Loadtime.org Ads Removal. How to stop pop-up?

Written by Valdis Koks

Loadtime.org search hijacker is a sort of virus that injects into your computer, and then changes the browser search engine settings in your internet browser to one which it is paid for. It additionally makes different unwanted modifications that can lead to private data leaks, as well as to other malware penetration. In this article, you will see the manual of Loadtime.org hijacker removal in several methods, and additionally the solution of making your browser like new.

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Loadtime.org Info

Name Loadtime.org extension
Type Browser hijacker1
Short Description The unwanted software that amends important browser settings without the user’s permission.
Symptoms The Loadtime.org hijacker replaces the browser parameters set by the users and replaces these settings with its own values.
Distribution Method Bundling with Freeware or Shareware, misleading pop-up ads produced by adware.
Detection Tool Inspect If Your System Has Been Affected by the Loadtime.org hijacker.

The methods of injection of Loadtime.org search hijackers are various. Most of them come from the malware spreading through the malvertising or evil-minded links of various sites. Sometimes, your personal computer might be infected with this virus via the trojan-downloader, which is put into action to spread numerous other malware. There is a solitary kind of this unwanted program – web browser plugin that can build into any type of web browser which supports the add-on installation2.

You will not likely setup this plugin on your own, because their names are quite dubious, and the capability is really debatable. The “developers” of Loadtime.org hijacker typically state that it can save the .doc/.docx documents from the sites already to .pdf format, or to save the whole website on your disk. It is quite difficult to picture if somebody may be needed in such operations in 2024, when the Internet access is not time-limited and every PC is able to start the needed .docx files at Google Docs.

Nevertheless, besides their impracticality, they can effortlessly be located in the Chrome Web Store. Naturally, virus experts sound the alarm relating to such spam into the legit source of web browser extensions, calling for the Google reaction – removing these extensions from their site. But they are still not hurrying to fix that security problem.

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Is the Loadtime.org virus?

At the first blush, you can believe that these redirects are just annoying, but not hazardous. Due to this factor a lot of people are simply playing for time as opposed to eliminating this malware, obtaining much more possibilities of being contaminated with numerous other infections, which are far more major than Loadtime.org is.

Besides the modified browser search engine or search results, you can also see different ads even on those sites that do not have any type of promotions on it by default. And you can unintentionally misclick while shutting off the ad, and launch the downloading of an unidentified file, which can be a virus, or a potentially unwanted application, and even ransomware – whatever the maintainers of this hijacker desire.

If your browser is damaged because of the Azorult trojan task, the system may start malfunctioning quickly – this symptome is one of the most usual in case of trojan penetration.

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How to remove Loadtime.org?

First, let me say several words about prevention the Loadtime.org malware injection. It is very simple to discuss the options of securing your PC from such irritating items as browser hijackers, but it is quite easy to be caught on this bait perhaps even being a professional user. As it was pointed out above, this unwanted program can hide after the eye-catching (at the first sight) advertisement, or in packs with various other adware you may get in dozens of manners. However, no matter the common intricacy of the infiltration methods, it is very easy to avoid the Loadtime.org hijacker appearance in your system:

  • Do not follow the dubious links;
  • Restrict the usage of pseudo-free software (one which is offered as free, but has an additional unwanted programs in its pack);
  • Leave the habit of clicking advertisements on the web. If you need to buy something, it is better to google it;
  • Avoid downloading the files from dubious sources, like forums or file sharing websites.

Preparation before removing Loadtime.org.

Before starting the actual uninstall procedure, we recommend that you do the following introductory milestones.

  • See to it you have this hands-on tutorial always prepared to utilize.
  • Carry out a backup of all of your data, including the kept logins, passwords and also other qualifications. You need to support your details with a cloud back-up option and ensure your data are secured from any sort of loss, even from the most serious infections.
  • Wait up until the durable back-up procedure is over.

