The domain Chmet.me is reported to affect commonly used web browsers with the goal to convince users to enable it to deliver push notifications in their browsers. In fact, this questionable website also referred as browser redirect generates misleading details in order to complete its goal. So based on the detected geolocation it can load a specific landing page. The website is not considered dangerous but it is very likely that its sudden appearance is related to the presence of a potentially unwanted on the computer.
If you want to stop all annoying Chmet.me ads and remove harmful files from the system, keep up with our removal guide.
Threat Summary
| Name | Chmet.me |
| Type | Ads, Potentailly Unwanted Program (PUP) |
| Short Description | Annoying website that loads in your browser and displays deceptive offers. |
| Symptoms | The affected web browser is redirected to this domain. Increased number of online ads appear all over the browser. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages, Corrupted Websites |
| Detection Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool |
| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss Chmet.me. |
Chmet.me Ads – More Details About Propagation and Issues Caused
Chmet.me is a website with a questionable reputation that was noticed to appear in popular web browsers without users’ permission. Since it may affect trustworthy browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge and Opera it is very likely that it affected your preferred web browser.
So now you are probably wondering how these Chmet.me ads managed to access the browser and how to remove them completely. There are several possible scenarios that may have resulted in the unexpected appearance of Chmet.me ads. You may have visited another bogus website that is set to trigger redirects to sites like Chmet.me. You may have downloaded a program with bundled or compromised installer and got tricked into installing extra apps without noticing them. You may have clicked on a deceptive offer that opened the ads in the browser.
Once the Chmet.me and its ads gain access to your browser, they can activate different tracking technologies in an attempt to harvest details like geographic location, browser type and version, installed browser extensions, browsing history, and other technical details. Furthermore, in the event that Chmet.me ads are pushed by an active potentially undesired program it may start delivering additional sponsored content.
The affected browser may be forced to load various types of online ads including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, redirects, and in-text links. Such type of nasty programs is called adware. Adware sneaks into operating systems with the goal to alter main browser settings without users’ permission and knowledge. So once executed on the system it starts spying on online behavior which allows it to deliver sponsored content that matches identified interests. The ads it generates tend to be extremely intrusive and even aggressive sometimes. This could be explained by the fact that every ad displayed by the adware generates revenue to the program’s owners the moment a user decides to click it.
Beware with Chmet.me ads as well as with all other strange ads that pop-up in the browser, they may be related to poorly secured websites or even hacked websites. As a result, you may be exposed at risk of data theft while your system may be attacked by some kind of severe malware like Trojan horse or ransomware.
How to Remove Chmet.me Ads
In order to remove Chmet.me ads along with all associated files, you should complete several removal steps in a precise order. The guide below contains both manual and automatic removal approaches. In order to fully get rid of files installed by undesired programs and strengthen PC security, we recommend that you fulfill all steps. The manual Chmet.me removal steps might be quite difficult as their execution requires advanced computer skills. If you don’t feel comfortable with the manual steps, navigate to the automatic part of the guide where you will find an advanced anti-malware tool. The program will locate all harmful files and enable you to remove them with a few clicks. By staying active on your computer system, the program will defend it against future malware infections.
In case you have further questions or need additional help with the removal process, don’t hesitate to leave us a comment.
Gergana Ivanova
Gergana has a bachelor's degree in Marketing. She has been with the STF team for five years, researching malware, reporting on the latest computer infections, and following digital marketing trends.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Chmet.me from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Chmet.me from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Chmet.me from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Chmet.me from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Chmet.me from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Chmet.me from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Chmet.me from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Chmet.me from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Chmet.me
Step 2: Uninstall Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me 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 Chmet.me will be removed.
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Eliminate Chmet.me 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.
