Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab Browser Extension

by Berta Bilbao | October 27, 2015 | 0 Comments adware, PUP

How Is SimpleNewTab Browser Extension Distributed?About SimpleNewTab Browser Extension Ways to Remove SimpleNewTab Browser Extension

Name	Ads by SimpleNewTab
Type	Ad-supported application.
Short Description	The application may promise useful services but is in fact classified as adware.
Symptoms	Advertisements are generated. User information may be collected..
Distribution Method	Bundling, freeware installers, from the official website.
Detection Tool	Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware
User Experience	Join our forum to discuss about Ads by SimpleNewTab.

How Is SimpleNewTab Browser Extension Distributed?

SimpleNewTab Browser Extension is officially distributed on its website simplenewtab(dot)com. The site provides an option to add the extension to the browser. The logo of Firefox is illustrated in the button. Any attempts to initially add SimpleNewTab Browser Extension to Chrome or Internet Explorer through simplenewtab(dot)com leads to failure.

Obviously the users of Chrome and Explorer web browsers cannot initially install this extension from both the official website and the web stores. As regards the Firefox web browser, the app can be installed following the setup steps.

It’s an interesting fact that when the user tries to search the app trough Mozilla’s add-ons store for Firefox there is no result with that name.

However, this is not the only possible way to get involved with SimpleNewTab Browser Extension execution. It is classified as a potentially unwanted program and may act like an adware. There is a possible chance for the user to notice the presence of SimpleNewTab Browser Extension in the form of pop-up ads, banner ads, in-text links and other irritating forms of ads during Internet browsing. There is nothing wrong with the ads except that they may redirect the user to doubtful third-party websites. Visiting unreliable third-party websites may lead to interaction with unsafe content and misleading practices. For safety, it is advisable to avoid clicks on these ads.

Every user should be very careful when installing freeware packages because most of the times they contain bundled software like SimpleNewTab Browser Extension. Do remember always to manage the process of installing software by reading all the provided information and included software in the installation package. Sometimes installation of freeware may lead to system slowdowns or, in particular, to SimpleNewTab ads everywhere in the browser.

About SimpleNewTab Browser Extension

SimpleNewTab Browser Extension allows the user to customize the new tab URL. Once the user adds it to the browser, there is a provided option to set manually the new tab URL.

However, once the SimpleNewTab is executed, it may install cookies that collect either personal or non-personal information of the users.

The Privacy Policy of SimpleNewTab Browser Extension declares:

→“The only personal information collected by Company is that which is voluntarily provided by User.”

By reading the Privacy Policy, we find out that SimpleNewTab Browser Extension classified as adware may collect personal information about user’s bookmarks, browser, computer or other device’s operating system. Nevertheless, the company promises not to use this information to determine the identity of individual users.

Regarding non-personal information they declare:

“Non-personally identifiable information does not identify you directly. Therefore, Company may use such information for any purpose, including improving our website and products or services. Further, we reserve the right to share such information, which does not personally identify you, with third party vendors, for any legal purpose.”
“Company collects and tracks certain non-personally identifiable information, including, but not limited to, IP numbers and browser type, access times, domain names, usage habits and other information, which does not specifically identify any individual. “

Have in mind that the app is detected to act like an adware.

Ways to Remove SimpleNewTab Browser Extension

Our team has compiled a professional step-by-step removal manual for SimpleNewTab Browser Extension. By following it, you can remove the unwanted extension completely from Windows and your browsers. Keep in mind that in some cases there may be leftover files, and SimpleNewTab ads may still appear. If ads continue to appear after the manual removal, it is recommended to download a professional malware scanner and clean all unwanted and malicious files from the PC. Using a professional AV removal tool will ensure good and safe system performance.

Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab in Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 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 get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes 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:

Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).

In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).

This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC.
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab.

