Remove Targetop Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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Targetop is an adware application. It’s an ad-supported potentially unwanted program. That means that its existence rests on its ability to generate web traffic and pay-per-click revenue for the people behind it. If it fails to fulfill its objective, these individuals take it down, and it ceases to exist. That’s why the tool throws so many pop-up advertisements your way. That’s one way to ensure its survival. The more ads you see, the bigger the chances you’ll click on at least some of them. And, the more click, the better. Well, at least for the program’s benefit. But certainly not for yours. While, for the PUP, clicks bring only positives, for you, it’s a different story. You get nothing but negatives. Every time you press a pop-up, you unknowingly agree to install the malware it’s hiding. And, you can be sure that it is, indeed, hiding malware. That’s because each ad the program bombards you with is highly unreliable, and bundled with various malicious applications. So, unless you wish to overrun your PC with nasty infections, do NOT press even a single pop-up that comes your way! Unfortunately, that may prove to be harder than it appears. Why? Well, every ad you see, has gone through a selection process. The PUP doesn’t flood you with random ads. Oh, no. It only displays ‘appropriate’ advertisements. And, how do you suppose it picks these special pop-ups? It spies on you. The tool monitors your online activities and studies your habits. It attempts to get to know you better – what you like and dislike, what appeals to you. And, when it determines what your unique preferences include, the bombardment of ads begins. Do yourself a favor, and ignore the advertisements that are thrown your way. Or, better yet, do yourself a bigger favor, and delete the tool as soon as you see the first ad “Powered by Targetop” pops up. You’ll save yourself a ton of troubles and headaches, and your future self will thank you for it.

How did I get infected with?

Targetop is a nasty infection. It turns to slyness and subtlety to slither into your system. More often than not, it uses the old but gold means of invasion. That includes hitching a ride with corrupted links or sites, hiding behind spam email attachments, or posing as a fake update, like Java or Adobe Flash Player. However, the tool’s most commonly used method of infiltration is by far through freeware as it provides possibly the easiest entry point. Why? Well, for reasons beyond comprehension, users tend to throw caution to the wind when installing freeware. They rush through the installation and don’t even bother reading the terms and conditions. Instead of doing their due diligence, they just agree to everything in haste. To rely on luck is a dreadful mistake that leads to horrific repercussions. Don’t make that foolish mistake! Don’t give into distraction and gullibility! Be more thorough, and remember that even a little extra attention today can save you an abundance of issues tomorrow.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Targetop is a malicious and intrusive application. After it sneaks into your system through deception and finesse, it begins wreaking all kinds of havoc. But before it starts and, thus, reveal its presence, it lays low for a while. As was already stated, it studies you. Once the get-to-know-you-better period is over, the waterfall of ads starts flowing. After that, it’s just a matter of time before the other issues start popping up, as well. For example, due to the advertisements appearing every time you go online, your computer’s performance will slow down to a crawl. Your system will also experience difficulties, which will cause it to crash frequently. But these are just the minor inconveniences you’ll be faced with, courtesy of Targetop. The mere tip of the iceberg. What lies beneath is far worse that the intruding ads and the interruptive system crashes. The malware risk, which the ads will present you with was also explained. As for the security threat, let’s elaborate a bit more. Immediately after the application settles on your PC, it starts spying on you. It keeps track of every move you make while browsing the web and thoroughly catalogs your online activities. It continues doing so until it deems it has gathered a sufficient amount of data from you. When it reaches that conclusion, it proceeds to send all of the collected information to the unknown third parties that support it. That mans that strangers will have access to your personal and financial details. Are you honestly prepared to take such a severe risk for such an undeserving program? Don’t! Protect yourself and your system by deleting the application the first chance you get. Targetop isn’t worth even half the hassles it put you through, so get rid of it at once. It’s the best course of action you can take. So, take it!

How Can I Remove Targetop Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Targetop infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall Targetop from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete Targetop from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Targetop from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Targetop from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Targetop program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove Targetop from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Targetop Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.