Remove NewProduct Adware From PC

NewProduct: Complete Uninstall Steps

NewProduct is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) classified as adware as well as a browser hijacker. Typically, these types of apps are spread using deceptive methods, so users hardly ever install them with intent. Authors of this browser-based intruder have specially designed it with an aim to generate revenue for its developers by displaying annoying advertisements and redirecting to affiliated sites. And thus, to accomplish its purpose, it first makes alterations to browser’s settings as soon as it infiltrates the targeted computers. It changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page URL with its own nasty URL and grabs complete control over the entire browser.

NewProduct Delivers Intrusive Adverts:

NewProduct floods your system screen with thousands of annoying ads all the time and interrupts your web sessions badly. These ads come in multiple formats e.g., pop-ups, banners, coupons, deals, offers, discounts, surveys etc. They are specially designed to generate pay-per-click scheme. So, the more number of clicks these ads get, the more money fall straight into the developers’ pocket. Clicking on these adverts though is not recommended as they might open dubious web pages e.g., scam pages, download sites for PUPs or even more dangerous threats like ransomware, or even malevolent portals.

In addition, NewProduct ads may download or install malicious software upon clicked, by running certain scripts. No matter how attractive or useful these ads look at the first glance, you should stay away from them as they may put your device’s security at high risk. The fake search engine promoted by this hijacker is not able to provide results by itself, so it usually redirects to Google, Yahoo, Bing or other legitimate ones. But the results provided by it are still not relevant as they are filled with ads and sponsored links.

NewProduct has data tracking feature as well just like any other unwanted program. It tracks victims’ browsing actions and records data such as IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, visited sites, data entered into them, links clicked, and even private information like credit card and banking details. Later on, the gathered data is shared with or sold to third-parties and can be utilized for generating personalized advertisements, making fraudulent transactions and for other notorious purposes. And hence, it may lead to severe privacy issues, identity theft and significant monetary losses. So, a quick NewProduct removal is strongly required.

Freeware Installations May Lead to PUP Intrusion:

Potentially unwanted programs like adware, browser hijackers and others are usually distributed through software bundling tactic along with other free applications. These notorious apps can get automatically installed alongside the software you need if you choose Default or Quick installations. These configuration settings don’t disclose the content added to the software bundle. And thus, by choosing such an installation option, you allow all the bundled components to get installed together with the main software without even realizing.

When you are installing software from the internet, paying enough attention is crucial because you can get an additional unwanted program if you skip through steps. Nonetheless, choosing Advanced or Custom installation can help you avoid PC threats like this. You should always choose reputable sources and get your software from dependable providers or official websites, but you can de-select optional contents if you opt for Custom installations. In case your PC is already infected with this hijacker, you must remove NewProduct from the machine 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 NewProduct:

Remove the related items of NewProduct 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 NewProduct 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 (NewProduct) 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 NewProduct 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 NewProduct 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 NewProduct 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 NewProduct 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 NewProduct (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.