Wholewowblog.com ads (Free Instructions)

Wholewowblog.com ads Removal Guide

What is Wholewowblog.com ads?

Wholewowblog.com is a fake website designed to expose users to ads via the push notification feature

Wholewowblog.comWholewowblog.com is a so-called push notification virus that can be removed via web browser settings

Users might encounter all sorts of websites while browsing the web on their web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or MS Edge. While the destination is always clear when a direct URL is used in the address bar, search engines and links from other websites can take users to places they have never intended to go, and this is precisely how most people encounter Wholewowblog.com. Adware[1] could be another reason for such redirects, so this issue should also be thoroughly investigated.

Once on the website, users are often caught off guard, as, from the first sight, the page looks relatively familiar – at least most versions of it do. Upon entry, visitors might be presented with a fake message that strongly recommends pressing the “Allow” button within the notification prompt that shows up at the top left corner of the page.

There are plenty of “reasons” given by the Wholewowblog.com scam authors for this to happen. First and foremost, the “Allow” button is presented as something completely different and not an action that would allow the site to send information to users directly to their desktops. Here are a few examples one might see:

Click Allow if you are not a robot
The download is ready! Click Allow to download the file
Click “Allow” to win the prize and it in our shop
If you are 18+, tap Allow
Click “Allow” to play the video

In addition to these fake messages, a picture that correlates with them is shown as well. For example, if you are asked to bypass the alleged robot test, there is a picture of a robot and a human; if you are asked to press the allow button to watch the video, a fake video image is shown in the background (it often looks like a YouTube player).

These prompts are evidently fake, and sole purpose of theirs is to make users allow the notifications to be received from the Wholewowblog.com site. Those who do get tricked often don't even realize what has happened, as they are usually redirected to other deceptive or fake websites (for example, Myhypeposts.com, Bestfaustcaptcha.top, or Raymarine.top), and nothing else happens at the time.

If you would like to get rid of the intrusive push notifications, we will explain the whole process in the detailed instructions below. Likewise, we will show how to check the system for adware and malware to ensure nothing malicious is running in the background.

Name Wholewowblog.com
Type Push notifications, ads, scam, pop-ups
Distribution The entry point is via the notification prompt – users need to press the “Allow” button
Symptoms You may start seeing intrusive pop-ups on your desktop – clicking these may lead to insecure or even malicious websites
Risks Push notifications sent by the site might result in you visiting dangerous websites; as a consequence, you might suffer from malware infections, financial losses, or personal data disclosure to malicious parties
Removal You can stop the unwanted notifications by accessing web browser settings, as explained in the instructions below. If you suspect adware infection, you should use SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner security software to eliminate it quickly
Recovery Make sure you clean your browsers after you delete PUPs from the system. To do that automatically, you can use FortectIntego

More about Wholewowblog.com push notifications

Users typically start seeing Wholewowblog.com to their surprise, as they have no clue why are they showing up or how did they get there. The activity is very intrusive – the pop-ups show up on top of every other app currently running in the background and can also take users out of full-screen modes when playing videos or video games.

Push notifications are also not triggered by users' actions, as they can show up when they are browsing the web or doing something else on their computer. The condition for that to happen, however, is for the web browser to be running. Unfortunately, the activity can also occur when the browser is running in the background and not even being used.

The contents of push notifications can also be particularly damaging. Since the scam authors do not really care about the quality of ads that are promoted to users (they rely on deceptive ad networks instead of trustworthy ones), they could see all types of misleading messages, which may include:

  • Fake virus infection notices
  • Get rich quick schemes[2]
  • Fake gift cards or free prize notifications, etc.

If the Wholewowblog.com push notifications are not removed, users might click on the promoted links by accident only because they can show up abruptly. These would then lead people to malicious websites which, under certain circumstances, trick them into performing other damaging actions, such as disclosing their personal information or downloading malicious software.

Wholewowblog.com popupsCrooks use misleading messages to make users click the Allow button

Remove the unwanted pop-ups easily

Removing unwanted push notifications is really easy. The problem is that many people are not even aware of what they are and how to get to them. The push notification feature has been around for years now, and since most users choose not to engage with them in the first place, they never had to deal with their removal either. Proceed with the instructions below in order to stop the unwanted ads from showing up on your screen:

Google Chrome (desktop):

  1. Open Google Chrome browser and go to Menu > Settings.
  2. Scroll down and click on Advanced.
  3. Locate the Privacy and security section and pick Site Settings > Notifications.
  4. Look at the Allow section and look for a suspicious URL.
  5. Click the three vertical dots next to it and pick Block. This should remove unwanted notifications from Google Chrome.Stop notifications on Chrome PC 2

Google Chrome (Android):

  1. Open Google Chrome and tap on Settings (three vertical dots).
  2. Select Notifications.
  3. Scroll down to the Sites section.
  4. Locate the unwanted URL and toggle the button to the left (Off setting).Stop notifications on Chrome Android

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Menu > Options.
  2. Click on Privacy & Security section.
  3. Under Permissions, you should be able to see Notifications. Click the Settings button next to it.
  4. In the SettingsNotification Permissions window, click on the drop-down menu by the URL in question.
  5. Select Block and then click on Save Changes. This should remove unwanted notifications from Mozilla Firefox.Stop notifications on Mozilla Firefox 2

Safari:

  1. Click on Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to the Websites tab and, under General, select Notifications.
  3. Select the web address in question, click the drop-down menu and select Deny.Stop notifications on Safari