Step 1: Uninstall Loadtime.org and related software from Windows

Right here is a technique in few very easy steps that should be able to uninstall most applications. Either you use Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, these milestones will work well. Moving the app or its folder to the Trash can be a very wrong idea. In case you do that, remnants of the app may remain, and that can cause the unstable performance of your system, malfunctions with the file type associations and other unpleasant behavior. The effective solution to get an app off your device is to remove it manually. To do that:

1. Keep holding the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will soon arrive.

Windows keyboard R

2. In the field that appeared, type in “appwiz.cpl” -1  and choose OK – 2.

Run appwiz.cpl

 

3. This will open a window with all the apps available on the device. Choose the app that you want to get rid of, then choose “Uninstall

Follow the steps above and you will successfully get rid of most unwanted apps.

Step 2: Get rid of Loadtime.org from all your available browsers.

Mozilla FirefoxGoogle ChromeInternet ExplorerMicrosoft Edge

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox. Go to its menu window

2. Choose the “Add-ons” icon in the menu.

3. Find the unwanted extension and select “Remove

Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Remove

4. Upon deleting the extension, reload Mozilla Firefox, closing it with the help of a red “X” button in the upper right corner and start it again.

1. Launch Google Chrome and go to its drop menu

Google Chrome drop menu click

2. Click on “Tools” and then in the extended menu select “Extensions

Google Chrome Tools select Extensions

3. In the “Extensions” menu find the unwanted extension and apply the “Remove” button related to it.

Google Chrome Extensions Remove

4. As soon as the extension is deleted, reload Google Chrome by closing it by means of the red “X” button at the top right corner and launch it again.

1. Launch Internet Explorer

2. Click on the gear icon marked ‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and choose ‘Manage Add-ons’

Manage-add-ons

3. In the “Manage Add-ons” window, locate the extension you want to delete and then click “Remove”. A pop-up window will come up to inform you that you are about to delete the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and choose “Remove”.

Internet Explorer extension removal

4. Once the unwanted extension is deleted, reload Internet Explorer by shutting it down from the red “X” button located at the top right corner and launch it again.

1. Launch Edge

2. Access the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

3. From the drop menu choose “Extensions”.

Microsoft Edge menu Extensions

4. Locate the suspected dangerous extension you want to delete and then click on the Remove button.

Microsoft Edge Extensions Remove

Step 3: Clean any registries that could be added by Loadtime.org on your device.

The usually attacked 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 going to the Windows registry editor and getting rid of any values added by Loadtime.org. Follow the steps below:

  1. Start the Run Window command once again, type “regedit” and click OK.Window command regedit
  2. As soon as you open it, you can freely go to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are displayed above.Window command Run and RunOnce keys
  3. You can delete the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and deleting it.Window command regedit delete the value virus

Tip: To locate a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and select “Modify” to find which file it is set to run. If this is the malware file location, delete the value.

Step 4: Scan for Loadtime.org with Loaris Trojan Remover

1. Click on the “Download” button to proceed to Loaris Trojan Remover download.

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 Trojan Remover. Click on the corresponding links to check License AgreementPrivacy Policy.

2. Click “Install” to start.

Loaris Trojan Remover Install

There were 4 scan types suggested:

  • Standard Scan.
  • Full Scan.
  • Custom Scan.
  • Removable Scan.

 

3. After the installed has finished, click on the ‘Scan’ tab. Click on ‘Full Scan’.

Loaris Trojan Remover Full Scan

4. Once the scanning is started, Loaris will initiate the thorough analysis of your device and may soon identify specific threats currently slowing down the performance of your system. Make sure to wait until the scanning is completed to let the software fully evaluate the safety of your workstation.

Loaris Trojan Remover - scan in process

5. After Loaris Trojan Remover 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 ‘Apply’ button. There were options to move the files to quarantine, ignore or delete them.

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

 

  1. About browser hijackers on Wikipedia
  2. Possible danger of free browser extensions

About the author

Valdis Koks

Security engineer, reverse engineering and memory forensics

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