RapidReader - How to remove

RapidReader might look as useful application at first sight, but you should not fall for that lie. It is officially listed as an adware, so once installed it will flood your web browsers with advertisements. Those ads are not only annoying, but malicious as well, thus we recommend to eliminate RapidReader from your computer as soon as possible.

In case you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with this adware but you don’t know how to eliminate it, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with detailed instructions how to do it either manually or automatically, so it’s completely up to you which method to choose.

To eliminate RapidReader automatically, simply download reliable anti-malware application and scan your computer with it. We recommend to use Spyhunter or Malwarebytes – both those applications have a vast database of viruses and will remove the infection in no time. You can use other anti-malware software of your choice as well.

In case you prefer to perform this removal manually, you will have to complete several step-by-step actions. It can be complicated if you have no previous experience in removing viruses like this, therefore we have developed a step-by-step RapidReader manual removal guide – scroll down below this article and take a look at it. Try to complete all steps correctly and you will be able to eliminate RapidReader manually by your own.

To learn more about specific features of RapidReader please continue reading this article. 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 answer them all.

About RapidReader adware

Once installed this application RapidReader flood your web browsers with advertisements in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual advertisements.

We don’t recommend to click on any of those advertisements displayed by RapidReader because if you do so, you will be immediately redirected to other websites, that might be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. This way your computer can get infected with other viruses or if you attempt to purchase something there you can even get scammed and lose your hard earned money.

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

Distribution Methods of RapidReader adware

RapidReader is traveling in a malicious way called bundling. For example, if you download and install some freeware from unreliable website, there is a chance that RapidReader will be installed alongside without you even being aware of that. To avoid this happening, always pay close to the installation of freeware.

Never skip any steps and 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. Don’t rush because some of the most important information can be displayed in a very tiny font and you don’t want to miss it. Look for various checkboxes that can be already checked for you. In case it’s too late and your computer is already infected with RapidReader – wait no more and eliminate it right now.

Manual removal of RapidReader Ads

How to remove RapidReader using Windows Control Panel

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

Delete RapidReader from your applications.

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

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