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Can’t Remove ActionClassicGames? This page includes detailed ActionClassicGames Removal instructions!
ActionClassicGames is a browser extension which forces unwanted changes on you. The app falls under the PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) Category. It is an ad-generating parasite. It gets on your system and corrupts your web browsers. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, there is no immune program. The parasite turns your favorite browsers into ad-displaying tools. The ActionClassicGames PUP follows instructions to flood you with banner and in-text ads. It injects dozens of them on every website you visit. When you click on the ads, it gets paid. Thus, it never stops the ad-bombardment. You would notice that even web pages that used to be ad-free are now heavy on coupons and discounts. Pop-ups and pop-unders cover your screen every time you as much as touch your browser. The PUP knows no boundaries. This parasite even dares pause your online videos for commercial breaks. If you, however, refuse to click, the parasite gets even more aggressive. It increases the number of its ads, as well as starts browser redirection. The ActionClassicGames PUP is so aggressive that it’s often referred to as “malware.” The good news is that it’s not a full-fledged malware parasite. This PUP cannot corrupt your entire system. It, however, may help other parasites infect your device. The ActionClassicGames PUP gets paid to advertise, not to guarantee your security. Many crooks use this invader to reach potential victims. They spread corrupted adverts, as well as redirect traffic too dangerous websites. Do not play with your luck. The more time this PUP spends on your OS, the bigger the chance it lures you into an online trap!
How did I get infected with ActionClassicGames?
The ActionClassicGames PUP has an official website and download. Yet, chances are, you haven’t installed it intentionally. That, unfortunately, is a possibility. The ActionClassicGames PUP uses trickery to sneak in behind your back. This parasite hides in torrents, fake updates, and software bundles. It lurks in the shadows and waits for you to make a mistake. All it needs to succeed is one second of carelessness. Don’t give into naivety. No anti-virus app can protect you if you act recklessly. The key to a secure and virus-free computer is caution. Download software from reputable sources only. When available, use the advanced/custom setup option. And, of course, pay close attention to the fine print. If you notice that “bonus” programs are about to get installed alongside the app you’ve downloaded, deselect them. These third-party programs, more often than not, are parasites like the ActionClassicGames PUP. Make sure you know what you are installing on your device. Read the terms and conditions before you agree to them. If you notice anything suspicious, abort the installation process immediately!
Why is ActionClassicGames dangerous?
The ActionClassicGames PUP is a complete and utter menace. It interferes with your every online activity. It doesn’t matter whether you type a search query or watch an online video, the parasite is always there to annoy you. Its intrusive behavior, unfortunately, is not a mere annoyance. The PUP is quite dangerous. It opens your browser to numerous online threats. The ActionClassicGames PUP is very likely to redirect your browser to scam, phony, phishing and corrupted websites. This parasite also threatens to steal sensitive information and to send it to criminals. This nasty PUP spies on you from the moment it invades. It monitors your browsing-related data. The parasite knows which websites you visit, what search queries you make, what videos you watch. Even the Incognito mode of your browser cannot hide you. The PUP knows your every online move. And when it deems it has enough information, it sends it to a remote server. Anyone willing to pay can access the information there. Numerous crooks are more than happy to pay. Why? Well, this seemingly insensitive information is a valuable resource. The crooks use it as a base for ad-targeting. They create irresistible adverts and push them on you through the PUP. The crooks show you what you want to see, but when you click, bad things happen. Spare yourself many future headaches. Remove the ActionClassicGames parasite for good!
How Can I Remove ActionClassicGames?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the ActionClassicGames 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.
- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of ActionClassicGames.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[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: ActionClassicGames
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the ActionClassicGames 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.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete ActionClassicGames folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!