• Downloads
  • Threats
    • Adware
    • Browser Hijacking
    • Phishing
    • Ransomware
  • Questions and Answers
  • Recover Encrypted Files
  • Free Malware Removal Tools

My AntiSpyware

Free antispyware software, Online Scanners, Instructions on how to remove spyware and malware.

Menu
  • Downloads
  • Threats
    • Adware
    • Browser Hijacking
    • Phishing
    • Ransomware
  • Questions and Answers
  • Recover Encrypted Files
  • Free Malware Removal Tools
Home › Adware › How to remove loading123.net redirect [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

How to remove loading123.net redirect [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

Myantispyware team May 16, 2017     No Comment    

Have you become that your web-browser randomly displays loading123.net, instead of the one you want to see? It is a sign that you have an installed ‘ad-supported’ software (also known as adware) on your system. The ad supported software is a part of dangerous software that created to open a ton of annoying pop-up ads. Perform the step-by-step instructions below as soon as possible. It’ll clear your personal computer from adware that generates tons of ads in the web-browser and thereby delete the redirect to loading123.net web-page.

The adware usually affects only the Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and MS Edge by changing the web-browser’s settings or installing a harmful extensions (addons). Moreover, possible situations, when any other browsers will be affected too. The adware will perform a scan of the PC system for internet browser shortcuts and modify them without your permission. When it infects the web browser shortcuts, it’ll add the argument like ‘http://site.address’ into Target property. So, each time you run the web-browser, you will see an unwanted loading123.net site.

While your computer is infected with the adware, the Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox and Edge may be redirected to loading123.net unwanted web site. Of course, the ad supported software may not cause damages to your files or Windows system, but it may display a large amount of unwanted advertisements. These ads will be injected within the content of web-sites that are you opening in your internet browser and can be varied: pop-up ads, in-text ads, different sized banners, offers to install an questionable software. The ads will appear on all web-pages, including web pages where previously you have never seen any advertising links. In this case, when you open any web site, you may see in your web-browser’s status bar the following messages: ‘Waiting for loading123.net’, ‘Transferring data from loading123.net’, ‘Looking up loading123.net’, ‘Read loading123.net’, ‘Connected to loading123.net’.

Instructions, which is shown below, will allow you to clean your computer from the ad-supported software as well as remove loading123.net annoying pop-ups from the FF, Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and MS Edge and other web browsers.

How does your PC system get infected with loading123.net redirect

The ‘ad supported’ software spreads with a simple but quite effective way. It’s integrated into the setup package of various free software. Thus on the process of installation, it will infect your browser. To avoid adware infection, you just need to follow a few simple rules: carefully read the ‘Terms of Use’ and the ‘License’, select only a Manual, Custom or Advanced setup mode, which enables you to make sure that the application you want to install, thereby protect your PC system from the malicious software like this adware which shows the loading123.net ads.

How to manually remove loading123.net pop-up ads

The following instructions is a step-by-step guide, that will allow you manually remove loading123.net pop-ups from the Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, IE and MS Edge.

  1. Remove suspicious and unknown applications by using Windows Control Panel
  2. Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to get rid of loading123.net redirect
  3. Delete loading123.net redirect from FF
  4. Remove loading123.net pop-up ads from Google Chrome
  5. Get rid of loading123.net redirect from Internet Explorer
  6. Get rid of unwanted Scheduled Tasks

If you are using an Apple computer running Mac OS, then use the following few simple steps How to remove virus, pop-ups, advertisements on Mac

Remove suspicious and unknown applications by using Windows Control Panel

We recommend that you begin the machine cleaning process by checking the list of installed programs and uninstall all unknown or suspicious software. This is a very important step, as mentioned above, very often the malicious programs such as adware and browser hijackers may be bundled with free applications. Uninstall the unwanted applications may delete the unwanted ads or web-browser redirect to unknown or unwanted web-pages.

Windows 8, 8.1, 10


Press Windows key windows key, then click Search windows search. Type “Control panel”and press Enter.

