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.
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.
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.
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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.
SpecialBox is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is said to enhance search results. Its presence is revealed by the sudden appearance of various pop-up ads. The suspicious add-on works on favorite browsers like Explorer, Chrome, and Mozilla. Internet Explorer is particularly aimed – SpecialBox acts like a Browser Helper Object, and it’s harder to get rid of it once installed.
Although SpecialBox is presented as a user-friendly tool, users should pay attention if they notice content associated with its name. The function of ad-supported software or adware for short may be to analyze the user’s Internet habits and search queries in order to gain revenue for third parties. The content in the form of pop-up windows, coupons, and banners may cause further issues. If the user clicks them, he may end up at an attacker’s website. In that relation, experts usually recommend the removal of any adware as a precaution.
How Did I Download SpecialBox?
The browser extension usually enters the system through bundled downloads of freeware. That means that SpecialBox comes in one package with software the user chose to download. If the person is more careful and always opts for custom installation, it will be harder for adware to enter their computers.
What Does SpecialBox Do to My PC?
Once the extension is at hand, it may alter the browser settings to its likings. SpecialBox is also capable of manipulating search results. Private data may also be compromised. Users should always keep in mind that adware is associated with tracking cookies. In order to avoid becoming marketing lab mice, users should always choose the custom installation option.
How Can I Uninstall SpecialBox?
One way to remove SpecialBox is manually. Although, to be completely sure the adware is gone from the system, malware researchers suggest running a legit anti-spyware tool. No matter what you decide to do, just follow the steps below.
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1. Remove/Uninstall SpecialBox
1. Remove/Uninstall SpecialBox 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 SpecialBox.
2. Restore the settings in your browser
2. Remove SpecialBox from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove 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 SpecialBox and click “Remove”
After SpecialBox 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 SpecialBox and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.
After SpecialBox 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 SpecialBox 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 SpecialBox 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 SpecialBox Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall SpecialBox. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the SpecialBox will be removed.
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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.
Although SpecialBox is presented as a user-friendly tool, users should pay attention if they notice content associated with its name. The function of ad-supported software or adware for short may be to analyze the user’s Internet habits and search queries in order to gain revenue for third parties. The content in the form of pop-up windows, coupons, and banners may cause further issues. If the user clicks them, he may end up at an attacker’s website.
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
