How to Remove TextToTalk Adware

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There are numerous text-to-speech applications out there. So, it is not a surprise that an adware pretends to be one. The TextToTalk adware is a malicious app that has managed to enter your computer. This program has only one true goal — to generate ad revenue for its owners. To do so, it takes over your web browser. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, all known browsers are vulnerable to this infection. The TextToTalk adware can manipulate your browser in its own favor. The adware blocks its competitors’ adverts and replaces them with its own. Additionally, it injects extra ad banners and in-text ads on every website you open. And, of course, the adware redirects your traffic to sponsored pages. This application is a pain in the neck that cannot be tolerated. Ad-blocking tools are useless against it. What is worse, with the time passing, it gets more and more aggressive. Unfortunately, the TextToTalk utility is not a light one. It consumes an enormous amount of computer resources. It may cause your browser to freeze and crash frequently. Can you imagine getting any work done in such conditions? Fortunately, you don’t have to. The TextToTalk adware is completely removable. If you are a fan of automated solutions, download a trustworthy anti-virus app and run a full system scan. If you want to delete the intruder by yourself, please, follow our detailed guide. The sooner you take action against the parasite, the better!

How did I get infected with?

The TextToTalk adware did not materialize by magic. This parasite uses some well-known strategies to reach its victims. Torrents, spam email attachments, freeware bundling and malvertising are just the most commonly used ones. Yet, all these techniques can be prevented from succeeding. All you should do is to be vigilant. Whenever you are installing a program, opt for an advanced installation option in the setup wizard. Only under the advanced installation can you see all extra apps that are about to be installed. Examine the list of extras carefully. Malicious apps are often attached to such bundles. Before you give your consent, read the terms and conditions. Do some online research if you are not certain. The key to a secure computer is caution. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. Also, keep in mind that you can deselect all extras and still install the program you originally planned to set up. Do not be fooled by words and appearances. The additional apps are not obligatory. If someone says otherwise, they are deceiving you.

Why is this dangerous?

The TextToTalk adware is not a direct threat to you and your computer. However, if you neglect the app, it will ruin your browsing experience. Unfortunately, it may also become an indirect cause of a nasty cyber infection too. The TextToTalk adware bombards you with numerous ads. Yet, not a single commercial is verified. At best, an unverified ad will arouse unwarranted expectations. At worst, it will download malware or viruses on your computer. Hackers often use adware applications to spread corrupted content. One click is all it takes for a virus to be downloaded. There, unfortunately, is no way to tell which adverts are corrupted and which are not. You cannot avoid clicking on adverts, though, the TextToTalk adware is designed to trick its victims into clicking on ads unintentionally. At the most unexpected times, it will open pop-ups right under the cursor of your mouse. It will also redirect you to sponsored pages. These websites are not checked. They may also be infected. As you can see, the adware is a giant hole in your defense wall. Viruses can use it to enter your computer. Do not risk it, remove the adware now!

How to Remove TextToTalk virus

The TextToTalk infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the TextToTalk 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: Track down TextToTalk in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate TextToTalk startup location

STEP 3: Delete TextToTalk traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down TextToTalk in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate TextToTalk startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean TextToTalk virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

STEP 3 : Clean TextToTalk traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the TextToTalk by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

Step 4: Undo the damage done by TextToTalk

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for TextToTalk, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

You must clean all your browser shortcuts as well. To do that you need to

• Right click on the shortcut of your favorite browser and then select properties.

• in the target field remove TextToTalk argument and then apply the changes.
• Repeat that with the shortcuts of your other browsers.
• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove TextToTalk Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your system and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.