Windows XP, Vista, 7


First, press “Start” and select “Control Panel”.

It’ll show the Windows Control Panel as shown below.
windows control panel.jpg

Next, click “Uninstall a program” Uninstall application panel
It will show a list of all applications. Scroll through the all list, and delete any suspicious and unknown programs. To quickly find the latest installed applications, we recommend sort software by date of installation in the Control panel.

Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to get rid of loading123.net redirect

When the adware is started, it can also alter the browser’s shortcuts, adding an argument such as “http://site.address” into the Target field. Due to this, every time you start the web-browser, it will be redirected to an unwanted advertisements.

To clear the web browser shortcut, right-click to it and select Properties. 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 which starts with “http://” that has been added here. You need to remove it.

clean a shorcut

When the argument is removed, click the OK button. You need to clean all shortcuts of all your web-browsers, as they may be infected too.

Delete loading123.net redirect from FF

First, start the Mozilla Firefox. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (Firefox menu button). It will show the drop-down menu. Next, click the “Help” button (Firefox help button).

Firefox settings menu

In the Help menu, click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page, click “Refresh Firefox” button.

FFx troubleshooting info window

Confirm your action, click the “Refresh Firefox”.

Remove loading123.net pop-up ads from Google Chrome

Open the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (google chrome menu button). It opens the drop-down menu. Next, press the “Settings” option.

chrome drop-down menu

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, like below and click the “Reset settings” button.

chrome advanced settings

Confirm your action, press the “Reset” button.

Get rid of loading123.net redirect from Internet Explorer

First, start the Internet Explorer, then press the button in the form of gear (Internet Explorer tools menu icon). It will display the Tools drop-down menu like below. Next, press the “Internet Options”.

reset Microsoft Internet Explorer tools menu

In the Internet Options window click on the Advanced tab, then click the Reset button. The Internet Explorer will display the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” window as on the image below. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then click on “Reset” button.

reset Internet Explorer settings

You will now need to reboot your personal computer for the changes to take effect.

Get rid of unwanted Scheduled Tasks

If the annoying loading123.net web-site opens automatically on Windows startup or at equal time intervals, then you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and remove all the tasks that have been created by malicious application.

Press Windows and R keys on the keyboard simultaneously. This opens a prompt that titled as Run. In the text field, type “taskschd.msc” (without the quotes) and press OK. Task Scheduler window opens. In the left-hand side, press “Task Scheduler Library”, as shown on the screen below.

Task scheduler

Task scheduler

In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Select the first task, its properties will be display just below automatically. Next, click the Actions tab. Pay attention to that it launches on your PC system. Found something like “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address”, then you need remove it. If you are not sure that executes the task, check it through a search engine. If it is a component of the unwanted software, then this task also should be removed.

Having defined the task that you want to delete, then click on it with the right mouse button and select Delete as shown below.

Delete a task

Delete a task

Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by unwanted applications. Once is finished, close the Task Scheduler window.

How to remove loading123.net with free malware removal application

Manual removal loading123.net redirect 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 which are completely clean your machine. Moreover, the free software will help you to remove malware, internet browser hijackers and toolbars that your computer may be infected too.

  1. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop from the following link.
    Malwarebytes Anti-malware
    Malwarebytes Anti-malware
    317591 downloads
    Author: Malwarebytes
    Category: Security tools
    Update: April 15, 2020
  2. At the download page, press the Download button. Your browser will show the “Save as” prompt. Please save it onto your desktop.
  3. When the download process is finished, please close all software and open windows on your computer. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup.
  4. This will open the Setup wizard of Malwarebytes onto your computer. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
  5. When the Setup wizard has finished installing, the malware remover will start and display the main window.
  6. Further, click the “Scan Now” button . This will start scanning the whole PC system to find out adware that redirects your web browser to the loading123.net annoying web site. This procedure can take quite a while, so please be patient.
  7. When the system scan is done, it will display a screen that contains a list of malicious programs that has been found.
  8. When you are ready, press on “Quarantine Selected” button to begin cleaning your PC. When the procedure is complete, you may be prompted to reboot your system.
  9. Close the Anti-Malware and continue with the next step.

