Way to Remove ClickDark extension Adware

Do You Know How Dangerous the ClickDark extension Is?

ClickDark extension seems like a useful application benefiting your computer. For this reason, if you begin to install or decide to keep it, you will regret and it will totally let you down later. ClickDark extension is nothing but a adware which owns more disadvantage weighing the advantage. And some of the tech expert will agree that it has no advantage.

ClickDark extension is brought in by several ways and no matter in what way, it is hard for you to detect its trick. They can be pore websites, spam email, freeware installer and fake software update links. For example, you don’t know if it will be a spam email if it uses personal address and you will be curious about what it really is to avoid missing some important email from your customers, your HR, your teachers and anyone unknown but matter a lot. When you open its attachment which contains the trigger to download adware or some torrent files of adware. In this way, ClickDark extension exists on your PC. And you can’t even avoid if you are still using Internet.

Likewise, not only the way ClickDark extension enters your PC is harmful, but also it functions harmful conducts on your PC. It will put your activities under controls without consent. And it is able to expose your privacy information from your computer. Besides, ClickDark extension will be used as a tool to as a fraud conducted to your family and friends in your name. To protect yourself and people around you, we provide removal guides helpful for its deleting jibes.

Bad Issus Caused by ClickDark extension Virus

1. It can execute numerous harmful tasks to take up lots CPU and RAM space
2. It leads everything run slowly and causes system death or crash
3. It adds malicious browser extensions to present you endless ads and spam popups
4. It can get your PC infected with other infections like Spyware,Adware, Browser Hijacker and Ransomware
5. It causes malfunctions of many programs or system functions
6. It can be used to collect your privacy and personal information such as password, credit card information.

ClickDark extension Removal Process

Part 1. Manually Remove ClickDark extension on Windows OS

Part 2. Manually Remove ClickDark extension on Mac OS


Part 1. Manually Remove ClickDark extension on Windows OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1 – Uninstall malicious programs from Control Panel.

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  • 1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window
  • 2. Input “control panel” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Control Panel
  • 3. Click Uninstall a program:
  • 4. Right-click programs which may be related with ClickDark extension and click Uninstall:
ClickDark extension may re-install itself multiple times if you don’t delete its core files and related malware. To get rid of the virus permanently, we recommend downloading SpyHunter anti-malware to fully scan infected PC and find out all malicious programs:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULAPrivacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)


Step 2 – Remove malicious extensions from web browsers.

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Chrome

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On Chrome: Launch up Google Chrome> click Chrome menu > click Tools> click Extension> select extensions which may be related with ClickDark extension> click trash bin

Firefox

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On Firefox: Open Firefox, navigate to browser menu in the top right > select Add-ons > select add-ons which may be related with ClickDark extension> remove it with Disable or Remove button.

Internet Explorer

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On IE: Open Internet Explorer >click Tools > click Manager Add-on Tools and Extensions> select extensions which may be related with ClickDark extension > click Remove or Disable button.

Microsoft Edge

On Microsoft Edge: (Reset default homepage and search engine to remove ClickDark extension associated hijacker)

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Reset Edge homepage: Click More (…) > click Settings > select A specific page or pages under “Open with” > select Custom to type your favorite website.

Reset Edge search engine: Click More (…) > click Settings > Click View advanced settings > Click <Add new> under “Search in the address bar with”> type your favorite search engine >click Add as default.

ClickDark extension related extension or hijacker may re-install itself on your web browser multiple times if you don’t delete its core files and connected malware. 

To eliminate ClickDark extension permanently, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan for malicious files and malware:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULAPrivacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

 


Step 3 Find and remove malicious registry entries of ClickDark extension or malicious program.

NoteIn case any suspicious files, unwanted program, unwanted browser extension, or unwanted search engine cannot be removed manually, it is often caused by malicious program, which may adds files to registry or make changes in registry . Therefore, to uninstall such stubborn items, you need to find and remove malicious files in the Registry Editor. Check the steps below:

1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window;

2. Input “regedit” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Registry;

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3. Click Edit menu and select Find >> Type virus’s name into it and click Find Next >> Right click on the files and click Delete (Only If you can determine that they are related with malware):

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If you cannot determine which registry files are malicious, do not take risk to delete any file, or your system may be damaged.

To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan infected PC and find out all malicious registry files:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULAPrivacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)


 

Step 4 – Disable Notifications of suspicious websites on Web Browsers.

