DNS Unblocker - How to remove

DNS Unblocker is a similar application to the  Counterflix Ads , but it’s not the same. Both of these applications are adware and share very similar names.

If your computer is infected with DNS Unblocker, you will experience lots of various advertisements on all of your web browsers. Those ads are not only annoying, but malicious as well, therefore we recommend to eliminate it as soon as possible. This virus might cause you some more severe cyber security problems.

In case you have discovered that your computer is infected with this malware but you do not know how to eliminate it, you have come to the right place – in this article we will provide you with detailed instructions how to get rid of DNS Unblocker either manually or automatically, so it’s completely up to you which removal method to choose.

If it’s your first time removing virus like DNS Unblocker we recommend to do it automatically – it’s much easier and less time consuming. Simply get a trustworthy anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter or Malwarebytes and scan your computer with it. It should detect and eliminate the virus just in a few moments. It will also protect your system from similar threats in the future, so it’s worth to keep it installed.

However, if for some reasons you do not want to download any additional anti-malware software, you can eliminate DNS Unblocker manually as well. This process might be complicated, therefore we have developed a step-by-step DNS Unblocker manual removal guide to assist you – scroll down below this article and take a look at it. Try to complete all steps correctly and you will be able to remove DNS Unblocker manually by your own.

If you have some questions regarding this topic, feel free to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to help you. To learn more about specific features of DNS Unblocker, please continue reading this article.

About DNS Unblocker adware

Even though it looks like legitimate application that will enhance your web browsing experience, this is not true. Once inside DNS Unblocker will flood your web browsers with various advertisements in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual ads. New tab or even window with advertisement on it can be opened on your web browser at any time as well.

Usually ads by DNS Unblocker appear on e-commerce websites, such as eBay or Amazon. You will be offered to purchase some particular goods at very appealing price rate. Do not fall for that trick – most of the time those offers are fake, they are just trying to win your attention and make you click on one of those ads this way. And we do not recommend to do that, because your computer can get infected with other viruses or if you attempt to purchase something on a website promoted by DNS Unblocker you can even get scammed and lose your money.

DNS Unblocker is like advertising network for cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. Since they are banned from all legitimate advertising networks like Google or Facebook ads, they use adware like this to promote their websites and drive some traffic to them. This being said, if you keep DNS Unblocker installed on your computer, various cyber criminals will be able to reach you right on your web browsers on a daily basis and that’s very dangerous.

Distribution Methods of DNS Unblocker adware

DNS Unblocker is traveling the same way as most of other adware of this type – bundled with various freeware that can be downloaded from the Internet for free. For instance, when you download and install some media player or downloads manager, there is a chance that DNS Unblocker will be downloaded and installed alongside without you even being aware of that. To avoid this happening, always pay close attention to the installation process of freeware and keep your computer secured with trustworthy anti-malware application.

Manual removal of DNS Unblocker Ads

How to remove DNS Unblocker using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like DNS Unblocker install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to DNS Unblocker . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make DNS Unblocker easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove DNS Unblocker from macOS

Delete DNS Unblocker from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the DNS Unblocker app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to DNS Unblocker and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to DNS Unblocker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving DNS Unblocker from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to DNS Unblocker. Click on the trash bin icon next to DNS Unblocker or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to DNS Unblocker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving DNS Unblocker from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything DNS Unblocker related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to DNS Unblocker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove DNS Unblocker from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to DNS Unblocker. Click on the "Remove" icon next to DNS Unblocker or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving DNS Unblocker from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the DNS Unblocker. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to DNS Unblocker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

Manual removal