMemoryOptimizer extension is installed on the system, it will produce ads and even redirects to websites that promote scams.

As a result, people might be exposed to potentially dangerous content and end up installing other potentially unwanted programs or even malware. Personal information disclosure can also occur if users are redirected to a phishing website. Users might also be tricked into subscribing to services or contracts that are completely useless, which would result in unexpected financial losses.

From our report of Oct 2021 · not reviewed since

The deceptive features

It is not a secret that Google Chrom is notorious for its extensive resource usage, especially when many tabs are opened.

This is why so many people might find TabMemoryOptimizer appealing - it is supposed to reduce memory usage by freezing background browser tabs. Indeed, the description of the app sounds promising:

However, this function comes at the cost of a compromised web browser experience and even computer security. As soon as users start browsing the web, they might notice that their browser is not behaving as usual. There are several negatives aspects that they might come across:

While advertisements are legitimate for monetization, applications that insert ads everywhere and engage in aggressive redirect tendencies are considered malicious. To make matters worse, these ads are usually of malicious content. For example, people might be shown fake antivirus scan results, implying the system is infected with malware.

This can make some less experienced computer users believe that something is very wrong, and they might panic; the purpose of such fake messages is to make people download less than secure software. In fact, it is one of the main malware distribution methods.

Security software is the best way of dealing with malware and all its components.

• Pop-up ads show up on most visited websites;
• Redirects can occur abruptly;
• New tabs opened at ransom times.

From our report of Oct 2021 · not reviewed since

More from our earlier report on TabMemoryOptimizer

• Malware or adware infections can diminish the performance of your computer or cause serious stability issues.
• Make your computer run smoothly by suspending the tabs you aren't using

From our report of Oct 2021 · not reviewed since

TabMemoryOptimizer extension can be downloaded on the official Google Web Store website, although there are plenty of third-party sites that are used for its distribution.

Users typically install new browser extensions and applications from either official sources or third-party websites. They look for certain functionality - file converters, video players, adblockers, system optimizers, and much more.

Even though many such apps can indeed be useful, some of them have additional functions that might only be visible after installation, and they are not positive ones. In this case, people might be tempted by the reduced resource consumption while using their browsers.

Whenever you encounter an app that you have never heard of, you should first check some reviews online and not just blindly install it. Unfortunately, some people might end up installing the app without even realizing it - this commonly happens thanks to software bundling packages, where several additional components are inserted into one installer.

Thus, you should be careful when installing new applications on your PC, especially when they come from third-party websites. Take your time reading the installation instructions carefully, pick Advanced/Custom settings to stay in control, remove all ticks from pre-ticked boxes, and decline all the offers on the way (watch out for button placements).

From our report of Oct 2021 · not reviewed since

Remove TabMemoryOptimizer

It goes without saying that potentially unwanted programs, especially adware, should not be welcomed on any user's computer.

Not only does it commonly fail to provide quality features that would work, but also compromise people's web browsing experience by inserting ads into all visited websites. Nobody likes ads, although most users can tolerate them as long as they are not intrusive or malicious. Unfortunately, that's not something you could say about adware.

Since it is a browser extension, you need to access the settings and uninstall the unwanted app as follows:

MS Edge (Chromium)

MS Edge (legacy)

However, removing browser extensions is not enough, and you should take your time cleaning your browsers properly. Otherwise, the tracking activities and unwanted ads might show up as well. For a quick solution to remove cookies, caches, and other web data, you can use .

The tool can also fix the damage done to system files and serves as a great complementary application to your security software. If you want to do it manually, follow these steps:

MS Edge (Chromium)

MS Edge (legacy)

Keep in mind that there could be other unwanted browser extensions or applications installed on your system. The easiest way to check is by using security software, although if you are completely sure which apps you have recently installed and they are causing the unwanted browser behavior, you can get rid of them as per usual.

• 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.
• 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.
• Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
• Delete unwanted extensions 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.
• Click Safari > Preferences...
• In the new window, pick Extensions.
• Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall.
• 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.
• Click Menu and pick Options.
• Go to Privacy & Security section.
• Click on Clear Data...
• Select Cookies and Site Data, as well as Cached Web Content and press Clear.
• Click on Menu and go to Settings.
• Select Privacy and services.
• Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
• Under Time range, pick All time.
• Select Clear now.
• Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Privacy & security.
• Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
• Select everything (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
• Click Safari > Clear History...
• From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
• Confirm with Clear History.