If some unwanted pop-ups or ads still appear on web browser, please try to disable their Notifications on all web browsers:

Edge

On Microsoft Edge

  • Launch Edge browser
  • Click on menu button of Microsoft Edge
  • Click Settings
  • Click “View advanced settings”
  • Click “Manage” under “Website permissions”
  • Find the unwanted URL and click the X (Clear) button to remove the URL.

Chrome

On Google Chrome

  • Click the three-dots Menu button on the right upper corner
  • Click “Settings” >> Scroll down to the bottom and click “Advanced
  • Click on “Content settings” in the Privacy and Security section
  • Click “Notifications
  • Find the unwanted URL >> Click the three dots next to the URL >> click “Block” or “Remove

Firefox

On Firefox

  • Launch Firefox
  • Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner >> Select “Options
  • Click on “Privacy & Security” on the left hand side of the screen
  • Scroll down to the “Permissions” >> Click the “Settings” button next to “Notifications”
  • Find the unwanted URL >> Click the drop-down menu and select “Block

IE'

On Internet Explorer

  • Launch IE
  • Click the Gear button on the right upper corner >> Select “Internet options”
  • Click “Privacy” tab and click “Settings” under “Pop-up Blocker” section
  • Find the unwanted URL and Click the “Remove” button

NOTE – If the instructions above do not work, please download SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system.


Step 5 (Optional) – Reset Web Browser Settings

Edge

On Microsoft Edge

  • Click the three horizontal dots icon >> Select Settings.
  • Click the “Choose what to clear” button
  • Click Show more >> Select everything >> click the “Clear” button.

Chrome

On Google Chrome

  • Click the Chrome menu icon >> Select Settings
  • Scroll down to the bottom and click the Advanced
  • Scroll down to the bottom >> Click the Reset button

Firefox

On Firefox

  • Click the Firefox menu at the top right corner >> click Help
  • Select Troubleshooting Information
  • Click the “Refresh Firefox” button

IE

On Internet Explorer

Click on the gear icon >> Click “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab >> Click “Reset”button

NOTE – If the instructions above do not solve your problems, please download SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system.



Part 2. Manually Remove ClickDark extension on Mac OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1.Quick malicious process.

  1. Click the Go button and select Utilities folder;
  2. Locate the Activity Monitor icon on the screen and double-click on it
  3. Under Activity Monitor, find a suspicious-looking process, select it and click Quit Process
  4. A dialog should pop up, asking if you are sure you would like to quit the troublemaking process. Select the Force Quit option
ClickDark extension may re-install itself multiple times if you don’t delete its core files and related malware. To get rid of the virus permanently, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to scan your Mac and find out process run by malicious apps:
↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULAPrivacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)


Step 2.Uninstall malicious programs from Mac.

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Open the Finder >> Go to the Applications folder >> Find out malicious apps and Click Move to Trash >> Enter your password if requested.


Step 3. Delete malware-generated files in the following folders:

/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
Library/Application Support folder;
~/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
/Library/LaunchDaemons folder;

/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

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– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents:

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In the “LaunchAgents” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extensionDaemon”, “com.ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

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Library/Application Support

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: Library/Application Support:

In the “Application Support” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extensionDaemon”, “com.ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

~/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgentst:

In the “LaunchAgentst” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extensionDaemon”, “com.ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

/Library/LaunchDaemons

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemon:

In the “LaunchDaemon” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extensionDaemon”, “com.ClickDark extension, “com.ClickDark extension.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc

If you cannot determine which files are generated by malware, do not take risk to delete any file, or your system may be damaged.

To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to scan your Mac and  find out all malicious files:

↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULAPrivacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)


Step 4. Delete malicious extensions From Safari / Chrome / Firefox.

Safari

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Open Safari >> Click Safari menu button and choose Preferences >> Select the Extensions tab >> Select the suspicious extension and click Uninstall.

Firefox

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Open Firefox >> Click the menu button >> select Add-ons >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click the Disable or Remove button.

Chrome

delete ClickDark extension from Mac Chrome

Run Chrome >> Click the three-dot menu button in the upper-right corner >> Select the More Tools >> Click Extensions >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click on the Trash icon >> Click Remove


Step 5. Use SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to re-diagnose your Mac and see if it is 100% clean:

To make sure that your system is not infected at all, it’s better to run a scan with SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac Antivirus and see if it will detect any remaining unwanted items:

↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULAPrivacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)

– Once SpyHunter-Installer.dmg  is downloaded, double-click it to install:

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– Once SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac is installed and launched, please click “Start Scan Now” button:

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– SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac will scan your Mac for malware infections. Once the scan is completed, remove any found infections.

(SpyHunter free remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found)

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