How to remove Snappytab.com redirect virus

Easy tips to delete Snappytab.com

Snappytab.com is a redirect virus shown on Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and other web browsers. If this happens, it means that there is a potentially unwanted app installed on system-this can be browser add-on or extension or a standalone application. Usually, such redirects  occur when enter search query or open their browsing tab to perform some task.

Potentially unwanted apps like Snappytab.com travel in with some regular software downloaded from third party sites or after the victims get tricked by some fake pop-up message claiming that they need some type of software update. Nevertheless, users may sometimes download/ install PUAs without knowing about their negative consequences on their systems. Browser hijackers are the type of PUAs that alter browsers’ settings and show various intrusive ads as web browser routine, alter search results and track browsing based data.

Potentially unwanted apps are usually installed voluntarily which is completely different from the malicious Trojans and Ransomware type viruses – these malware use various deceptive techniques to infiltrate their systems. However, browser hijackers may be considered as threats because of various other aspects such as privacy. Besides, the unwanted apps like Snappytab.com often interfere with the information found on internet and perceived.

The infection can easily be recognized by seeing the status as transferring from Snappytab.com, redirecting to Snappytab.com, connecting to Snappytab.com, waiting for Snappytab.com and other similar ones on performing searches on the web browser. As said, users might notice the rogue address flash up in the URL bar. However, this is not the only symptoms. If you see closely, you will find various browser extensions on the top-right corner of your browser. The add-ons responsible for hijacker virus, you should perform their removal by right-clicking on the extension and then selecting Remove.

The presence of Snappytab.com virus can be seen by altered browsers’ homepage, new tab pages and search engine option and search results filed with sponsored links, promotional and similar commercial content. This is the main danger in fact about the hijacker virus presence on system – the redirect may end up users download/ install other PUA or malware, or scam them for some fake services and reward claims for which they have to monthly pay for or tricked into providing their personal data.

The hijacker virus also aims to collect browsing based information. It does this using various tracking technologies such as cookies. The data of its interest include IP addresses, bookmarks, search items, geo-locations and etc. To avoid any bad consequences, you should remove Snappytab.com from the system. This can be done using some reputable antivirus tool. However, you can perform it manually by using our manual instructions provided below the post.

Ways to avoid PUAs intrusion

Potentially unwanted apps are useless for users. In most cases, they are disguised as tools that help users to convert files, allegedly find what they are looking for on internet faster, gain access to popular pages and so on. However, the main purpose of such apps is to deliver and track browsing based data.

In many cases, users install them without willingly to do so as they are often enclosed with software package. These are stored on third party sties that provide free software. It is best to avoid such sites as  they might use fake download buttons and similar deceptive techniques to make users download adware, browser hijacker or other PUAs. If possible, stick to official pages. However, if you still using these third party sites keep in mind the following:

• Read the online review,
• Ensure checking important documents, like ToS and privacy policy,
• Choose Custom/Advanced option, if prompted,
• Watch out for pre-ticked boxes, misleading offers, fine print texts, misplaced buttons and other similar tricks.

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 Snappytab.com:

Remove the related items of Snappytab.com 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 Snappytab.com 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 (Snappytab.com) 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 Snappytab.com 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 Snappytab.com 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 Snappytab.com 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 Snappytab.com 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 Snappytab.com (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.