Video instruction, which reveals in detail the steps above.

Block loading123.net pop-up ads and other annoying web-pages

To increase your security and protect your machine against new annoying advertisements and malicious pages, you need to use application that stops access to dangerous ads and web-sites. Moreover, the application can stop the display of intrusive advertising, which also leads to faster loading of web-sites and reduce the consumption of web traffic.

Download AdGuard program by clicking on the following link.

Adguard
Adguard download
25653 downloads
Version: 6.4
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: November 15, 2018

When downloading is complete, start the file named adguardInstaller. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as on the image below.

adguard installer

Follow the prompts. Once the setup is complete, you will see a window as shown in the figure below.

adguard install is finished

You can click “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial that will allow 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 start your machine, AdGuard will start automatically and stop pop-up ads, web sites like loading123.net, as well as other harmful or misleading pages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, that is located on your Windows desktop.

If the problem with loading123.net ads is still remained

If MalwareBytes cannot delete loading123.net ads, then we suggests to use the AdwCleaner. AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for adware, browser hijackers, PUPs, toolbars.

adwcleaner win10

  1. Download AdwCleaner by clicking on the link below.
    AdwCleaner
    AdwCleaner download
    220728 downloads
    Version: 8.3.2
    Author: Xplode, MalwareBytes
    Category: Security tools
    Update: April 28, 2022
  2. Double click the AdwCleaner icon. Once the tool is started the main screen will appear as shown on the image above.
  3. Now, click the “Scan” button to begin checking your PC for the adware that generates loading123.net ads.
  4. Once the scanning is done, AdwCleaner will open a scan report. Review the report and then click “Clean” button. It will display a dialog box, press “OK” button.

The following video explains the instructions above on how to get rid of ad-supported software with AdwCleaner.

Finish words

Now your computer should be clean of the loading123.net pop-up ads. Remove AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you stop unwanted advertisements and unwanted malicious web sites) and Malwarebytes (to periodically scan your system for new malware and ad supported software). 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 loading123.net from your computer, then ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.

 

Adware

Author: Myantispyware team

Myantispyware is an information security website created in 2004. Our content is written in collaboration with Cyber Security specialists, IT experts, under the direction of Patrik Holder and Valeri Tchmych, founders of Myantispyware.com.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply




New Guides

Doparnelychme.com Click Allow Scam
Doparnelychme.com Virus Removal Guide
Flixtagger.com Flix Tagger
Flixtagger.com Review: Is This Netflix Tagger Opportunity Legitimate?
Link For Captcha virus Click Allow Scam
Link For Captcha Virus (removal guide)
MetaMask Email Scam
Metamask Email Scam: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe Online
Basicstester.com Amazon Product Tester
Basicstester.com Review: Is It a Scam or Legit Way to Become an Amazon Product Tester

Follow Us

Search

Useful Guides

This setting is enforced by your administrator (Removal guide)
browser redirect virus
How to remove Browser redirect virus [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
Tech Support Scam
Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up virus [Microsoft & Apple Scam]
Files encrypted by ransomware become useless
How To Recover Encrypted Files (Ransomware file recovery)
How to reset Google Chrome settings to default

Recent Posts

How to remove uprealtime.com redirect [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
How to remove moridim.net pop-ups [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
Zemana AntiMalware scan is done
How to remove Trackpackagehome.com [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
yokeline.com
How to remove Yokeline.com [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
How to remove green5news.net pop-up ads [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

MYANTISPYWARE.COM

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

NEED A HELP ?

If you're seeing unwanted pop-ups or ads in your web-browser, you might have an adware installed on your computer. Use the following guide to stop pop-up ads and remove malicious software. Or ask for help here.

Links

  • Downloads
  • Instructions
  • Questions and Answers
  • Free Malware Removal Tools
Copyright © 2004 - 2023 MASW - Myantispyware.com.