This article will help you to remove RocketTab absolutely. Follow the browser hijacker removal instructions given at the end of the article.
RocketTab is a browser hijacker redirect, which also puts various advertisements in your browser searches. The program will push advertisements and alter your search engine to display those adverts as well as tampered results. While using its services, you can find yourself on unfamiliar pages with lots of pop-ups and sponsored content that go through this hijacker. The hijacker may also modify the start page, new tab, and search settings for the browser applications you have on your computer.
Threat Summary
| Name | RocketTab |
| Type | Browser Hijacker, PUP |
| Short Description | Each browser application on your computer could get affected. The hijacker can redirect you and display lots of advertisements and sponsored search results. |
| Symptoms | Browser settings which could be altered are the homepage, search engine and the new tab. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages, Download Site Promoting the Setup |
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RocketTab – Update May 2019
RocketTab also known as Rocket Tab powered by Advertise and developed by Rich River Media. This browser hijacker is known to spread ads and thus users also refer it as an adware or Rocket Tab ads. You might see the following texts while you browse the Internet related to Rocket Tab:
- Rocket Tab powered by xt-2
- RocketTab powered by Advertise
- RocketTab powered by DNS Unlocker
- RocketTab powered by Counterflix
- Ads powered by RocketTab
- Powered by RocketTab
- Brought to you by RocketTab
- RocketTab powered by RocketTab
- Ads by RocketTab
In any case, the browser hijacker and adware elements of Rocket Tab are still active and keep plaguing users’ computers.
RocketTab – Distribution Methods
RocketTab is distributed by using different methods.
RocketTab could be distributed through an installation setup called “RTInstaller.exe”, which is 924 KB in size. That setup has a designated download page on the URL “https://rockettab.com/install/” as seen from the screenshot displayed under the next paragraph.
Another one of the distribution methods includes third-party installations. Those installer setups come from bundled applications and freeware that could be set to install additional content by default on your computer system. Usually, that could happen without any notification. You might have tried installing a media player or free software and got your browser settings modified by the hijacker. To avoid unwanted programs from affecting your computer device is doable if you find Custom or Advanced settings. There you should be able to deselect what you don’t want.
Other distribution ways use advertisements, like banners, pop-ups, pop-unders, and redirect links. Sponsored advertisements, including targeted content on suspicious websites could distribute the hijacker, too. These websites might also be partners or affiliates of the RocketTab website and services. These browsers could be affected: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Safari.
RocketTab – Detailed Information
RocketTab.com is the default URL address of a browser hijacker redirect. You will get redirected when you are using its services, from links, ads and pages that may load from the search results. The main domain page can be viewed from the screenshot given below:
The RocketTab browser hijacker will redirect you if you use its services and interact with links, ads and other content from its search pages. If you are using it to browse the Web, you could get redirected to its search results page.
The browser extension related to the hijacker can push different kinds of advertisements across the pages you visit while you are browsing. Text adverts are the most common kind, but other kinds of ads are not excluded to show up as well.
Be aware that each search that you do on its pages will be sending information to servers connected to the RocketTab hijacker. The pages displayed in the above and bottom image can replace the homepage, new tab and default search of every browser that you have installed.
The RocketTab program does not change your search engine but tampers with the results of any search engine that your browser uses, making it more robust and harder to remove. On top of it all, the RocketTab application is tightly associated with the notoriously popular “Taskeng.exe threat”.
The website related to the hijacker can push advertisements and lots of redirects that can put browser cookies on your computer system, and they can track your online activity. Other, more advanced tracking technologies could have been used, too. Be wary of the information you provide on such search pages, especially on ones, associated with RocketTab. Abstain from clicking on suspicious advertisements and links that can show up. With this behavior, including the setup of the program we can safely say that the unwanted application also acts as an adware.
RocketTab – Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy page of the RocketTab site is accessible via the URL: https://rockettab.com/privacy-policy.html. The Policy provides thorough information about the data collection done by this adware-type browser hijacker. Below, you can see exactly what information can be gathered from you when you are using any of the RocketTab services.
You can see the Policy page from the screenshot right here:
The following information can be collected by the hijacker:
- Your name
- Your address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Site visits
- Accessed pages
- Ad data
- Other information provided
Cookies connected to the browser hijacking site and services of RocketTab are also dropped by them to acquire more information related to your internet activity and habits. The RocketTab service could collect even more data with which you could be identified.
In conclusion, you should be wary of what information you give out to search engines and websites. In case you do not like the idea of any information to be acquired about you by this browser hijacker or its services, you should consider removing it.
How to Uninstall and Remove RocketTab
To remove RocketTab manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal instructions provided below. In case the manual removal does not get rid of the hijacker redirect and its files completely, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such a program can keep your computer safe in the future.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove RocketTab from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of RocketTab from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove RocketTab from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase RocketTab from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall RocketTab from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove RocketTab from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate RocketTab from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove RocketTab from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove RocketTab
Step 2: Uninstall RocketTab 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 RocketTab 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 RocketTab 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 RocketTab from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall RocketTab 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 RocketTab 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 RocketTab 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 RocketTab 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 RocketTab 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 RocketTab 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 RocketTab will be removed.
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Eliminate RocketTab 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.