MS Edge:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge, and click the Settings and more button (three horizontal dots) at the top-right of the window.
  2. Select Settings and then go to Advanced.
  3. Under Website permissions, pick Manage permissions and select the URL in question.
  4. Toggle the switch to the left to turn notifications off on Microsoft Edge.Stop notifications on Edge 2

MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings.
  2. Select Site permissions.
  3. Go to Notifications on the right.
  4. Under Allow, you will find the unwanted entry.
  5. Click on More actions and select Block.Stop notifications on Edge Chromium

Internet Explorer:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, and click on the Gear icon at the top-right of the window.
  2. Select Internet options and go to the Privacy tab.
  3. In the Pop-up Blocker section, click on Settings.
  4. Locate web address in question under Allowed sites and pick Remove.Stop notifications on Internet Explorer

Don't forget to remove adware

As we already mentioned, adware could be behind the redirect activities that could occur on your browser when affected. Adware is a type of software that is particularly widespread, as its developers often use deceptive delivery methods such as software bundling or fake/misleading ads.

Once installed, adware changes the settings of the used web browser(s) and starts importing its own advertisements. These can be commonly be perceived as ads that come from the websites themselves, as an additional virtual layer is commonly used. To make matters worse, the program responsible for these ads is usually useless and fails to fulfill its promised functions – it can be a video player, system optimizer, fake antivirus, ad-blocker, and more.

In order to get rid of all the potentially unwanted and malicious software, we recommend first performing a scan with SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes, or another powerful security software. It would guarantee that malware and its processes are removed at once. Nonetheless, we still recommend checking the manual guide below which would explain how to delete browser extensions and uninstall unwanted programs from the system.

A very important step here is to make sure that the browser is cleaned from leftover files and tracking cookies,[3] as the intrusive ads might return or data tracking activities continue. If you would rather skip these manual steps, you should instead employ FortectIntego PC repair and maintenance tool to resolve these issues quickly and effectively.

Offer
do it now!
Download
Fortect Happiness
Guarantee
Download
Intego Happiness
Guarantee
Compatible with Microsoft Windows Compatible with macOS
What to do if failed?
If you failed to fix virus damage using Fortect Intego, submit a question to our support team and provide as much details as possible.
Fortect Intego has a free limited scanner. Fortect Intego offers more through scan when you purchase its full version. When free scanner detects issues, you can fix them using free manual repairs or you can decide to purchase the full version in order to fix them automatically.
Alternative Software
Different software has a different purpose. If you didn’t succeed in fixing corrupted files with Fortect, try running SpyHunter 5.
Alternative Software
Different software has a different purpose. If you didn’t succeed in fixing corrupted files with Intego, try running Combo Cleaner.

Getting rid of Wholewowblog.com ads. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  1. Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 1
  3. From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
  6. Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK. Uninstall from Windows 2

If you are Windows 7/XP user, proceed with the following instructions:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 7/XP
  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
  3. Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash) Uninstall from Mac 1

To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
  3. In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
  4. Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files. Uninstall from Mac 2

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click on Uninstall at the bottom. Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Privacy & security.
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select everything (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear. Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. 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. Reset MS Edge

If this solution failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method. Note that you need to backup your data before proceeding.

  1. Find the following folder on your computer: C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
  2. Press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select all folders.
  3. Right-click on them and pick Delete Advanced MS Edge reset 1
  4. Now right-click on the Start button and pick Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  5. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following command, and then press Enter:

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose Advanced MS Edge reset 2

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove. Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now. Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset. Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select unwanted plugin and click Remove. Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Options.
  3. Under Home options, enter your preferred site that will open every time you newly open the Mozilla Firefox.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data…
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data, as well as Cached Web Content and press Clear. Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information. Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox…
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox. Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. 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. Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data. Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. 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:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings. Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.
  3. Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall. Remove extensions from Safari

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…
  2. From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
  3. Confirm with Clear History. Clear cookies and website data from Safari

Reset Safari if the above-mentioned steps did not help you:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  4. From the menu bar, click Develop, and then select Empty Caches. Reset Safari

How to prevent from getting adware

Protect your privacy – employ a VPN

There are several ways how to make your online time more private – you can access an incognito tab. However, there is no secret that even in this mode, you are tracked for advertising purposes. There is a way to add an extra layer of protection and create a completely anonymous web browsing practice with the help of Private Internet Access VPN. This software reroutes traffic through different servers, thus leaving your IP address and geolocation in disguise. Besides, it is based on a strict no-log policy, meaning that no data will be recorded, leaked, and available for both first and third parties. The combination of a secure web browser and Private Internet Access VPN will let you browse the Internet without a feeling of being spied or targeted by criminals. 

No backups? No problem. Use a data recovery tool

If you wonder how data loss can occur, you should not look any further for answers – human errors, malware attacks, hardware failures, power cuts, natural disasters, or even simple negligence. In some cases, lost files are extremely important, and many straight out panic when such an unfortunate course of events happen. Due to this, you should always ensure that you prepare proper data backups on a regular basis.

If you were caught by surprise and did not have any backups to restore your files from, not everything is lost. Data Recovery Pro is one of the leading file recovery solutions you can find on the market – it is likely to restore even lost emails or data located on an external device.

About the author
Linas Kiguolis
Linas Kiguolis - Expert in social media

If this free guide helped you and you are satisfied with our service, please consider making a donation to keep this service alive. Even a smallest amount will be appreciated.

Contact Linas Kiguolis
About the company Esolutions

References