ExtraProvider - How to remove

ExtraProvider is really similar to all other adware – it pretends to be a legitimate application that can enhance the experience of Internet browsing but it’s just not true. Vice versa, this application is malicious and unwanted, therefore you should not keep it installed on your computer. If you are not sure whether your PC is infected with this malware, it’s not difficult to indicate it – all advertisements displayed by ExtraProvider are labeled with slogans “Ads by ExtraProvider” or “Brought to you by ExtraProvider”, therefore if you have noticed this occurrence on any of your web browsers, your computer is definitely infected and you need to take care of that.

It’s not difficult to eliminate ExtraProvider from your machine – you can do it either manually or automatically. In case you have no previous experience in removing cyber infections, you should get some assistance from a reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter or StopZilla and scan your computer with it. It will automatically detect and remove the virus just in a few seconds. It will also protect your device from similar infections in the future, so it’s worth to keep it installed.

However, if for some reasons you don’t want to install any additional anti-malware software, you can get rid of this virus manually as well. This process requires some specific knowledge, therefore we have developed a step-by-step ExtraProvider manual removal guide. Follow all steps carefully and you will be able to get rid of this malicious application by yourself. However, even if you remove ExtraProvider manually, we still recommend to scan your computer afterwards because it can infiltrate other infections into your system that need to be removed as well.

In case you have some questions regarding this topic, please feel fee to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer them all. If you want to learn more about specific features of ExtraProvider, please continue reading this article.

About ExtraProvider Adware

It works as a browser add-on that can be added to all most popular web browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and even Safari. This means Apple users can get infected as well. Once inside, it will flood all your web browsers with various advertisements in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual advertisements. A new tab or even window with an advertisement can be opened on your web browser as well.

Usually those advertisements displayed by ExtraProvider appear on e-commerce websites, such as eBay or Amazon and offer you to purchase some particular goods at an appealing price rate. Even though those offers look really attractive, don’t fall for that – it’s just a trick to win your attention and make you click on one of those advertisements, usually those offers are fake. And we don’t recommend clicking on any of those ads.

If you click on one of those advertisements displayed byExtraProvider, you will be immediately redirected to other websites that may be owned by cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. This way your computer can get infected or you can even get scammed if you attempt to purchase something there.

The tool can be described as an advertising network for cyber criminals. Since they are banned from all legitimate advertising networks, they use adware like this to drive some traffic to their websites. This being said, if you keep ExtraProvider installed on your computer, cyber criminals can reach you right on your web browser. And that’s really dangerous.

Distribution Methods of ExtraProvider

You can get infected with this virus simply by downloading and installing some free application from the Internet. For instance, when you download and install some PDF generator or media player, there is a chance that ExtraProvider will be installed alongside without you even being aware of that. To avoid this happening, be really attentive during the installation of freebies and try not to download software from unreliable sources.

Never skip any steps and always opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible. This way you will be able to see all available options and make changes. Reading all terms and conditions would be considered wise as well. In case it’s too late and your computer is already infected, wait no more and take needed actions to get rid of it as soon as possible.

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How to remove ExtraProvider using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider from macOS

Delete ExtraProvider from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider, 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 ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider. Click on the trash bin icon next to ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider, 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 ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider, 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 ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider. Click on the "Remove" icon next to ExtraProvider 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 ExtraProvider from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the ExtraProvider. 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 ExtraProvider, 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