Remove Quickdirect.click Pop-up Ads

Quickdirect.click is a deceptive website that shows fake pop-ups, ads, notifications, alerts, etc. on infected PC. It asks users for permission to show notifications but mainly promotes shady websites. This dubious threat can risk your privacy and system security. It can also bring other threats and viruses to your computer. Read this guide to know how to remove Quickdirect.click pop-up ads from your computer safely.

What is Quickdirect.click Virus?

Quickdirect.click is a suspicious domain that causes unwanted browser redirection. It is a potentially harmful threat that falls into the redirect virus category. It is the malicious creation of hackers for making an illegal profit. This nasty piece of work is able to infect any Windows computer and mostly used web browser.

It can contaminate Google Chrome, MS Edge, Safari, IE, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and others. After getting dropped on your machine, it will hide deep and perform various harmful activities. It will modify your browser and Internet settings. It can automatically redirect your web searches to phishing websites.

This dubious threat will bombard your computer screen with unwanted ads, pop-ups, interstitial ads, new page ads, fake offers, survey pop-ups, and many more. Those annoying advertisements will completely destroy your browsing experience and use a huge amount of bandwidth.

How did your PC get infected?

Threats like Quickdirect.click virus could spread in various ways. It mostly sneaks into your computer via bundled freeware installers, cracked software, illegal patches, or fake updates. When you download any free program from a shady website, then chances are you have downloaded a contaminated file. Cybercriminals often attach their malicious programs to such files. What is more interesting, people willingly disable their anti-virus to install pirated applications.

Attackers use annoyingly tricky methods to drop similar threats. Spam email campaigns are one of the most used methods. If you get an email from any unknown sender then do not open attachments without scanning them. You should also not click on any links from those spam emails.

Similar threats could also get spread through peer-to-peer file sharing, torrent, and porn sites. Also do not click on any fake pop-up ads, notifications, alerts, etc. that show on your browser while browsing the Internet. Use good anti-virus protection and scan your computer regularly for threats. Check some important safety instructions at the end of this article to prevent further malware attacks.

Quickdirect.click: Threat Analysis

Name	Quickdirect.click
Type	Redirect Virus
Threat Level	High (source to distribute other harmful threats).
Symptoms	Users can experience changes in their browsers and excessive amounts of annoying pop-up ads.
Distribution	It could be distributed through spam emails, bundled freeware, porn, or torrent sites.
Damage	It can modify browsers, show unwanted Ads, steal personal info and bring other threats.
Removal	Download SpyHunter 5 Anti-Malware

Harmful Effects of Quickdirect.click

This dubious threat will silently enter your computer without your permission or knowledge. Upon successful intrusion, it will hijack your main web browser and modify Internet settings. It will start showing several types of unwanted pop-up ads and fake alerts. Your browser will also often get redirected to questionable sites. This Quickdirect.click virus can create new registry files on your system for its automatic start-up.

It will slow down your computer and disable your anti-virus and firewall security. This notorious infection can also download more threats and viruses to your PC. It will steal your personal and financial information by tracking your online activities and send those to hackers. This virus can also create a backdoor on your system to provide safe passage for other threats.

How To Remove Quickdirect.click

Remove Quickdirect.click with SpyHunter

Removing threats and viruses manually from a computer can be hectic but SpyHunter 5 Anti-Malware can make this task much simpler. It can help you find and delete all kinds of threats like Trojans, Ransomware, Spyware, Adware, PUPs, etc. easily from your PC. You just have to install the application and run a new scan on your PC.

It will easily find Quickdirect.click virus and all other hidden threats and remove them efficiently in no time. You will also get 24X7 customer support and Custom Malware removal via one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. SpyHunter can block threats in real time via its advanced System Guard feature. It is compatible with your anti-virus application and fills the security gaps to provide the best protection.

How SpyHunter 5 Anti-Malware Works

• First, you will need to download the SpyHunter Installer on your computer. The below download button will take you to the download page in a new tab, so this guide will be still accessible to you.

• The SpyHunter-Installer.exe file will get downloaded on your PC. Run the installer via a double-click to start the installation and follow the instructions to complete the setup.

• Launch SpyHunter 5 Anti-Malware after the installation if it does not automatically starts. Now you will have to click on the Start Scan Now button to detect all hidden threats and viruses on your PC.

