What do you know about Ad Galazy?
Ad Galazy also known as simply Ad Galazy, reported by malware researchers as a Potentially Unwanted Program. It automatically configures the Internet browser and send all web traffic through the bundle of Privoxy server having file name oxy.exe. This file extension allows adware to monitor almost all web traffic and injects several annoying advertisements into the site that you visit. It actually uses Privoxy server to inject lost of JavaScript which is used to injects tons of commercial advertisements in several form such as pop-under ads, pop-up ads, banner ads, image ads, audio or video ads, in-text ads and much more. It is capable for targeting almost all version of Windows System and Web browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Google Chrome, Yahoo, Microsoft Edge and much more.
Threat's Profile of Ad Galazy
| Name | Ad Galazy |
| Type | Adware |
| File Name | oxy.exe |
| Risk Impact | Medium |
| Affected Systems | Win 32 & Win 64 |
| Affected Web Browsers | Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge and much more. |
| Description | Being a member of ransomware family, it locks almost all file types, makes them inaccessible and drops a ransom note on desktop screen. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware packages, spam campaigns, torrent hackers, pirated software, online games, file sharing sources etc. |
| Removal | Possible |
How does Ad Galazy infect PC?
Being a nasty and deceptive adware program, Ad Galazy is known to download & install secretly without user's awareness. It is usually performed by the Trojan downloader or third-party download manager. It actually offered by the team of malware researchers as a custom or advanced installation by freeware packages and other contents including media players, codecs, software updater etc. However, the installation procedure typically does not allow System user to reject adware from installing. Therefore, it is very necessary to avoid the installation of cost-free packages or shareware programs. While downloading any packages, you must accept software license, read terms & conditions and opt always Custom/Advanced installation option, so that you can easily untick the installation of unwanted program.
What are the common Symptoms of Ad Galazy Infection?
- Bombards user screen with thousand of commercial ads.
- Degrades overall performance speed by eating up too much memory space and Computer resources.
- Cause web redirection issue by making several unexpected modifications.
- Exploit PC vulnerabilities and injects several malicious threats.
- Prevents user from accessing favorite URL or domain and much more.
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Learn To Remove Ad Galazy Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete Ad Galazy Related Files And Folders
1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.
2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.
3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.
4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.
- %AppData%\[adware_name]
- %Temp%\[adware_name]
- %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
- %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
- %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]
Phase 2 : Get Rid of Ad Galazy Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers
From Chrome :
1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.
2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.
From Internet Explorer :
1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.
2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.
From Mozilla Firefox :
1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.
2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to Ad Galazy related extensions to remove them.
From Opera :
1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.
2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.
From Safari :
1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.
2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.
From Microsoft Edge :
Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.
Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –
1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.
2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.
Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –
1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.
2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.
Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from Ad Galazy On Different Web Browsers
1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.
2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.
3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.
4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.
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