Are you start your favorite browser and don’t see usual startpage, which is set earlier? The babi.gdn unwanted website is the first thing that pop up once you run your web-browser? It means that your machine has become the victim of malware from the group of ‘ad-supported’ software (also known as adware). If you get it on your computer, this ad supported software can modify the web-browser’s settings like homepage, new tab page and search engine by default and install malicious extension that will show a large number of unwanted pop-ups within the Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge screen. It’s important, do not click on these ads, as they can lead you to more dangerous or misleading web sites. The best option is to use the few simple steps posted below to clean your computer and thereby delete babi.gdn redirect.
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The adware usually affects only the Google Chrome, Firefox, IE and Edge by changing the browser’s settings or installing a dangerous extensions (addons). Moreover, possible situations, when any other internet browsers will be affected too. The adware will perform a scan of the computer for web browser shortcuts and modify them without your permission. When it infects the web-browser shortcuts, it will add the argument such as ‘http://site.address’ into Target property. So, each time you launch the internet browser, you will see an unwanted babi.gdn web site.
The adware is the part of the software that is used as an online promotional tool. It is created with the sole purpose to show dozens of popup ads, and thus to promote the goods and services in an open web browser window. So, the babi.gdn is just one of the many pages of the so-called ‘ad-support’ type. It’s designed to fill the web-browser’s constant stream of ads, or reroute the web-browser to not expected and intrusive advertising web-sites. Moreover, the ‘ad-supported’ software can substitute the legitimate ads on misleading or even banners that can offer to visit malicious sites. The reason is simple, many advertisers agree on any ways to attract users to their web sites, so the creators of adware, often forcing users to click on an advertising link. For each click on a link, the authors of the adware receive income. It is the so-called ‘Pay-Per-Click’ method.
So, obviously, you need to remove the ‘ad-supported’ software ASAP. Use the free step-by-step guide below. This guide will help you clean your computer and thereby remove the babi.gdn unwanted ads.
How does babi.gdn ads get installed onto machine
Most often, the freeware installer includes the optional potentially unwanted programs such as this adware. So, be very careful when you agree to install anything. The best way is to select the Custom, Advanced or Manual installation mode. Here disable (uncheck) all optional software in which you are unsure or that causes even a slightest suspicion. The main thing you should remember, you don’t need to install the optional software which you do not trust! The only thing I want to add. Once the free programs is installed, if you {aninstall} this software, the adware will not be removed. This must be done by yourself. Just follow the steps below.
How to manually remove babi.gdn ads
The simple answer is right here on this page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will allow you easily to clean your machine of ad-supported software. Moreover, you can choose manual or automatic removal method. If you are familiar with the machine then use manual removal, otherwise use the free anti-malware tool designed specifically to delete adware that causes unwanted babi.gdn ads. Of course, you can combine both methods. Read this manual carefully, bookmark or print it, because you may need to close your web browser or reboot your PC system.
- Remove suspicious and unknown software by using Windows Control Panel
- Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove babi.gdn redirect
- Get rid of babi.gdn ads from Google Chrome
- Remove babi.gdn advertisements from Mozilla Firefox
- Remove babi.gdn pop-ups from Internet Explorer
- Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks
Delete suspicious and unknown software by using Windows Control Panel
Press Windows key 
, then click Search 
. Type “Control panel”and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click “Start” and select “Control Panel”. It will show the Windows Control Panel as shown in the following image. 
Next, press “Uninstall a program” 
It’ll display a list of all applications. Scroll through the all list and remove any suspicious and unknown programs.
Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove babi.gdn redirect
When installed, the adware may add an argument such as “http://site.address” into the Target property of the desktop shortcut for the Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Edge. Due to this, every time you launch the web-browser, it will display the babi.gdn annoying web-page.
Right click on the internet browser’s shortcut, click Properties option. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text that begins with “http://”. Remove it or everything after .exe. An example, for Google Chrome you should remove everything after chrome.exe.
Next, click OK to save changes. You need to clean all internet browser’s shortcuts. So, repeat this step for the Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and MS Edge.
Get rid of babi.gdn ads from Google Chrome
Like other modern web browsers, the Google Chrome has the ability to reset the settings to their default values and thereby delete the redirect to babi.gdn unwanted ads that is caused by the ad supported software.
At first, start the Chrome. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (
). It will appear the main menu. Click on the option named “Settings”. Another way to display the Chrome’s settings – type chrome://settings in the browser adress bar and press Enter.
The web browser will display the settings screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the “Reset settings” section is visible, as shown on the screen below and click the “Reset settings” button.
The Google Chrome will open the confirmation prompt. You need to confirm your action, click the “Reset” button. The program will start the task of cleaning. When it’s complete, the internet browser settings including the ‘block pop-ups’ option back to the values that have been when the Google Chrome was first installed on your PC system.
Remove babi.gdn advertisements from Mozilla Firefox
If the Firefox settings have been replaced by the ‘ad-supported’ software, then resetting it to the default state can help you to get rid of the reroute onto babi.gdn web-site.
First, start the Mozilla Firefox and click button. It will show the drop-down menu on the right-part of the web browser. Next, click the Help button (
) as shown below.