Step 2: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from your browser

Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox

Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome

Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer

Remove a toolbar from Safari

Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window

Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu

Select Ads by SimpleNewTab and click “Remove”

After Ads by SimpleNewTab is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu

Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“

From the opened “Extensions” menu locate Ads by SimpleNewTab and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.

After Ads by SimpleNewTab is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Internet Explorer:

Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’

In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’

Select Ads by SimpleNewTab to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.

After Ads by SimpleNewTab has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Safari

Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.

From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on Ads by SimpleNewTab
Click ‘Uninstall’

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Ads by SimpleNewTab will be removed.

Step 3: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.

1. Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Ads by SimpleNewTab.

2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab.

Step 1: Click here to go to SpyHunter’s download instruction page.
Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to automatically update.

Step1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Scan Computer Now’ button.

Step2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any Ads by SimpleNewTab files, click on the ‘Fix Threats’ button to remove them automatically and permanently.

Step3: Once the intrusions on your PC have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart it.

2. Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

2. Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

1. Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan for and remove Ads by SimpleNewTab.

2. Scan your PC with MalwareBytes to remove all Ads by SimpleNewTab associated files automatically.

Step 1: Download Malwarebytes by clicking here.
Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.

Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.

Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.

Step 6: Review and click on ‘Next’ on the following 4 steps that will appear afterwards and after that click on the ‘Install’ button.

Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button and check the ‘Launch MalwareBytes AntiMalware’ check box.

Step 1: Launch MalwareBytes if you havent launched it after install.
Step 2: Wait for the software to update and then click on the blue ‘Scan Now’ button. If it doesnt start updating automatically, click on the blue ‘Update Now’ highlighted text.

Step 3: At this point, after clicking the ‘Scan Now’ button, the system should start scanning your PC. It may take a while but be patient – it is worth it.

Step 4: After the scan has been complete and all of the threats have been identified, click on the ‘Remove Selected’ button to detelete them permanently.

Step 5: Once the scan has completed, MalwareBytes will prompt you to restart your computer. It is recommended to save all your data you are working on before restarting.

3. Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab with STOPZilla AntiMalware

1. Install STOPZilla Anti Malware to scan for and remove Ads by SimpleNewTab.

2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all Ads by SimpleNewTab associated files completely.

Step 1: Download STOPZilla by clicking here.
Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.

Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.

Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.

Step 6: Review and click on the ‘Install’ button.

Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button.

Step 1: Launch STOPZilla if you havent launched it after install.
Step 2: Wait for the software to automatically scan and then click on the ‘Repair Now’ button. If it does not scan automatically, click on the ‘Scan Now’ button.

Step 3: After the removal of all threats and associated objects, you should Restart your PC.

NOTE! Substantial notification about the Ads by SimpleNewTab threat: Manual removal of Ads by SimpleNewTab requires interference with system files and registries. Thus, it can cause damage to your PC. Even if your computer skills are not at a professional level, don’t worry. You can do the removal yourself just in 5 minutes, using a malware removal tool.

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

Guide 1: How to Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of Ads by SimpleNewTab on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab in Google Chrome.

Guide 4: Erase Ads by SimpleNewTab from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate Ads by SimpleNewTab from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable Ads by SimpleNewTab Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

How to Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Ads by SimpleNewTab

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab 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:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Ads by SimpleNewTab 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 Ads by SimpleNewTab there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

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.

IMPORTANT!
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.

Step 4: Scan for Ads by SimpleNewTab with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Get rid of Ads by SimpleNewTab from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Ads by SimpleNewTab:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Ads by SimpleNewTab. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Ads by SimpleNewTab. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

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 Ads by SimpleNewTab 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:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Ads by SimpleNewTab. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

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 Ads by SimpleNewTab files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Ads by SimpleNewTab, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Ads by SimpleNewTab:

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab 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.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Erase Ads by SimpleNewTab 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.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab 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.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab 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 Ads by SimpleNewTab will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Eliminate Ads by SimpleNewTab 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.