Remove Kikblaster Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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Kikblaster promises computer users that it will assist them while they are on the web by enabling them to translate text and do other activities. This is supposed to save them time and let them finish their work more quickly. Unfortunately, this functionality of Kikblaster is not proven to be real. What is certain, though, is that the program will flood your browser with countless annoying ads because it falls in the category of adware. This means that Kikblaster is potentially dangerous because the ads it displays contain links to corrupted third-party websites. This is why you should remember to stay away from Kikblaster ads. It will not be difficult to do that because the ads will carry labels such as “Ads by Kikblaster”, “Powered by Kikblaster”, and so on, which will help you recognize them. So, as soon as you start seeing Kikblaster ads, you should take measures to remove this adware program from your PC and stop the appearance of potentially dangerous ads.

How did I get infected with?

The majority of dubious adware programs are not distributed officially and the same applies for Kikblaster. The ads displayed by this application will start appearing as if out of the blue, but it will surely happen after you acquire some freeware or click some ads you see on the web. These are the most common ways users get infected with adware, so it is a good idea to avoid doing them in future. When you download software, you should always go for legitimate sources because the other third-party file-sharing websites distribute bundled software. This means that when you download programs from such websites, you also receive unwanted applications together with the chosen one. Also, you should always select Custom/Advanced setup option because thus you will be provided with information about additionally installed software and will be given the chance to decline it. Another thing you should keep in mind while you are on the web is to ignore random pop-up ads because they also distribute installers of unwanted programs.

Why are these ads dangerous?

As soon as it gains access to your system, Kikblaster will install data tracking cookies that will collect information about your online activity. The application is mostly interested in the websites you browse and the ads you click because this information is later used to create ads more relevant to your preferences. By presenting you with more appealing ads, the developers of Kikblaster hope that you will click as many of them as possible because this means bigger profit for them. These people get paid by third-party advertisers to promote their content and also receive more money for every ad that is clicked. This is why the ads appear so persistently and are so many. You should do your best to avoid clicking any ads displayed by Kikblaster because the content they promote is not reviewed and is very likely to be malicious. Interacting with the ads will lead you to third-party websites that could be created by cyber criminals to spread malware. Needless to say that if severe viruses find their way to your PC, you will end up damaging it, losing data or even money. You will surely not enjoy any of these outcomes, so do not allow them to happen. Refrain from clicking Kikblaster ads and remove the application generating them right away.

How Can I Remove Kikblaster Ads?

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

STEP 2: Delete Kikblaster from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Kikblaster from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Kikblaster from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Kikblaster 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 Kikblaster 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 Kikblaster 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.