• Once you start scanning your system, wait for a few minutes. The software will run a thorough diagnostic of your PC and give you a detailed report of all the threats found on your PC.

• After the scan, a complete list of all threats will be shown to you. Finally, you will just have to click on the Next button to immediately remove all the threats at once.

Uninstall Quickdirect.click from Control Panel

• First, you need to press and hold the Windows key and then hit the R button.
• Soon you will see the Windows Run Box on your computer screen.
• Now type or copy-paste appwiz.cpl in the run box and click the OK button.
• You will see the Programs and Features windows with a list of all installed applications.
• Find any unknown or suspicious app related to the virus and then press the Uninstall button.

Remove Quickdirect.click From Browser

This threat tricks users into allowing push notifications by altering the browser settings. You need to reverse the changes made by this infection to stop those unwanted pop-up ads and redirects.

It will take some doing but very much possible. However, if you are using the Anti-Malware application, it will be done automatically. But still, we have created a detailed manual guide and the below steps can help you reverse the browser settings.

Google Chrome

• Go to the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the (⋮) icon from the upper right corner of the browser.
• Press on the Settings button from the right-side drop-down menu.
• Choose the Privacy and Security option from the left sidebar on the settings page.
• Now click on the Site Settings option and then open the Notifications tab.
• Here you can see the list of websites showing pop-up ads on your browser.
• Find the malicious website causing trouble, click on the (⋮) icon next to it and press the Remove button.

Mozilla Firefox

• Access the Mozilla Firefox menu by clicking on the (☰) icon from the upper right corner of firefox.
• You will see a drop-down menu there, click on the Settings option.
• Click on Privacy & Security from the left sidebar on the settings page.
• Scroll down and open the Notifications settings option on this page.
• A list of all websites with permission to show notifications on your browser will appear here.
• Select the malicious website and click on the Remove Website button.

Microsoft Edge

• Open the MS Edge menu by clicking on the (…) icon from the upper right corner of the edge browser.
• A drop-down menu will show on the right side of your browser instantly.
• Scroll down and look for the Settings option and click on it.
• Click on the Cookies and site permissions option from the left sidebar.
• Open the Notifications option to see the sites causing trouble.
• Find the malicious website, click on (…) icon and press the Remove button.
• You can do the same process with the Pop-ups and redirect settings also.

Safari Browser

• Open Safari Menu by clicking on the Safari button from the top left side right next to the apple icon.
• The browser settings menu will appear as a drop-down list instantly.
• You will have to click on the Preferences option from the list.
• Open the Website tab and then click on the Notifications option on the left side.
• You will see the list of all the websites showing notifications on this page.
• Now select the malicious site and click on the Remove button.

Reset Browser Setting to Default

You should also reset your browser settings to default after removing the Quickdirect.click virus. Follow the below steps to undo all the changes made by the virus to your browser settings:

Reset Google Chrome

• Open Chrome’s Menu (⋮) from the upper right corner as explained earlier.
• Find and click on the Reset and Clean up option from the left menu.
• Press the Restore settings to their original defaults option.
• Finally, click on the Reset Settings button to reset your browser.

Refresh Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox Menu (☰) from the upper right corner as explained above.
• You will again see the drop-down menu on the right side of your browser.
• Press the Help option from the list to open the Firefox help menu.
• Now click on the More troubleshooting information option.
• Finally hit the Refresh Firefox button to reset your browser settings.

Reset MS Edge Browser

• Click on the More Tools (…) option on Microsoft Edge from the upper right corner.
• A drop-down menu will instantly appear on your browser screen.
• Find and click on the Settings option from the Edge drop-down menu.
• Click on the Reset Settings option from the left side menu.
• Hit the Restore settings to their default values option.
• Finally, press the Reset button if your browser asks for permission.

Reset Safari Browser

• Click on the Safari menu from the top of the browser right next to the Apple logo.
• You will see a drop-down menu right there when you will click on the Safari menu.
• Click on the Clear History and Website Data option from the menu.
• A new dialogue box will appear saying Clearing will remove history, cookies, and other website data.
• Finally, click on the Clear History button to clear all the data and reset your browser settings.

Your browser will get back to its default settings once you perform the above steps to reset your browser. Rest assured it will not delete your saved passwords or bookmarks. All the unwanted pop-ups and browser redirections should stop now.

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