How to remove Link.babi.gdn redirect [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

If you keep receiving the Link.babi.gdn pop ups, when you browse the Web with the Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge and IE, then it could mean your system has been infected with the adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software). Once started, it may install a harmful browser’s addon that generates a lot of pop ups or alter the internet browser’s settings to show advertisements on all web pages that you are opening in the internet browser, even on those web-pages where before you did not see any advertisements. We recommend you to clean you computer from adware and thereby remove Link.babi.gdn pop-up advertisements. You need to perform the instructions below as soon as possible. It will get rid of all unwanted ads and protect your computer from more harmful applications and trojans.

Technically, the adware is not a virus, but it does bad things, it generates tons of pop up ads. It may download and install on to your system other malicious and undesired software without your permission, force you to visit misleading or malicious web-sites. Moreover, the adware can install browser hijacker. Once installed, it will change your internet browser setting such as new tab, search engine and homepage with an unwanted web-page.

The malicious applications from the adware family that changes the settings of web browsers usually affects only the Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. However, possible situations, when any other browsers will be hijacked too. The adware may change the Target property of a internet browser’s shortcut, so every time you run the web-browser, instead of your start page, you’ll see the undesired Link.babi.gdn webpage.

We advise you to delete adware and clean your computer from Link.babi.gdn popup advertisements ASAP, until the presence of the ad supported software has not led to even worse consequences. You need to follow the few simple steps below that will help you to completely delete the redirect to Link.babi.gdn annoying web-site, using only the built-in MS Windows features and several free malware removal tools of well-known antivirus software companies.

How to remove Link.babi.gdn redirect

Even if you’ve the up-to-date classic antivirus installed, and you have checked your machine for malicious software and removed anything found, you need to do the tutorial below. The Link.babi.gdn advertisements removal is not simple as installing another antivirus. Classic antivirus apps are not developed to run together and will conflict with each other, or possibly crash MS Windows. Instead we suggest complete the manual steps below after that run Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM), MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) or HitmanPro, which are free software dedicated to find out and remove ad supported software which cause unwanted Link.babi.gdn pop ups to appear. Run these utilities to ensure the adware is removed.

To remove Link.babi.gdn, perform the following steps:

1. How to manually delete Link.babi.gdn
   • Remove Link.babi.gdn associated software by using Microsoft Windows Control Panel
   • Delete unwanted Scheduled Tasks
   • Fix browser shortcuts, changed by ‘ad supported’ software
   • Remove Link.babi.gdn ads from Google Chrome
   • Remove Link.babi.gdn pop-ups from Firefox
   • Delete Link.babi.gdn advertisements from Internet Explorer
2. Remove Link.babi.gdn pop-up ads with free programs
   • Use Zemana Anti-malware to get rid of Link.babi.gdn pop up ads
   • Scan your personal computer and get rid of Link.babi.gdn popup advertisements with HitmanPro
   • Automatically delete Link.babi.gdn pop-up ads with Malwarebytes
3. Use AdBlocker to stop Link.babi.gdn and stay safe online
4. How can you prevent your computer from the attack of Link.babi.gdn pop-up advertisements
5. Finish words

How to manually delete Link.babi.gdn

If you perform exactly the instructions below you should be able to remove the Link.babi.gdn popups from the IE, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and Edge internet browsers.

Remove Link.babi.gdn associated software by using Microsoft Windows Control Panel

First method for manual ‘ad supported’ software removal is to go into the MS Windows “Control Panel”, then “Uninstall a program” console. Take a look at the list of programs on your computer and see if there are any questionable and unknown programs. If you see any, you need to remove them. Of course, before doing so, you can do an World Wide Web search to find details on the application. If it is a potentially unwanted application, ‘ad supported’ software or malware, you will likely find information that says so.

Make sure you have closed all web browsers and other apps. Press CTRL, ALT, DEL keys together to open the Windows Task Manager.

Click on the “Processes” tab, look for something suspicious that is the ad-supported software which cause unwanted Link.babi.gdn pop up ads to appear then right-click it and select “End Task” or “End Process” option. In many cases, malware masks itself to avoid detection by imitating legitimate MS Windows processes. A process is particularly suspicious: it’s taking up a lot of memory (despite the fact that you closed all of your programs), its name is not familiar to you (if you’re in doubt, you can always check the program by doing a search for its name in Google, Yahoo or Bing).

Next, uninstall any unknown and suspicious applications from your Control panel.

Windows 10, 8.1, 8

Now, click the Windows button, type “Control panel” in search and press Enter. Choose “Programs and Features”, then “Uninstall a program”.

Look around the entire list of software installed on your computer. Most likely, one of them is the ad supported software related to Link.babi.gdn popups. Choose the suspicious application or the program that name is not familiar to you and remove it.

Windows Vista, 7

From the “Start” menu in MS Windows, select “Control Panel”. Under the “Programs” icon, select “Uninstall a program”.

