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CrushArcade is a potentially unwanted adware program published by the notorious entity ArcadeYum LLC. It’s malicious, intrusive, and harmful and should not be allowed to remain on your computer. The sooner you get rid of it, the better as it will cause you an entire array of issues. Once it slithers its way in and latches onto your computer, the problems start piling up almost instantaneously. The first one you’ll encounter will be the never-ending flood of pop-up ads coming your way each time you try to browse the web. Shortly after infiltration, the application commences a full-on bombardment of ads, which will only cease after you get rid of it altogether. If you choose to allow the program to remain on your computer, you’ll most certainly regret it as the vexatious pop-ups will be the least of your concerns. Due to their continuous appearance, you’ll start to experience frequent system crashes, and your computer’s performance will slow down to a crawl. Furthermore, since the pop-ups are immensely unreliable, they hide many dangers. If you click on just one, by accident or choice, you’ll unwillingly agree to install more malware. But even that won’t be your biggest worry when it comes to CrushArcade. The application places you under a severe security risk as it spies on you in an attempt to steal your personal and financial data. The question is, are you going to let it.

How did I get infected with?

CrushArcade is required to seek your approval before installing itself on your computer. But don’t think this will help you in any way because it won’t. This tiny detail doesn’t slow it down one bit. The tool is so resourceful when it comes to gaining access to your system that it not only dupes you into allowing it in, but also keeps you oblivious that you did. That’s right. The application manages to keep its presence a secret from you until it decides to reveal itself. That usually happens when the ads start popping up. More often than not, the program sneaks in by hitching a ride with freeware or hiding behind spam email attachments, corrupted links, or websites. However, it can also pose as a bogus system or program update. For example, you might be convinced that you’re updating your Java or Adobe Flash Player, but, in actuality, you’re giving the green light to a malevolent, hazardous adware. If you wish to avoid dealing with CrushArcade and its daily messes, be more careful! Don’t give into distraction, haste, and naivety and remember that a little extra attention can go a long, long way.

Why are these ads dangerous?

CrushArcade’s selling point is that it’s an exciting gaming portal that offers you access to thousands of free games. But are they really free? The saying “Nothing is free” was made up for a reason. This is an ad-supported program, which is designed to use you to make money. That’s why it shows you so many pop-ups and interferes with your browsing experience incessantly. Each ad you are tricked into clicking on generates web traffic and pay-per-click profits for the third parties behind it, and, thus, helps the application proceed with its operations. However, whatever you do, do NOT fall victim to the tool’s schemes and do NOT click on its pop-ups! The ads are highly unreliable, and a click will only result in more unwanted malware installation. So, ignore the ads CrushArcade displays as best as you can, no matter how enticing they seem! As was already mentioned, the program places your private details in harm’s way as it spies on you. Once it sneaks into your system, it start to keep track of your browsing activities and catalogs your every move. When it feels it has collected enough data, it sends it to the individuals behind it. After your personal and financial information falls into their hands, they can use it as they see fit. Don’t let them have it! Protect yourself and your computer, and delete CrushArcade the first chance you get! You won’t regret it!

How Can I Remove CrushArcade Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete CrushArcade from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove CrushArcade from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall CrushArcade from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the CrushArcade 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 CrushArcade 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 CrushArcade 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.