How to remove Newstimes2017.net pop up ads [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

Most often, the ‘ad supported’ software affects the most common internet browsers like the FF, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge. But such the harmful software as well may infect another internet browsers by changing its shortcuts (adding an argument such as ‘http://site.address’ into Target field of a web-browser’s shortcut). So every time you launch the web-browser, it’ll redirect to the intrusive Newstimes2017.net page. Even if you setup a new homepage, an annoying page will be the first thing you see when you run the Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and MS Edge.

Instructions which is shown below, will help you to clean your system from the ‘ad supported’ software as well as remove Newstimes2017.net unwanted ads from the Chrome, Firefox, IE and Edge and other web-browsers.

Remove Newstimes2017.net pop up advertisements

There are a few methods which can be used to get rid of Newstimes2017.net pop up ads. But, not all PUPs like this adware can be completely removed utilizing only manual methods. In many cases you’re not able to delete any adware utilizing standard MS Windows options. In order to get rid of Newstimes2017.net popup advertisements you need complete a few manual steps and run reliable removal utilities. Most IT security experts states that Zemana Anti-malware, Malwarebytes or AdwCleaner utilities are a right choice. These free applications are able to detect and remove Newstimes2017.net redirect from your personal computer and revert back your internet browser settings to defaults.

Manual Newstimes2017.net pop-up ads removal

The useful removal guidance for the Newstimes2017.net ads. The detailed procedure can be followed by anyone as it really does take you step-by-step. If you follow this process to remove Newstimes2017.net popups let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

Delete Newstimes2017.net associated software by using Windows Control Panel

First, go to Windows Control Panel and uninstall suspicious software, all programs you do not remember installing. It is important to pay the most attention to software you installed just before Newstimes2017.net pop ups appeared on your browser. If you don’t know what a program does, look for the answer on the World Wide Web.

Carefully browse through the list of installed software and get rid of all programs that has the name similar to the Newstimes2017.net web-page. We recommend to press ‘Installed programs’ and even sorts all installed programs by date. When you have found anything suspicious that may be the browser hijacker, ad supported software or potentially unwanted software, then select this application and click ‘Uninstall’ in the upper part of the window. If the suspicious program blocked from removal, then run Revo Uninstaller Freeware to fully get rid of it from your PC system.

Disinfect the web-browser’s shortcuts to delete Newstimes2017.net redirect

When installed, this adware may add an argument such as “http://site.address” into the Target property of the desktop shortcut for the Chrome, FF, MS Edge and Internet Explorer. Due to this, every time you run the browser, it will display an annoying ad page.

Right click to a desktop shortcut for your web browser. Choose the “Properties” option. It will open the Properties window. Select the “Shortcut” tab here, after that, look at the “Target” field. The adware can rewrite it. If you are seeing something similar “…exe http://site.address” then you need to remove “http…” and leave only, depending on the browser you are using:

• Google Chrome: chrome.exe
• Opera: opera.exe
• Firefox: firefox.exe
• Internet Explorer: iexplore.exe

Look at the example like below.

Once is done, press the “OK” button to save the changes. Please repeat this step for web browser shortcuts which redirects to an annoying web-sites. When you have completed, go to next step.

Remove Newstimes2017.net from FF by resetting browser settings

Resetting your FF is basic troubleshooting step for any issues with your web-browser program, including the redirect to Newstimes2017.net web site.

First, start the FF and click button. It will show the drop-down menu on the right-part of the internet browser. Further, click the Help button () like below

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In the Help menu, select the “Troubleshooting Information” option. Another way to open the “Troubleshooting Information” screen – type “about:support” in the internet browser adress bar and press Enter. It will display the “Troubleshooting Information” page as shown below. In the upper-right corner of this screen, click the “Refresh Firefox” button.

It will open the confirmation dialog box. Further, press the “Refresh Firefox” button. The Firefox will begin a procedure to fix your problems that caused by the adware which cause intrusive Newstimes2017.net advertisements to appear. When, it is complete, press the “Finish” button.

Get rid of Newstimes2017.net popup advertisements from Microsoft Internet Explorer

In order to recover all web-browser newtab page, start page and search engine by default you need to reset the Internet Explorer to the state, which was when the MS Windows was installed on your machine.

First, launch the IE, then click ‘gear’ icon . It will show the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the web-browser, then click the “Internet Options” as shown on the image below.

In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then click the “Reset” button. The Internet Explorer will open the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” dialog box. Further, press the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, click the “Reset” button as shown in the figure below.

When the task is finished, press “Close” button. Close the Internet Explorer and restart your personal computer for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your browser’s startpage, newtab page and search engine by default to default state.

Remove Newstimes2017.net pop-up ads from Google Chrome

Run the Reset web browser utility of the Google Chrome to reset all its settings such as startpage, newtab page and default search engine to original defaults. This is a very useful tool to use, in the case of web-browser redirects to annoying ad pages such as Newstimes2017.net.

1. First launch the Chrome and press Menu button (small button in the form of three horizontal stripes).
2. It will display the Google Chrome main menu. Select “Settings” option.
3. You will see the Google Chrome’s settings page. Scroll down and click “Show advanced settings” link.
4. Scroll down again and click the “Reset settings” button.
5. The Chrome will show the reset profile settings page as on the image above.
6. Next click the “Reset” button.
7. Once this process is complete, your web browser’s home page, new tab and search provider by default will be restored to their original defaults.
8. To learn more, read the article How to reset Chrome settings to default.

Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks

Once installed, the adware can add a task in to the Windows Task Scheduler Library. Due to this, every time when you open your PC, it will display Newstimes2017.net annoying web-page. So, you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and remove all harmful tasks which have been created by adware.

