Ways to remove Tampermonkey adware

About Tampermonkey

Tampermonkey is an extension for your default browser that can be installed into the computer without your permission. It can change browser settings. You may notice another site instead of your homepage. Often, users even don`t know, how did they take this extension. The most common way of sneaking in is to be wrapped in the installation of another program. Tampermonkey can infect browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera

Tampermonkey adware extension
Tampermonkey

Tampermonkey can infect any browser. This extension may show you a lot of different pop-ups, banners, adverts and coupons in order to make you click on them. And if you do click on those ads, the developers of this extension will get their profit, from the companies, that initiate these ads. Software, that installed without the users consent is totally useless and harmful! So, we advise you to remove Tampermonkey as soon as possible. Check the instructions below for more information.

How to remove Tampermonkey adware extension?

You can try to remove this extension manually. To do that, just follow our Manual removal guide for Tampermonkey. But in this case, you take all the unexpected outcomes on you and you alone.

If you don”t want to waste your time or you don”t know how to remove this threat manually, we advise you to use a specific removal tool called Trojan Killer, developed by GridinSoft. Help them by supporting this product and you will help us make the Internet a little better.

Automatic removal guide for Tampermonkey adware extension:

If you decided to use the removal tool, all you need to do is to follow the next steps:

Step 1. Download and install Tampermonkey removal tool from the link below.

Tampermonkey removal tool
The installation process is quite simple, you can choose the language you prefer most, before the process itself. After, you can choose the exact path where anti-virus will be installed. Press “Next” button to proceed and installation process will begin.
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Step 2. Run the scan of your PC.

NOTE: Before you start to scan your computer, CLOSE ALL ACTIVE BROWSER WINDOWS on this time.
After the installation, start the program. Every time when you run this anti-virus it will start an automatic standard scan of your computer. You will have 5 seconds to cancel the scan if you don’t need it. Otherwise, the scan will begin. There are other ways to start scan manually. Just Press on “Scan” tab and than left-click on “Standard scan” or another kind of scan you need.
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After the start of scanning process you will see the screen with progress bar and alerts, that will show you what kind of malware Trojan Killer found during the scan and the exact location of it.
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Step 3. Apply actions to Tampermonkey adware extension infected files.

When the scanning process of your PC will be finished, Trojan Killer will show you all threats that were found on your PC and a list of actions, that you can Apply to them. First, you can select what kind of action you want to Apply to this malware. Then, press “Apply” button to produce action and delete all threats.
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Step 4. Reset you browser settings.

NOTE: This operation will close all instances of selected browsers. Any unsaved changes will be lost. Please, save all work in progress before you continue.
When you eliminated Tampermonkey adware extension as a program, we strongly recommend you to reset your browser settings. For that, you can go to “Tools” tab and press “Reset browser settings” button.
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You will see the window with options. You can choose what Internet browser and the exact options you want to reset.
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How to prevent the Tampermonkey infection:

Removing the malware from your PC is a good thing. But it doesn’t mean that you will be protected from the repeated infection. The best way to deal with this malware is to not get infected in the first place. If you want to prevent the infection follow the simple tip below:

  • Do not install free applications from unreliable websites!
  • If you did download this kind of program, select custom installation and remove any tick in the checkbox that seems questionable.
  • Use an anti-virus software on your PC.
  • Scan your Computer at least once a week.

Also, you can activate the Real-time protection in Trojan Killer anti-virus. To do that, go to the “Protection” tab and press “Start” button to the right of the label.
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If you consider yourself a skilled user, you can try to delete this adware on your own. We must remind you when you eliminate adware manually, all the unexpected consequences and risks are lying on you and you alone. So let’s begin!

Manual removal guide for Tampermonkey adware extension:

Removing Tampermonkey should be your main concern. First, you must delete this add-on as a software from your PC. Right after cleaning all of the folders you’ll be able to begin cleaning up the web browser. Before removing Tampermonkey pop-ups, it’s necessary to totally reset the web browser. If you still thinking about manual removal of Tampermonkey malware, follow these steps below:

Step 1. Remove Tampermonkey from your PC.

To delete Tampermonkey adware extension from your computer, you can find the “Uninstall the program” tool on your Operation System.

  • Windows 8/8.1: Right-click on Start – Quick Access Menu – Control Panel – Uninstall a program. You will see the list of programs and software, that is installed on your PC. Find “Tampermonkey”, click on it and press ‘Uninstall”
  • Windows 7: Click on Start – Control Panel – Uninstall a program. You will see the list of programs and software, that is installed on your PC. Right-click on “Tampermonkey” and press ‘Uninstall”.
  • Windows XP: Click on Start – Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs. Similar windows with the list of programs will show you. Right-click on “Tampermonkey” and press “Remove”

 

Step 2. Browser setting reset guide

After you removed the Tampermonkey adware extension you will need to reset browser settings. To do it, follow the tips below:

  • If you have Google Chrome Browser go to the “Settings” tab and press “Show advanced settings”. In the bottom of the page click in “Reset settings” button.
  • For the Mozilla Firefox press the “Refresh Firefox” button in the right top corner.
  • Opera users can reset settings by deleting “Operapref.ini file” in folder “C:\Users\user_name\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\”.
  • For Internet Explorer users open “Tools” menu, than click “Internet options”. In the next window click “Advanced” button and than press “Reset”.

If the manual removal guide didn’t work for you or it worked with unwanted consequences we strongly recommend you to install the automatic Tampermonkey removal tool and follow the steps from Automatic removal guide for Tampermonkey adware extension. You can find this guide higher. Use the link below to download the particular tool.
Tampermonkey removal tool
We hope this guide helped you with your problem. If you have any questions about Tampermonkey adware extension or you have some thoughts about viruses, that you’d liked to share, please, leave a comment below. We will be happy to assist you.

Helga Smith

I was always interested in computer sciences, especially data security and the theme, which is called nowadays "data science", since my early teens. Before coming into the Virus Removal team as Editor-in-chief, I worked as a cybersecurity expert in several companies, including one of Amazon's contractors. Another experience: I have got is teaching in Arden and Reading universities.

One Comment

  1. Quem escreveu isso:? Tampersmonkey não é vírus.

    Na certa vocês já visitaram alguma página que obrigou vocês a ver 300 propagandas antes de ver o conteúdo que vocês queriam não é?

    Pra resolver isso usa se um bloqueador de propaganda, mas tem umas páginas que são espertinhas, e detectam quando você está usando um bloqueador de propaganda e não te deixam ver o conteúdo, a não ser que você desative o bloqueador.

    É ai que o tampersmonkey entra, combinado ao adblock e com o script certo, ele não deixa a página te bloquear e você consegue ter acesso ao conteúdo mesmo sem desativar o adblock.

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