In the Help menu, select the “Troubleshooting Information” option. Another way to open the “Troubleshooting Information” screen – type “about:support” in the web-browser address bar and press Enter. It will show the “Troubleshooting Information” page as on the image below. In the upper-right corner of this screen, click the “Refresh Firefox” button.
It will display the confirmation prompt, click the “Refresh Firefox” button. The Firefox will start a process to fix your problems that caused by the adware. Once it is complete, click the “Finish” button
Remove babi.gdn pop-ups from Internet Explorer
First, start the Internet Explorer, then click 
button. Next, click “Internet Options” as on the image below.
In the “Internet Options” screen select the Advanced tab. Next, click the “Reset” button. The Internet Explorer will open the “Reset Internet Explorer” settings prompt. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box and press Reset button.
You will now need to restart your machine for the changes to take effect. It will restore the IE’s settings such as start page and search provider by default to default state, disable ad-supported web-browser’s extensions and thereby remove the redirect to babi.gdn unwanted web-page.
Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks
Once installed, the ‘ad-supported’ software can add a task in to the Windows Task Scheduler Library. Due to this, every time when you open your machine, it will open babi.gdn unwanted web-site. So, you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and delete all tasks that have been created by adware.
Press Windows and R keys on your keyboard at the same time. It will show a dialog box that called Run. In the text field, type “taskschd.msc” (without the quotes) and click OK. Task Scheduler window opens. In the left-hand side, click “Task Scheduler Library”, as shown in the figure below.
Task scheduler, list of tasks
In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Select the first task, its properties will be open just below automatically. Next, click the Actions tab. Necessary to look at the text which is written under Details. Found something like “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address” or “firefox.exe http://site.address”, then you need remove this task. If you are not sure that executes the task, then google it. If it’s a component of the ‘ad-supported’ applications, then this task also should be removed.
Further click on it with the right mouse button and select Delete as shown on the screen below.
Task scheduler, delete a task
Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by ‘ad-supported’ software. Once is complete, close the Task Scheduler window.
How to delete babi.gdn with free malware removal application
Manual removal babi.gdn requires some computer skills. Some files and registry entries that created by the adware may be not completely removed. We suggest that use the Malwarebytes Free that are completely clean your PC. Moreover, the free applications will help you to remove malware, web browser hijackers and toolbars that your system may be infected too.
- Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop using the following link.
Malwarebytes Anti-malware
326758 downloads
Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: April 15, 2020
- At the download page, click the Download button. Your web browser will show the “Save as” prompt. Please save it onto your desktop.
- When the download process is complete, please close all applications and open windows on your PC. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup.
- This will run the Setup wizard of Malwarebytes onto your system. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
- Once the Setup wizard has finished installing, the malware remover will start and open the main window.
- Further, press the “Scan Now” button . This will start scanning the whole computer to find out adware which redirects your web-browser to the babi.gdn unwanted web page. This task can take quite a while, so please be patient.
- When the system scan is done, it will display a screen which contains a list of malicious applications that has been found.
- When you are ready, click on “Quarantine Selected” button to begin cleaning your PC. When the task is complete, you may be prompted to restart your machine.
- Close the Anti-Malware and continue with the next step.
Video instruction, which reveals in detail the steps above.
How to stop babi.gdn pop-up ads
To increase your security and protect your system against new unwanted ads and malicious sites, you need to use an application that blocks access to dangerous advertisements and web-pages. Moreover, the program can block the display of intrusive advertising, that also leads to faster loading of sites and reduce the consumption of web traffic.
- Download AdGuard program using the following link.
Adguard download
26756 downloads
Version: 6.4
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: November 15, 2018
- After the download is done, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” window. Follow the prompts.
- Once the install is finished, press “Skip” to close it and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see a quick tutorial that will assist you get to know AdGuard better.
- In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you launch your system, AdGuard will run automatically and block pop-up ads, babi.gdn redirects, as well as other malicious or misleading sites. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which is located on your Windows desktop.
Remove babi.gdn and malicious extensions with AdwCleaner.
If MalwareBytes cannot remove the unwanted babi.gdn redirect from the Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Edge, then we suggests to use the AdwCleaner. AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for adware, browser hijackers, PUPs and toolbars.
Download AdwCleaner by clicking on the link below.
225420 downloads
Version: 8.4.1
Author: Xplode, MalwareBytes
Category: Security tools
Update: October 5, 2024
Once the download is done, open the file location. Double click the AdwCleaner icon. Once this utility is started, you will see a screen such as below.
Now, press the “Scan” button to begin checking your computer for the malicious extensions and adware that shows advertisements from babi.gdn web-site. When the system scan is finished, it will open a scan report as shown below.
Review the report and then press “Clean” button. It will display a prompt. Click “OK”. When the clean up is complete, AdwCleaner may ask you to reboot your PC.
Look at the following video, which completely explains the procedure of using the AdwCleaner to remove ad supported software, browser hijackers and other malicious software.
Finish words
Now your computer should be free of the babi.gdn . Remove AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you block unwanted ads and unwanted dangerous web-sites) and Malwarebytes (to periodically scan your PC system for new malware and adware). Probably you are running an older version of Java or Adobe Flash Player. This can be a security risk, so download and install the latest version right now.
If you are still having problems while trying to remove babi.gdn pop-ups from your computer, then ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.
