Remove AA.js pop-up virus from Q.adrta.com Pop-up Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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The moment you notice that an immense amount of pop-ups has taken over your PC screen, you know you’re in trouble. Unfortunately, seeing those ads means the machine in front of you is no longer virus-free and at some point in the recent past your PC got infected. Now, before you tackle this parasite (which you will inevitably have to do if you want to regain control over your computer), there are several lessons you should learn first. The infection you’re dealing with is a sneaky potentially unwanted adware program; the Web is infested with this type of viruses. Even though they are considered to be relatively easy to delete, adware-type infections could be very dangerous. That’s why we recommend you to uninstall this parasite the minute you encounter its malicious presence. Virtual infections don’t become any less virulent as time passes, do they? You should know that if the parasite manages to spend enough time on board, it may cause you irreversible damage. How does this scheme work? Once the virus gets successfully installed, it immediately modifies your browsers and injects them with AA.js pop-ups. What you must know about these pop-up ads is that they are all sponsored which makes them all unreliable. Hackers use the questionable Q.adrta.com website as a platform to display the pop-ups; it also helps them spread more infections online. As we mentioned, those web links have to be avoided because crooks don’t really have a reason to take care of your cyber security. If they get paid enough, they will generate all kinds of commercials including corrupted and fake ones That means you could land on an incredibly dangerous website filled with malware just by clicking some of the ads. Does this look like a risk worth taking? In addition to the potentially malicious pop-ups, the virus steals personal data. You probably figured out how dangerous it is having your private information monitored; hackers have a rich variety of monetizing techniques online to choose from. If they get access to your IP addresses, email addresses, passwords and usernames, search queries and browsing history, cyber criminals will find a way to sell your data thus gaining revenue. However, their profit comes solely at your expense. Hackers might even steal some personally identifiable data as well which seriously jeopardizes your privacy and exposes you to further danger. All these shenanigans happen while your PC is slowed down significantly so browsing the Web now takes much more time than it used to. Also, your overwhelmed browsers that constantly generate pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, interstitials, etc. will occasionally start to crash/freeze. Therefore, your entire Internet experience will be effectively disrupted by the parasite. It goes without saying that it’s in your best interest to remove this tricky infection before it gets completely out of control.

How did I get infected with?

Adware is notoriously stealthy so it’s very likely that you can’t recall the moment your PC got infected. Every time you install freeware/shareware bundles (especially from unverified websites), you might also be installing a whole bunch of parasites without even knowing it. In order to prevent virus installation, always opt for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard beforehand. This way you will remain in control of the entire process and will be able to deselect anything suspicious-looking in the bundle. Remember that it would be much more time-consuming to uninstall a parasite AFTER it manages to get downloaded. Keep an eye out for potential bonus programs that might be attached to the safe software in the bundle and don’t let hackers fool you. It’s also a good idea to pay attention to the Terms and Conditions as well as the EULA (End User License Agreement) instead of just clicking the “I accept” button. Otherwise, you never really know what exactly you’re accepting. Unless you’re willing to compromise your own PC, you will take your time when installing software.

Why are these ads dangerous?

As mentioned already, the one and only purpose those pop-ups have is to help hackers gain dubious profit online. Thanks to the pay-per-click mechanism crooks manage to make money and harass you at the same time; the question is, are you going to allow it? The never-ending pile of AA.js pop-ups will be waiting for you on every page you attempt to visit because your browsers are now modified. This parasite installs a highly malicious extension and effectively messes with the settings of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. It bombards you with unreliable commercial which might turn to be extremely harmful. Don’t be gullible to think those advertisements could possibly save you time or money; this entire cyber scheme is not about you. It’s about hackers’ profit. Why would you want to become a sponsor of crooks? Instead, take measures and make sure your browsers are trustworthy once again. To delete the virus manually, please follow the detailed removal guide that you will find down below.

How Can I Remove AA.js Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the AA.js 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: Delete unknown software from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Disable AA.js from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove AA.js from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Delete Unknown programs from Your Computer

Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously

Carefully review the processes and kill if you see a random generated file. Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference, so that you will be able to find and delete it.

Navigate to the folder of the unknown process and move the executable on the desktop. Once the manual removal is finished – delete it.

Open your Windows Registry Editor and navigate to

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\

and

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\

delete the random generated name

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first.

STEP 2 : Remove AA.js 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 I

Permanently Remove AA.js 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.