LowRate - How to remove

LowRate looks like useful service that would save both your time and money when shopping online. However, it looks better than actually is. It is officially listed as an adware due to various advertisements that are displayed on web browsers of infected computer. Those ads are not only annoying, but malicious as well, so you should not keep this malware installed on your computer if you don’t want to face some severe cyber security consequences.

It’s not very difficult to eliminate LowRate from your computer, but it requires some specific knowledge. It can be done either manually or automatically – it’s completely up to you. If you feel confident enough and think that you will be able to do it by your own – go ahead. Otherwise, choose the automatic way to perform this.

First of all, get some help from trustworthy anti-malware software, such as Spyhunter or Malwarebytes. Simply download and install one of these application ions (both are free with paid premium versions). Then run a scan of all files stored on your hard drive. This way the location of infection will be indicated and you will be able to eliminate it either manually or automatically. In case your computer is infected with other viruses, it will detect and eliminate them as well. SpyHunter can track and remove up to 99 % of all existing viruses (virus database is constantly updated). You can use other anti-malware software of your choice as well.

If you prefer to remove LowRate manually, we have something for you. Since this process can be complicated, we have developed a step-by-step LowRate manual removal guide to assist you – scroll down below this article and take a look at it. Simply follow all steps and get rid of this infection immediately. If you struggle to perform some of the steps, feel free to contact us in the comments section below.

In case you would like to learn more about specific features of LowRate, please continue reading this article.

About LowRate adware

It works as browser add-on that can be added to all most common web browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or even Safari. Once inside it will flood your web browsers with advertisements in all kinds of forms, including pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual advertisements.

Usually those advertisements displayed by LowRate appear on e-commerce websites, such as eBay or Amazon and offers you to purchase some particular goods at very appealing price rate. However, don’t 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 advertisements this way. If you do so, you will be immediately redirected to other websites that may be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers.

LowRate works as advertising network for cyber criminals. Since they are banned from all legitimate advertising networks, they use adware like LowRate to promote their products and drive some traffic to their websites. This being said, if you keep LowRate installed on your computer, various cyber criminals can reach you right on your web browser on a daily basis and that’s very dangerous.

Distribution Methods of LowRate adware

LowRate is traveling the same way as most of other adware – bundled with various free applications. For instance, when you download and install some freebie from unreliable websites, there is a chance that LowRate will be installed alongside without even warning you about that.

Actually, the best way to protect your computer would be to keep it protected with a decent anti-malware application and avoid downloading software from unreliable websites. However, sometimes both of these points of emphasis are difficult to accomplish, therefore always pay close attention to the installation process of freeware.

Don’t 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 needed changes. Reading all terms and conditions would be considered wise as well. Look for various checkboxes that can be already checked for you. If it’s too late and your computer is already infected, wait no more and get rid of LowRate right now.

Manual removal of LowRate ads

How to remove LowRate using Windows Control Panel

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

Delete LowRate from your applications.

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

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