Delete Clickworker.me Ads from Safari

 

Clickworker.me Ads is a well-known adware which has been bothering Windows users. Although, the deceptive appearance of this adware has tricked various system users who convinced into installing this toolbar onto their machine as a simple way to convert their documents to PDF format. The toolbar offers a possibility in order to convert various files straight from web browser’s startup page. However, this adware forgets to mention that, after getting inside, Clickworker.me Ads changes the start page, new tab page and other settings on installed Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera and other browsers. So, if wondering is the toolbar safe, the short answer is no.

Annoying Activities Initiates By Clickworker.me Ads

• Clickworker.me Ads sets its own domain as default search engine, new tab URL address or homepage.
• Redirects the victimized computer users to promotional web portals.
• Displays large amount of pop-up advertisements on user’s computer screen.
• Gathers browsing-related data about the infected system users.
• Blocks user’s attempts to uninstall Clickworker.me Ads from their operating systems.

How To Deal With Clickworker.me Ads Adware?

So-called this computer virus replaces the affected browser’s homepage with fake search provider that offer quick access to some popular domains or file converting services. Although, using a new search tool is not recommended due to the suspicious browser redirect tendencies. Cyber security researchers warn about potentially unsafe redirect issues when Clickworker.me Ads threat force infected users to visit unreliable or even high-risk domains once they click on the displayed search result link. So, even if you are rerouted to Yahoo search results, you can never be sure that the displayed link you click is safe.

Moreover, those computer users who are already interested in Clickworker.me Ads removal from Google Chrome or other widely used Internet browsers can head straight to the end of this security article. Experts have provided brief elimination instructions of this adware that will help you not only to remove fake extension, but also reset your web browsers to the primary state. However, the quickest method to remove Clickworker.me Ads is to scan the PC with a credible anti-spyware tool. In case, if this method does not satisfy your needs, then please check the manual removal instructions mentioned at the end of this article.

Learn To Remove Clickworker.me Ads Using Manual Methods

Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete Clickworker.me Ads 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 Clickworker.me Ads 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 Clickworker.me Ads 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 Clickworker.me Ads 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.

Still having troubles in removing Clickworker.me Ads from your compromised PC ? Then you don’t need to worry. You can feel free to ask questions to us about malware related issues.