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ClashOfCash is yet another unoriginal PC virus with a clever name. That means it has to be deleted as soon as possible because keeping any type of malware on board is a terrible, terrible decision. Supposedly, this program allows you to “start shopping today without hurting your budget”. However, it shouldn’t take you too long to realize the only thing ClashOfCash may succeed in is hurting your computer. This is an adware-type PUP (potentially unwanted program) which means it serves as a back door to other infections. Therefore, before you know it, ClashOfCash might compromise your machine much further behind your back. Parasites are unpredictable and quite problematic so the sooner you take measures, the better. This virus starts wreaking havoc the very minute it invades your PC and it quickly takes over your entire Internet experience. First of all, thanks to the malicious ClashOfCash browser extension, you stumble across commercials on every single website you visit. Those ads include a great variety of questionable coupons, questionable discounts, questionable product deals, questionable price comparisons… Well, you get the picture. Even though the never-ending pile of ClashOfCash ads is supposed to save you time and money, it saves you nothing. On the contrary, those pop-ups are very dangerous. Keep in mind that the web links you’re currently seeing on a daily basis are sponsored. Yes, this program’s developers gain revenue through the ads their parasite generates. The problem is, hackers are willing to display both perfectly safe and seriously corrupted ads. If you click the wrong link, you might land on a harmful website filled with malware thus causing yourself great trouble. Another possibility is that you may purchase a non-existent product and lose money. Long story short, it’s in your best interest to avoid all the links ClashOfCash bombards you with. They are all unreliable, all might do you harm and have nothing in store but trouble. Did you think that was bad? Wait till you hear the rest of this parasite’s shenanigans. Once the virus gets successfully installed, it begins to collect private information. ClashOfCash usually spies on your browsing-related activities but, if you’re particularly unlucky, it might steal some personally identifiable data as well. Could your private data end up in the wrong hands? Obviously. Could you calmly surf the Web knowing that you private life online is no longer private? Definitely not. Furthermore, ClashOfCash’s undesirable presence on your device causes the browsers to crash/freeze and leads to an overall poor PC performance. There isn’t one beneficial trait that this pest exhibits so don’t waste time tolerating it.

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How did I get infected with?

There are quite a lot of infiltration methods out there for hackers to choose from. However, the most popular one is called “freeware bundling” and, chances are, this is how ClashOfCash got installed as well. Keep in mind that there could be various types of infections attached to the bundled software you download. That means you have to pay close attention to all programs you install one by one. Avoid unverified websites and the illegitimate program bundles there because they are highly unreliable. This time you got infected with adware (which is relatively easy to deal with) but you could accidentally install some much more virulent viruses – for example, Trojans also travel the Web bundled. Always opt for the Advanced or Custom option beforehand unless you’re willing to remain oblivious to the installation itself. Another piece of good advice is checking out the Terms and Conditions or the End User License Agreement (EULA). Remember, it’s much easier to take care of your machine right now that it would be to remove some nasty infection. Protecting your PC from malware should be your number one priority online.

Why are these ads dangerous?

To begin with, those ads are generated by a pesky PC infection; there is no possible scenario in which they are safe. Once ClashOfCash manages to land on your machine, it immediately adds a browser extension. What you should probably know about this nasty add-on is the fact it’s compatible with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. You see, ClashOfCash makes sure you can no longer surf the Web without seeing its pop-ups. As we mentioned already, you have to restrain yourself from clicking ANY of those coupons, discounts, etc. unless you’re willing to jeopardize your safety. Make sure you avoid the intrusive parade of ClashOfCash pop-ups and other web links that the virus might attempt to force on you. Also, stay away from the various software updates ClashOfCash may generate because they are just as questionable as the ads. The only way to put an end to this program’s trickery is by removing it. Do the right thing concerning your safety and privacy; get rid of the parasite. In order to delete ClashOfCash manually, please follow the detailed removal guide that you will find down below.

How Can I Remove ClashOfCash Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete ClashOfCash from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove ClashOfCash from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall ClashOfCash from Your Computer

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

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Type “Appwiz.cpl

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Locate the ClashOfCash 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 ClashOfCash 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

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

  • choose a preferred name.

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  • 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

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  • Then Troubleshoot information
  • Click on Reset Firefox

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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

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  • Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

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

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  • Close IE

Permanently Remove ClashOfCash 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.

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