Remove Ads by TubeBox (Complete Removal)

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One of the newest adware-type programs on the Web is called TubeBox. According to its official website, “TubeBox is a multi-portal video downloader and file converter that provides your desktop with your most favorite video and music streams”. It goes without saying these are all lies. However, you should know better than to trust hackers when they try to present malware as a legitimate application. Also classified as a PUP (potentially unwanted program), TubeBox has all the potential needed to wreak havoc. Once this pest slithers itself on board, it immediately starts throwing issues your way. In will continue to do so till the moment your patience runs out and you get rid of the virus. So why waste time? TubeBox will neither delete itself nor become less dangerous as time passes. Therefore, you can’t afford to hesitate when it’s obvious what has to be done. Procrastination can’t solve your problem; action can. TubeBox adds a browser extension or an add-on after it infects your machine. From this moment on, you will not be able to get rid of commercials. We’re talking pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, interstitial ads, video ads, etc. on every single website you visit. This program is ad-supported which explains the excessive amount of various commercials in various shapes it generates. The problem is, though, TubeBox also generates corrupted commercials. That means you could effectively install more infections on board simply by clicking a malicious web link disguised as a product deal. There is no telling which ad is real and which one is dangerous until you click; is it really a risk worth taking? Remember that TubeBox was initially developed to help its creators gain profit, not to help you save time or money. Behind all bogus functionalities and fake promises lies a typical adware-type infection. It has nothing but trouble to offer you and it certainly shouldn’t be kept on your system. Keep in mind that some of its pop-ups advertise non-existent products so you could get involved in a cyber fraud as well. Also, no matter how great your patience is, doing anything online is almost impossible now that your PC is corrupted. Those commercials are incredibly annoying, very stubborn and the only way to get rid of them is by deleting the parasite. Did you know TubeBox poses a direct threat for your privacy as well? It does. Hackers now have free access to your passwords and usernames and IP addresses and email addresses and browsing history and search queries. What’s much worse is that they might spy on some personally identifiable data such as bank account details. Could you possibly keep on browsing the Web knowing cyber criminals might be stealing your information as we speak? Even though identity theft is a rather rare scenario, it’s certainly not a threat to be taken lightly. To prevent further damage, get rid of the parasite.

How did I get infected with?

Spam messages, spam email-attachments, third-party commercials, unverified websites – they all offer stealthy infiltration techniques online. One particularly famous method at the moment, though, is bundled freeware or shareware. That is why it’s extremely important to pay close attention to the programs you install one by one. If you fail to notice (and deselect) some sneaky piece of malware, you have no one to blame but yourself. Rushing the installation only guarantees you speed but it definitely doesn’t guarantee you safety. Opt for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard and take your time when installing software. Remember, keeping an eye on the programs you give green light to is quite an important step. So is checking out the Terms and Conditions, even though many PC users prefer to skip them. Make sure you take care of your security and privacy before it’s too late because deleting a virus is much more troublesome that preventing installation. Also, keep in mind that you could never be too cautious when surfing the Web.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Having in mind that the pesky TubeBox ads get generated by a cyber infection, it comes as no surprise they are unreliable. That includes all seemingly harmless coupons, discounts, product deals, misleading software updates, etc. You could end up on some incredibly questionable website and infect your machine much further so we recommend that you avoid the entire pile of web links displayed by TubeBox. The parasite’s browser extension is compatible with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer so there’s no escaping its shenanigans. This sneaky infection could absolutely demolish your browsing experience if you allow it. Also, just by keeping TubeBox on board, you’re becoming a sponsor of hackers. There’s no doubt the revenue they gain will be used for more parasites to get developed. All in all, you don’t have even a single reason whatsoever to tolerate TubeBox’s manipulations, its sudden and unauthorized changes in your browser settings and all other problems the virus brings upon you. To delete it manually, please follow the detailed removal guide that you’ll find down below.

How Can I Remove TubeBox Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the TubeBox 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 TubeBox from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete TubeBox from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove TubeBox from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall TubeBox from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the TubeBox 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 TubeBox 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 TubeBox 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.