Choose the suspicious or any unknown programs, then press “Uninstall/Change” button to remove this undesired application from your system.

Windows XP

Click the “Start” button, select “Control Panel” option. Click on “Add/Remove Programs”.

Select an undesired program, then click “Change/Remove” button. Follow the prompts.

Delete 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 start your computer, it will show Link.babi.gdn undesired webpage. So, you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and remove all harmful tasks which have been created by ‘ad-supported’ program.

Press Windows and R keys on your keyboard at the same time. It will display 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, press “Task Scheduler Library”, as on the image below.

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, press the Actions tab. Necessary to look at the text which is written under Details. Found something such as “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address” or “firefox.exe http://site.address”, then you need get rid of this task. If you are not sure that executes the task, then google it. If it’s a component of the malicious apps, then this task also should be removed.

Further click on it with the right mouse button and select Delete as on the image below.

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

Fix browser shortcuts, changed by ‘ad supported’ software

Once installed, this ad-supported software that causes intrusive Link.babi.gdn pop ups, may add an argument such as “http://site.address” into the Target property of the desktop shortcut file for the Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Edge. Due to this, every time you start the web-browser, it’ll display an intrusive ad web site.

Right click to a desktop shortcut file for your affected web browser. Select the “Properties” option. It will display the Properties window. Select the “Shortcut” tab here, after that, look at the “Target” field. The adware that causes tons of intrusive Link.babi.gdn pop ups can change it. If you are seeing something similar to “…exe http://site.address” then you need to remove “http…” and leave only, depending on the web-browser you are using:

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

Look at the example as on the image below.

Once is complete, press the “OK” button to save the changes. Please repeat this step for internet browser shortcuts that reroutes to an undesired web-sites. When you have completed, go to next step.

Remove Link.babi.gdn ads from Google Chrome

Reset Google Chrome settings is a simple way to get rid of the adware, harmful and adware extensions, as well as to restore the internet browser’s newtab page, home page and search engine by default that have been modified by ad supported software which cause unwanted Link.babi.gdn ads to appear.

Open the Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal dotes (). It will display the drop-down menu. Choose More Tools, then click Extensions.

Carefully browse through the list of installed plugins. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following guide: Remove Google Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy otherwise, just go to the step below.

Open the Chrome main menu again, click to “Settings” option.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Advanced” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown in the figure below and click the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.

Confirm your action, click the “Reset” button.

Remove Link.babi.gdn pop-ups from Firefox

The Mozilla Firefox reset will keep your personal information like bookmarks, passwords, web form auto-fill data, recover preferences and security settings, get rid of redirects to unwanted Link.babi.gdn web page and adware.

Click the Menu button (looks like three horizontal lines), and click the blue Help icon located at the bottom of the drop down menu as displayed below.

A small menu will appear, press the “Troubleshooting Information”. On this page, press “Refresh Firefox” button as shown below.

Follow the onscreen procedure to restore your Firefox web browser settings to its original state.

Delete Link.babi.gdn advertisements from Internet Explorer

By resetting Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser you return your browser settings to its default state. This is good initial when troubleshooting problems that might have been caused by adware responsible for redirecting your web-browser to Link.babi.gdn web-page.

First, open the Internet Explorer, click ) button. Next, press “Internet Options” as on the image below.

In the “Internet Options” screen select the Advanced tab. Next, click Reset button. The IE will show the Reset Internet Explorer settings prompt. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box and press Reset button.

You will now need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. It will remove ad supported software that causes browsers to show unwanted Link.babi.gdn pop up advertisements, disable malicious and ad-supported internet browser’s extensions and restore the Microsoft Internet Explorer’s settings like new tab page, startpage and search engine by default to default state.

Remove Link.babi.gdn pop-up ads with free programs

The adware can hide its components which are difficult for you to find out and delete completely. This can lead to the fact that after some time, the adware responsible for redirects to Link.babi.gdn again infect your computer. Moreover, We want to note that it’s not always safe to remove ad-supported software manually, if you don’t have much experience in setting up and configuring the MS Windows operating system. The best solution to find and remove adware is to run free malware removal applications.

Use Zemana Anti-malware to get rid of Link.babi.gdn pop up ads

We recommend you to run the Zemana Anti-malware which are completely clean your computer of adware that causes web browsers to show undesired Link.babi.gdn pop up advertisements. Moreover, the tool will help you to get rid of PUPs, malware, toolbars and browser hijackers that your computer can be infected too.

Now you can install and run Zemana to delete Link.babi.gdn advertisements from your browser by following the steps below:

Click the following link to download Zemana AntiMalware installer called Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup on your PC system. Save it on your Microsoft Windows desktop.

Start the installer after it has been downloaded successfully and then follow the prompts to install this utility on your machine.

