Q. I have unwanted ExtraWindow 1.0 extension on my Safari browser. Any ideas how to get rid of them, they just wont go away! If someone has any ideas for me I would greatly appreciate it.
ExtraWindow extension
A. Did it occur after installing any new programs? Sounds like you have possibly encountered an adware software problem. The fix for that problem is ‘reset web-browser settings’ and run adware removal utilities.
What is Adware ‘virus’? Adware is a type of potentially unwanted programs whose motive is to earn money for its developer. It have various ways of earning by displaying the advertisements forcibly to its victims. Adware can generate popup deals, show annoying advertisements, alter the victim’s web browser settings, or redirect the victim’s browser to undesired web-pages. Aside from causing unwanted ads and internet browser redirects, it also can slow down the Apple Mac.
Does adware steal your data? Adware can install a component which enables its author to track which web sites you visit, which products you look at upon those pages. They are then able to choose the type of advertisements they display you. So, if you had adware on your Apple Mac, there is a good chance you have another that is collecting and sharing your data with third parties, without your knowledge.
The majority of adware is bundled with free programs or even paid software which Internet users can easily download online. The installers of such software, most often, clearly indicate that they will install bundled apps. The option is given to users to stop the install of any bundled programs. So, in order to avoid the installation of any adware software: read all disclaimers and install screens very carefully, select only Custom or Advanced install type and disable all bundled software in which you are unsure.
Threat Summary
| Name | Extra Window |
| Type | adware, PUP (potentially unwanted program), pop-ups, pop up ads, pop up virus |
| Symptoms |
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| Removal | Extra Window removal guide |
If you want to remove Extra Window adware, you will not succeed, because the adware is very stubborn. Using the following tutorial, you surely can remove Extra Window adware completely from your web browsers.
How to remove Extra Window adware virus (Removal guide)
Without a doubt, the adware software is harmful to your machine. So you need to quickly and completely remove this Extra Window adware software that causes a large number of undesired pop-up advertisements. To remove this adware software, you can use the manual removal guidance that are given below or free malicious software removal utility such as MalwareBytes Free (it is free). We advise you use automatic removal solution which will help you to get rid of Extra Window easily and safely. Manual removal is best used only if you are well versed in computer or in the case where adware is not removed automatically. Read it once, after doing so, please bookmark this page (or open it on your smartphone) as you may need to close your web browser or restart your MAC system.
To remove Extra Window, use the following steps:
- Manual Extra Window adware removal
- How to automatically remove Extra Window adware software
- Run AdBlocker to stop Extra Window and stay safe online
- To sum up
Manual Extra Window adware removal
The adware software can change your web browser settings and redirect you to the websites which may contain tons of ads or various security threats, such as browser hijacker infection, malware or PUPs. Not every antivirus program can find and remove adware software easily from the MAC. Follow the steps below and you can get rid of Extra Window adware by yourself.
Uninstall ExtraWindow using the Finder
First of all, check the list of installed software on your machine and delete all unknown and recently installed applications. If you see an unknown application with incorrect spelling or varying capital letters, it have most likely been installed by malware and you should clean it off first with malware removal tool like MalwareBytes Free.
- Open the Finder.
- Click “Applications”.
- It will display a list of all apps installed on the machine.
- Scroll through the all list, and uninstall ExtraWindow 1.0, other unwanted and unknown apps. Pay maximum attention to the program you installed last.
- Drag the susupicious program from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Empty Trash.
Remove Extra Window from Safari
If you find that Safari web browser settings like homepage, newtab and search provider by default having been changed by Extra Window adware software, then you may revert back your settings, via the reset web browser procedure.
Click Safari menu and select “Preferences”.
It will open the Safari Preferences window. Next, click the “Extensions” tab. Look for unknown and suspicious addons on left panel, select it, then click the “Uninstall” button. Most important to remove all unknown extensions from Safari.
Once complete, click “General” tab. Change the “Default Search Engine” to Google.
Find the “Homepage” and type into textfield “https://www.google.com”.
