KraKraGames - How to remove

You can call it a potentially unwanted program or simply adware. In fact, the second definition fits this computer virus even better. The main reason why KraKraGames is categorized as an adware is the display of annoying advertisements. Even though it is supposed to present other values, KraKraGames only concentrates on delivering ads and earning money this way, thus it is really unwanted.

Besides that, other symptoms might be bothering you if KraKraGames is installed on your computer – it can even put your cybersecurity into danger. We definitely suggest to remove this application as soon as possible and we will do our best to help you. If you read the article to the end, you will learn how to remove KraKraGames and improve the protection of your computer so this won’t happen again.

We will also provide you with the information about features of this infection, so you will be familiar with its’ functions, distribution methods, and other features.

How KraKraGames Operates

KraKraGames is an adware virus so it aims to get inside computers and Display various advertisements on web browsers. It’s possible that they are getting paid for every click made on those ads (PPC method), so naturally, they flood web browsers with tons of ads.

There is no need to mention that web ads are annoying, but did you knew, that they can also be malicious? That’s right, KraKraGames itself is not that dangerous, but the symptoms it brings are.

It serves as an advertising network and while other, legitimate networks are filtering their partners, adware infections like this are down to coop with literally anyone that agrees to pay the price. This means the potential for various cybercriminals to advertise and drive visitors to their websites. Eventually, clicking on the advertisement displayed by KraKraGames might lead you to the website that is owned by cybercriminals and you can get infected with other viruses or get scammed.

That’s basically how this infection is operating and making money. You can also expect other symptoms that might change the way you browse the Internet or cause damage to your computer. Actually, it’s a common thing between adware infections – we have seen viruses like gstatic, Clksite, or Cobalten and they all are very much alike.

Other Symptoms Of KraKraGames Virus

This infection might also collect your personal information and leak it to third parties – that’s another source of income for them. In fact, this feature is probably more dangerous than advertisements that are displayed to you.

In addition to that, KraKraGames can infiltrate other malicious software into your system in the background. So if you keep KraKraGames installed on your computer and just ignore it, there is a chance that you will end up having multiple viruses.

Last but not least, your computer might experience difficulties to run like it used to before. Due to malicious files stored on the hard drive and installed malware, it can work slower or even freeze all of a sudden. The same goes for the infected web browser.

How It Managed To Infect Your Computer

The very fact that your computer is infected with KraKraGames indicates that the security level of your system is weak. You should protect your computer with anti-malware tool that has real-time protection feature, such as Plumbytes Anti-Malware – it would stop the files that are trying to access your computer on the go.

KraKraGames virus is distributed as an attachment to other free applications that can be downloaded from the Internet. It is called bundling and it’s arguably the most popular method to distribute malware.

In order to secure your computer, you should always pay attention to the sources that you download free software from. In fact, there are a lot of legitimate and Well-known websites that allows bundled software to be hosted. That leads to the conclusion, that it’s not enough to download free software from “good” sources – you also have to pay close attention to the installation process.

During the installation, you might notice that some additional software is going to be installed. Always check first and if you are not familiar with that software or if it looks unreliable – cancel the installation immediately.

How To Get Rid Of KraKraGames

Removing KraKraGames is not that difficult if you have the right tool for the job. It’s enough to scan your computer with Spyhunter – either one of those tools will be able to detect and remove the virus automatically. In addition to that, if there are some other malicious or unwanted applications on your system, it will let you know about that too.

We have also prepared a detailed step-by-step removal guide for KraKraGames virus – find it below the article. It will explain how to eliminate this malware and you should be able to do that by yourself. However, if you followed our instructions and still failed to get rid of KraKraGames, feel free to contact us in the comments section and we will get back to you.

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How to remove KraKraGames using Windows Control Panel

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

Delete KraKraGames from your applications.

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

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