During installation you can change some settings, but we recommend you don’t make any changes to default settings.

When install is finished, this malicious software removal tool will automatically start and update itself. You will see its main window as on the image below.

Now press the “Scan” button for checking your PC for the ad supported software that responsible for web browser redirect to the undesired Link.babi.gdn webpage. During the scan Zemana Anti Malware (ZAM) will scan for threats present on your computer.

Once Zemana Anti-Malware has completed scanning your system, Zemana will open a list of detected threats. When you are ready, click “Next” button.

The Zemana Anti-Malware (ZAM) will delete ad supported software that developed to redirect your internet browser to various ad web-pages such as Link.babi.gdn and add threats to the Quarantine. Once finished, you can be prompted to reboot your computer to make the change take effect.

Scan your personal computer and get rid of Link.babi.gdn popup advertisements with HitmanPro

Hitman Pro is a portable tool which scans for and deletes unwanted applications like hijackers, adware, toolbars, other web-browser extensions and other malware. It scans your computer for adware which redirects your browser to intrusive Link.babi.gdn webpage and produces a list of threats marked for removal. HitmanPro will only erase those unwanted software that you wish to be removed.

HitmanPro can be downloaded from the following link. Save it on your Desktop.

When the downloading process is complete, open the file location and double-click the Hitman Pro icon. It will run the HitmanPro tool. If the User Account Control dialog box will ask you want to launch the program, click Yes button to continue.

Next, click “Next” for checking your PC for the adware which redirects your internet browser to annoying Link.babi.gdn webpage.

Once the scan is finished, Hitman Pro will open a screen that contains a list of malicious software that has been detected as displayed on the screen below.

When you are ready, click “Next” button. It will show a prompt, click the “Activate free license” button. The HitmanPro will get rid of adware that responsible for the appearance of Link.babi.gdn pop ups. After finished, the tool may ask you to reboot your system.

Automatically delete Link.babi.gdn pop-up ads with Malwarebytes

Manual Link.babi.gdn pop-up ads removal requires some computer skills. Some files and registry entries that created by the adware can be not completely removed. We suggest that run the Malwarebytes Free that are completely clean your computer of adware. Moreover, the free program will help you to remove malware, PUPs, browser hijacker infections and toolbars that your PC may be infected too.

Download MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) by clicking on the following link. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.

When the downloading process is done, close all applications and windows on your PC system. Double-click the set up file named mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” prompt pops up as displayed in the figure below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” which will help you install MalwareBytes on your personal computer. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is finished successfully, click Finish button. MalwareBytes AntiMalware will automatically start and you can see its main screen as shown below.

Now click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan with this utility for the adware responsible for Link.babi.gdn redirect. A scan may take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of files on your PC and the speed of your computer. When a malicious software, ‘ad supported’ software or potentially unwanted apps are detected, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the scanning is finished.

After the scan get finished, MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) will produce a list of unwanted and adware. Once you have selected what you want to remove from your PC click “Quarantine Selected” button. The MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) will delete adware that causes multiple unwanted pop up ads. After the procedure is finished, you may be prompted to reboot the personal computer.

We advise you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) to remove adware, browser hijacker and other malware.

Use AdBlocker to stop Link.babi.gdn and stay safe online

One of the worst things is the fact that you cannot block all those annoying sites such as Link.babi.gdn using only built-in MS Windows capabilities. However, there is a program out that you can use to stop annoying internet browser redirects, ads and pop ups in any modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and IE. It’s called Adguard and it works very well.

Installing the AdGuard is simple. First you’ll need to download AdGuard on your Microsoft Windows Desktop by clicking on the following link.

Once the download is finished, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen like below.

Follow the prompts. After the setup is complete, you will see a window as shown on the image below.

You can click “Skip” to close the setup program and use the default settings, or click “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 don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you start your PC system, AdGuard will start automatically and block advertisements, Link.babi.gdn redirect, as well as other malicious or misleading web 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 can be found on your desktop.

How can you prevent your computer from the attack of Link.babi.gdn pop-up advertisements

The ad supported software is usually spreads as a part of free software and install themselves, with or without your knowledge, on your system. This happens especially when you’re installing a free software. The program setup file tricks you into accepting the installation of bundled applications, which you don’t really want. Moreover, certain paid programs can also install additional applications which you don’t want! Therefore, always download free applications and paid software from reputable download webpages. Use ONLY custom or manual installation mode and never blindly click Next button.

Finish words

Now your computer should be clean of the ‘ad supported’ software responsible for Link.babi.gdn pop-ups. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you block unwanted pop-up advertisements and unwanted malicious pages) and Zemana Free (to periodically scan your PC for new malware, browser hijacker infections and adware). Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for Microsoft Windows operating system. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new hijackers, malicious applications and adware are released.

If you are still having problems while trying to remove Link.babi.gdn pop up advertisements from your internet browser, then ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.