Press Windows and R keys on your keyboard simultaneously. It will show a dialog box which titled with 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 below.

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. 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 delete this task. If you are not sure that executes the task, then google it. If it’s a component of the ‘ad-supported’ program, then this task also should be removed.

Further press on it with the right mouse button and select Delete as shown below.

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

How to automatically remove Newstimes2017.net redirect

There are not many good free antimalware programs with high detection ratio. The effectiveness of malware removal tools depends on various factors, mostly on how often their virus/malware signatures DB are updated in order to effectively detect modern malicious software, adware, browser hijackers and other potentially unwanted programs. We recommend to run several programs, not just one. These applications which listed below will allow you remove all components of the ad-supported software from your disk and Windows registry and thereby remove Newstimes2017.net pop up ads.

Run Zemana Anti-malware to remove Newstimes2017.net pop ups

Zemana Anti-malware highly recommended, because it can scan for security threats such adware and adwares which most ‘classic’ antivirus programs fail to pick up on. Moreover, if you have any Newstimes2017.net pop-up advertisements removal problems which cannot be fixed by this utility automatically, then Zemana Anti-malware provides 24X7 online assistance from the highly experienced support staff.

Download Zemana antimalware on your personal computer by clicking on the link below. Save it on your Windows desktop or in any other place.

After downloading is finished, close all software and windows on your personal computer. Double-click the set up file named Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up like below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” that will help you install Zemana anti malware on your system. Follow the prompts and don’t make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is done successfully, Zemana anti malware will automatically start and you can see its main screen as shown below.

Now click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan for the adware which redirects your internet browser to intrusive Newstimes2017.net web page. A system scan may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your PC. When a malware, ‘ad supported’ software or PUPs are found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly.

When it has finished scanning, it’ll show a scan report. Next, you need to click “Next” button. The Zemana anti-malware will start removing ad-supported software and other security threats. Once disinfection is done, you may be prompted to restart the machine.

How to automatically delete Newstimes2017.net with Malwarebytes

We recommend using the Malwarebytes Free. You can download and install Malwarebytes to detect ad-supported software and thereby delete Newstimes2017.net popup ads from your browsers. When installed and updated, the free malware remover will automatically check and detect all threats present on the machine.

1. Download Malwarebytes (MBAM) by clicking on the link below.
   
   

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2. Once downloading is complete, close all programs and windows on your personal computer. Open a folder in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup.
3. Further, click Next button and follow the prompts.
4. Once installation is done, click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the adware that causes internet browsers to open annoying Newstimes2017.net pop up advertisements. This process may take quite a while, so please be patient. While the utility is scanning, you can see number of objects it has identified as being infected by malware.
5. When it has finished scanning your PC, you may check all items detected on your PC. Next, you need to click “Quarantine Selected”. Once disinfection is finished, you can be prompted to reboot your personal computer.

The following video offers a step-by-step guide on how to get rid of browser hijacker with Malwarebytes.

Use AdwCleaner to get rid of Newstimes2017.net pop up advertisements

AdwCleaner is a free removal utility that can scan your machine for a wide range of security threats like malware, ad supported softwares, potentially unwanted programs as well as adware which cause intrusive Newstimes2017.net popup advertisements to appear. It will perform a deep {scan} of your system including hard drives and Windows registry. When a malicious software is found, it will allow you to get rid of all found threats from your personal computer by a simple click.

Download AdwCleaner by clicking on the link below.

After downloading is finished, open the file location. You will see an icon like below.

Double click the AdwCleaner desktop icon. Once the utility is opened, you will see a screen as shown on the screen below.

Further, click “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this utility for the ‘ad supported’ software which redirects your web-browser to undesired Newstimes2017.net web site. A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of files on your computer and the speed of your computer. When the system scan is finished, it will display a screen that contains a list of malicious software that has been detected as on the image below.

When you’re ready, click “Clean” button. It will show a dialog box as shown in the figure below.

You need to click “OK”. Once the clean-up is done, the AdwCleaner may ask you to reboot your machine. When your personal computer is started, you will see an AdwCleaner log.

These steps are shown in detail in the following video guide.

How to stop Newstimes2017.net ads

Run ad-blocker program such as AdGuard in order to block ads, malvertisements, pop-ups and online trackers, avoid having to install malicious and adware browser plug-ins and add-ons that affect your computer performance and impact your computer security. Surf the Internet anonymously and stay safe online!

Installing the AdGuard ad-blocking program is simple. First you’ll need to download AdGuard from the following link.

Once the downloading process is finished, double-click the downloaded file to launch it. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen as shown on the screen below.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed and an icon will be placed on your desktop. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick guide as shown below.

Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick guidance that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you launch your computer, AdGuard will start automatically and stop pop up advertisements, web pages such Newstimes2017.net, as well as other malicious or misleading web 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, that can be found on your desktop.

Method of Newstimes2017.net redirect intrusion into your system

Most of undesired popup ads like Newstimes2017.net ads come from web browser toolbars, browser extensions, BHOs (browser helper objects) and additional programs. In many cases, these items claim itself as programs which improve your experience on the Internet by providing a fast and interactive start page or a search engine that does not track you. Remember, how to avoid the unwanted applications. Be cautious, run only reputable programs which download from reputable sources. NEVER install any unknown and suspicious programs.

Finish words

Now your personal computer should be clean of the ad supported software which reroutes your web-browser to undesired Newstimes2017.net web site. Delete AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you stop unwanted advertisements and undesired harmful pages) and Zemana Anti-malware (to periodically scan your PC for new malware, browser hijackers and ad supported software). Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for Windows OS. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new hijackers, malware and ad-supported software are released.

If you are still having problems while trying to delete Newstimes2017.net ads from your internet browser, then ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.