How to remove Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect adware

Easy guide to delete Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect virus

Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect is a name of software that causes indirect risks to the system. It is categorized as potentially unwanted software because of various deceptive techniques used for its distribution. It operates ad adware that shows increase amount of ads for profit.

Such ads are often monetized by pay-per-click schemes and various other methods and pose a huge risk to the system as they could redirect to various dangerous websites that trick people into paying for fake services, disclosing personal data and downloading PUAs and even malicious malware.

However, Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect is not considered as virus. It does not pose the dangers like Trojans and Ransomware do. But, it can be dangerous because of being used to increasing traffic to various websites of third party origin that could be potentially malicious ones.

There are mainly three ways how the apps like Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect could have ended on your system without your knowledge:

• If another adware or malware has downloaded it by force on your device,
• If it has been included in the installers of other freeware,
• In case you have added it as a result of some suspicious site advertising it.

Rightly after the installation, it begins doing alteration to the web browsers’ settings resulting changing of the new tab, homepage and other default web pages. The outcome if this is that these may cause you to see different types of ads appearing when you are performing the web browsing operation:

• Pop-ups,
• Search result ads,
• Banners,
• Surveys,
• Highlighted text- ads and so on.

Many of these ads and some of the default web-pages that changed by the software could be involved in tacking activity. They can collect the data about the web session using tags, pixels, cookies, geo-locators and etc. They manage to collect the data include:

• OS details,
• Default language,
• IP address,
• URLs of visited sites,
• Click history,
• Time of the day,
• What you have searched,
• Your browser name,
• Your computer type,
• Your OS type,
• Country code and etc.

But probably the main risk involved with the app is that it could lead you to various dangerous websites that could risk for your computer and the information in the following ways:

• Reroute you to the pages where you may download/ install unwanted apps,
• Infect your system with malware,
• Get triggered by scams where you ended up in providing your persoanl data and paying for unnecessary services.

These are the main reasons why you should focus on performing removal of Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect app as soon as possible. You can do this using some reputable antivirus tool or follow or manual malware removal instructions just below the post.

Prevent PUAs infection in future

As you see, PUAs like Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect often get downloaded through software bundles and deceptive ads. In the deceptive bundling, packing of one app is done with unwanted and malicious additions. The unwanted download/ installation are caused after when users rush the download/installation steps.

 It is required to stay cautious during installation moment – you should read all terms, study possible options, use Custom/Advanced settings and opt out all additionally attached apps, tools, and functions. Deceptive ads appear on any shady pages should not be clicked as well since they often cause PUAs installation by running certain scripts.

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 Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect :

Remove the related items of Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect 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 Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect 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 (Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect ) 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 Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect 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 Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect 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 Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect 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 Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect 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 Libcurl.so.4.5.0 redirect (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.