Recently the suspicious browser extension Dentesk has been spotted to spam browsing activity of online users. It has been distributed through the malicious website Teskden.pro primarily in Google Chrome browser which does not exclude its presence in other popular browsers. Users are redirected to the website without their will and are then forced to install the unwanted Google Chrome extension – Dentesk. The installing of this potentially unwanted extension is not recommendable as it can hijack the browser in order to collect sensitive information and display targeted advertisements. The bad news is that the redirect to Teskden.pro is likely to be caused by another potentially unwanted app installed on the PC.
This article provides detailed instructions how to remove Dentesk extension, as well as all potentially unwanted programs, from the system.
Threat Summary
| Name | Dentesk |
| Type | Adware, PUP |
| Short Description | The extension hijacks Google Chrome browser and generates advertisements, which can land you on pages injected with malware code. |
| Symptoms | You will see advertisements all over your browsers, like pop-ups, message boxes, in-text links and other types. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages |
| Detection Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool |
| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss Dentesk. |
Dentesk – How Does it Infect
This suspicious browser extension is primarily distributed via the so-called software bundling technique. It allows authors of freeware to include additional potentially unwanted applications in their installers which can generate revenue for them on each install. The other “extras” are usually hidden in the Custom or Advanced install options. This is why it is good to select these settings during the installation process of any kind of software. They should allow you to unmark all unwanted options.
The suspicious Dentesk browser extension is also spread via malvertising campaigns that redirect to websites of unknown origin like Teskden.pro. It is primarily spamming Google Chrome, but browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari could also get affected.
Currently, the Dentesk browser extension is available on Google Play Store and could be freely downloaded which is, however, better to be avoided.
Dentesk – What Does It Do
In the one hand, Dentesk extension can significantly diminish browsing experience, on the other hand, it can redirect you to dangerous websites and infect your PCs with malware. In contrast, its authors present it as a useful extension that provides the latest and interesting news of show business, sports and politics. Unfortunately, information about its additional not so good functions lacks in this definition. Dentesk Google Chrome extension may act like a typical browser hijacker. Thus it can modify browser settings aiming to change your default search engine, new tab destination path, and display unwanted pop-up ads on web pages that you visit.
What’s more it is likely to collect information about your browsing activities like search queries and visited websites as well details about as your system. The collected information may be either personally or non-personally identifiable. Dentesk authors may share it with third-parties as a way of generating money profit. Falling into the wrong hands, all collected details may transform many users into the perfect target of various hacker attacks.
Dentesk – How to Remove it Completely from Browsers and PC
To remove the suspicious browser extension Dentesk and all potentially unwanted programs associated with it follow the step-by-step removal tutorial provided below. In case that after the manual removal you still notice browser redirects and numerous ads, you should remove any leftovers with the help of an advanced anti-malware tool. Such an application can keep your computer secure in the future.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Dentesk from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Dentesk from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Dentesk from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Dentesk from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Dentesk from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Dentesk from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Dentesk from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Dentesk from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Dentesk
Step 2: Uninstall Dentesk and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Dentesk on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Dentesk there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Dentesk from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Dentesk and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Dentesk via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Dentesk from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Dentesk from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Dentesk from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Dentesk from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Dentesk will be removed.
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Eliminate Dentesk from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
