How To Remove Funtikapa.info Adware

Funtikapa.info: Uninstall Method

Funtikapa.info is a domain name that uses misleading claims to trick visitors into subscribing to its push notification service. When you visit this site intentionally or unintentionally, you are asked to click the ‘Allow’ button so that it could send notifications directly to your system screen. You are strongly recommended not doing so otherwise, you will have to deal with an excessive amount of banners, offers, deals, discounts, pop-ups etc. which interrupts your web sessions very badly. Constant redirects to this web portal is an indication that your PC is infected with an adware or a potentially unwanted program.

Depth Analysis of Funtikapa.info:

Funtikapa.info adware has ability to enter the Windows devices by stealth without being noticed by the users and then starts performing malicious activities in the background. Initially, it changes the settings of the browser by assigning its own nasty URL as the new home page, search engine and new tab addresses replacing the previous one. After that, it starts disrupting users’ online sessions with annoying advertisements and frequent redirects. This nasty PUP forces its victims to surf through an altered search engine which only produces results mixed with commercial contents and sponsored links right at the top.

Funtikapa.info is not a site that can be trusted. Basically, it’s an advertising platform, which is stealthily injected into the default web browser with an intention to promote various websites, services, and programs. The biggest problem is that this so-called redirect virus manipulates week freeware downloading settings and, therefore, manages to trick less experienced users into downloading it. This perilous adware changes the settings of the Windows registries by making spiteful entries in it which allows the threat to get automatically activated with each PC startup.

Funtikapa.info virus messes with vital system files that are essential for smooth computer functioning and prevents many running apps as well as drivers from working in an appropriate manner. Similar to other unwanted programs, it also tracks users’ web activities using cookies and gathers browsing-related data such as links clicked, URLs of visited sites, IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, and even personal data like credit card and bank details This information is later on sold to third-parties for monetary purposes and can be utilized for malicious purposes. And hence, presence of this hazardous threat in your computer may result in identity theft, huge financial loss, malware intrusion and other notorious issues. So, a quick Funtikapa.info removal is highly recommended.

Ways To Spread Funtikapa.info:

These adware programs are most often distributed via software bundling method along with other free apps. In this technique, potentially unwanted applications are included in a single package along with the regular software and when users download the freeware from unreliable sites like download.com, softonic.com, soft32.com, cnet.com etc. and then install the app carelessly (e.g. skipped steps and sections, used “Easy/Express” settings, etc.), they often end up with installing PUPs in their devices without their knowledge. Also, you can get infected with such notorious threats if you have habit of clicking on suspicious ads and hyperlinks that usually appear while web surfing.

How To Avoid PUP Attacks?

To prevent unwanted installations of adware, you should always opt for the Custom or Advanced configuration settings to install the freeware that allow you to de-select the components that give a concerning look and pick only the one you require. In addition, only official and verified download sources should be used and stay away from Peer-to-peer networks, third-party downloaders/installers, etc. Never click on deceptive ads and hyperlinks as you never know what sites they may take you to. In case your device is already infected with this machine, you must remove Funtikapa.info from the computer as soon as possible.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Funtikapa.info:

Remove the related items of Funtikapa.info using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Funtikapa.info issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Funtikapa.info) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Funtikapa.info removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Funtikapa.info still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Funtikapa.info plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Funtikapa.info removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Funtikapa.info (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.