History Button Ads – Can You Trust Them?
During analysis we found History Button extension bundled up with hundreds of freeware. Upon installation, the extension displays countless ads having the tagline 'History Button Ads' or 'Ads by History Button.' At the time of writing this adware was available in Chrome Web Store with description – one click access to History page from the toolbar. We don't say that it is a malicious extension but the fact is it invites hundreds advertiser to share online ads among its users. These ads may be creepy and creating trouble in online surfing. The adware was first published in June 2010 and yet it has not received any important update from its authors. At present time, it is only available in English language so that people who doesn't read/write English will not find History Button Ads adware useful.
While performing depth inspection, we got to know that History Button extension doesn't include the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy agreement. So that, we can say that the extension developers must be trying to hoax Chrome users for generate affiliate commission in a secret way. Before writing the article we read users review on Chrome Web Store, actually over 70% users were not satisfied with the service that History Button Ads extension provides. What is more, the adware is also compatible with Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Though, if you don't go through Custom or Advanced option while installing freeware from untrusted sites, your computer will be penetrated with adware apps without your consent. As a result, your favorite web browser will get hijacked and start performing unusual activities – display of online ads, session monitoring, keystrokes recording and many more. Since, History Button Ads extension lacks adequate authentication from AV vendors, includes malicious scripts, thus using it is not safe at all.
Expert's Recommendation to History Button Ads' Victims
First things first, you should avoid using History Button Ads extension if you really care about your privacy. We have to make it clear that the extension has already failed our initial test. Though, you should quarantine it as often as possible. You can make use of Automatic History Button remover or manual instruction provided below:
Click to Free Scan for History Button Ads on PC
Step:1 Remove History Button Ads or any Suspicious Program from Control Panel resulting in Pop-ups
- Click on Start and in Menu, Select Control Panel.
- In Control Panel, Search for History Button Ads or any suspicious program
- Once found, Click to Uninstall History Button Ads or related program from list of Programs
- However, if you are not sure do not Uninstall it as this will remove it permanently from the system.
Step:2 How to Reset Google Chrome to Remove History Button Ads
- Open Google Chrome browser on your PC
- On the top right corner of the browser you will see 3 stripes option, click on it.
- After that click on Settings from the list of menus available on chrome’s panel.
- At the end of the page, a button is available with option to “Reset settings”.
- Click on the button and get rid of History Button Ads from your Google Chrome.
How to Reset Mozilla Firefox to Uninstall History Button Ads
- Open Mozilla Firefox web browser and click on the options icon with 3 stripes sign and also click on help option with (?) mark.
- Now click on “Troubleshooting Information” from the given list.
- Within the upper right corner of the next window you can find “Refresh Firefox” button, click on it.
- To reset your Mozilla Firefox browser simply click on “Refresh Firefox” button again, after which all unwanted changes made by History Button Ads will be removed automatically.
Steps to Reset Internet Explorer to Get Rid of History Button Ads
- You need to close all Internet Explorer windows which are currently working or open.
- Now open Internet Explorer again and click on Tools button, with wrench icon.
- Go to the menu and click on Internet Options.
- A dialogue box will appear, then click on Advanced tab on it.
- Saying Reset Internet Explorer Settings, click on Reset again.
- When IE applied the default settings then, click on Close. And then click OK.
Restart the PC is a must for taking effect on all the changes you have made.
Step:3 How to Protect your PC from History Button Ads in Near Future
Steps to Turn On Safe Browsing Features
Internet Explorer: Activate SmartScreen Filter against History Button Ads
- This can be done on IE Versions 8 and 9. It mailnly helps in detecting History Button Ads while browsing
- Launch IE
- Choose Tools in IE 9. If you are using IE 8, Find Safety option in Menu
- Now Select SmartScreen Filter and opt for Turn on SmartScreen Filter
- Once done, Restart IE
How to Enable Phishing and History Button Ads Protection on Google Chrome
- Click on Google Chrome browser
- Select Customize and Control Google Chrome (3-Bar Icon)
- Now Choose Settings from the option
- In the Settings Option, Click on Show advanced Settings which can be found at the bottom of the Setup
- Select Privacy Section and click on Enable Phishing and Malware Protection
- Now Restart Chrome, this will keep your browser safe from History Button Ads
How to Block History Button Ads Attack and Web Forgeries
- Click to Load Mozilla Firefox
- Press on Tools on Top Menu and Select options
- Choose Security and enable check mark on following
- warn me when some site installs add-ons
- Block reported Web forgeries
- Block reported attack Sites
If still History Button Ads exists on your system, Scan your PC to detect and Get Rid of it
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