Remove Extra Window adware software from Firefox
If the Firefox settings like startpage, default search provider and newtab have been changed by the adware software, then resetting it to the default state can help. It will keep your personal information like browsing history, bookmarks, passwords and web form auto-fill data.
Run the Firefox and press the menu button (it looks like three stacked lines) at the top right of the internet browser screen. Next, click the question-mark icon at the bottom of the drop-down menu. It will show the slide-out menu.
Select the “Troubleshooting information”. If you are unable to access the Help menu, then type “about:support” in your address bar and press Enter. It bring up the “Troubleshooting Information” page as displayed in the figure below.
Click the “Refresh Firefox” button at the top right of the Troubleshooting Information page. Select “Refresh Firefox” in the confirmation dialog box. The Mozilla Firefox will start a procedure to fix your problems that caused by the Extra Window adware. After, it is done, click the “Finish” button.
Remove Extra Window from Google Chrome
Reset Google Chrome settings is a simple way to remove Extra Window ads, harmful and adware plugins, web browser’s default search provider, startpage and newtab page that have been changed by adware software.
- First start the Google Chrome and click Menu button (small button in the form of three dots).
- It will display the Google Chrome main menu. Select More Tools, then click Extensions.
- You’ll see the list of installed extensions. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following steps: Remove Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy.
- Now open the Google Chrome menu once again, press the “Settings” menu.
- You will see the Google Chrome’s settings page. Scroll down and click “Advanced” link.
- Scroll down again and click the “Reset” button.
- The Google Chrome will open the reset profile settings page as shown on the screen above.
- Next press the “Reset” button.
- Once this task is done, your browser’s homepage, new tab page and search engine by default will be restored to their original defaults.
- To learn more, read the blog post How to reset Google Chrome settings to default.
How to automatically remove Extra Window adware software
Manual removal is not always as effective as you might think. Often, even the most experienced users can not completely delete Extra Window adware which redirects your web-browser to unwanted ad web-sites. So, we recommend to scan your computer for any remaining malicious components with free adware removal software below.
Remove Extra Window adware with MalwareBytes
Manual ExtraWindow removal requires some computer skills. Some files that created by the adware software may be not fully removed. We advise that use the MalwareBytes Anti Malware that are completely clean your MAC OS of adware. Moreover, this free utility will help you to delete browser hijacker, malware, PUPs and toolbars that your computer can be infected too.
- Download MalwareBytes AntiMalware on your MAC system by clicking on the link below.
Malwarebytes Anti-malware (Mac)
20121 downloads
Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: September 10, 2020
- When the downloading process is done, please close all applications and open windows on your machine. Run the downloaded file. Follow the prompts.
- The MalwareBytes Free will run and display the main window.
- Further, click the “Scan” button to begin scanning your MAC for the Extra Window that reroutes your web-browser to unwanted ad web pages. Depending on your MAC OS, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. When a malicious software, adware or potentially unwanted software are found, the count of the security threats will change accordingly.
- When that process is done, a list of all threats found is created.
- All found items will be marked. You can delete them all by simply click the “Remove Selected Items” button.
- Close the Anti Malware and continue with the next step.
Run AdBlocker to stay safe online
In order to increase your security and protect your computer against new intrusive advertisements and malicious web pages, you need to run ad-blocker program that stops an access to malicious advertisements and web pages. Moreover, the application can stop the display of intrusive advertising, that also leads to faster loading of websites and reduce the consumption of web traffic.
- AdGuard can be downloaded from the following link.
AdGuard for Mac download
3450 downloads
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: January 17, 2018
- Once downloading is finished, launch the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
- After the setup is complete, press “Skip” to close the installation application and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial which 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 run your MAC OS, AdGuard will launch automatically and stop annoying advertisements, block harmful or misleading web-pages.
To sum up
Now your machine should be clean of the Extra Window malware. We suggest that you keep MalwareBytes (to periodically scan your machine for new adware softwares and other malware) and AdGuard (to help you stop intrusive pop-ups and malicious web-pages). Moreover, to prevent any adware, please stay clear of unknown and third party software.
If you need more help with Extra Window adware related issues, go to here.
