Ads by NewTab (Removal Guide) - Oct 2017 update

NewTab ads Removal Guide

What is Ads by NewTab?

New Tab ads still linger in the cyber space

The image illustrating New Tab adware

New Tab ads offer you to install dubious customized browser extensions. The adware which acquires new shape has been wandering the virtual space already since 2013. Even now you can still notice here and there.[1]

This potentially unwanted program is mostly used for affiliate marketing.[2] Hence, the program may deliver an excessive amount of ads that inform about various commercial offers, deals, discounts, coupons and similar things related to online shopping. Once you click on the interested ad, you generate its developers' revenue. However, some of those clicks might cause damage for you.

Some of the NewTab ads might redirect to the questionable third-party websites, which may not only be filled with various commercials but may also try to spread suspicious programs, such as adware or browser hijackers. What is more, you should be aware of the fact that malvertising[3] is one of the popular ransomware distribution methods. Hence, having the adware program inside the computer increases the risk to encounter a malware-laden advertisement.[4]

We highly recommend scanning your computer with ReimageIntego or other reputable anti-malware/anti-spyware program as soon as you notice these ads. The security software will remove NewTab virus and other PUPs from Firefox, Chrome and other browsers.

The picture of Ads by NewTabAds by NewTab are initiated by the adware program which sneaked inside the computer with a help of freeware or shareware.

Ads by NewTab may appear in very intrusive forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, banner, in-text, full-page ads and seriously disrupt your web browsing activities. Even more, it may slow down your computer and even increase security vulnerabilities. As we already mentioned, worrying NewTab redirect tendencies may increase the chances to browse through unsafe websites that might be infected or involve you in some online scam.

One of the main reasons how adware program tries to get your clicks is providing interest-based ads. The adware monitors your online activities by using tracking cookies[5]. It may collect such information as search queries, websites visited, data entered, clicks, impressions, IP address, email address, PCs location and so on. However, you should beware that aggregated information is further used for affiliate marketing.

What is more, this information might be shared or sold to other third parties and may be used for, for example, flooding your email with spam. Therefore, you should initiate NewTab removal at once.

PUP promotion techniques

The so-called NewTab virus often travels along with various freeware and shareware, and get inside your machine bundled with them. Bear in mind that downloading and installing free programs from the Internet might be quite dangerous. For this reason, you should choose reliable and secure sources for downloads, and carefully monitor the installation process.

The hijack might occur when you install new programs under “Basic” or “Recommended” settings because they do not disclose about additional downloads. Whenever you are installing freeware, make sure that you select Advanced or Custom installation option and check if your selected freeware contains additional components.

If you spot a notification suggesting to install programs, such as browser add-on, plug-in, toolbar or extension, unmark them and only then click the “Next” button. In case you have already installed New Tab virus, follow the instructions below and get rid of it without any hesitation.

NewTab elimination options

The NewTab virus is not hard to remove manually. Our team has prepared step-by-step instructions that will guide you through this process. Your task is to find and delete the adware, and check whether any suspicious apps or extension haven’t been installed on your PC and web browsers.

If manual NewTab removal looks like a complicated and hard job, we have another option for you. You can remove the virus automatically. All you have to do is to install one of the suggested programs below.

After installation, update the software because the only up-to-date tool can detect and eliminate adware-related components entirely from the system. Once your tool is updated, run a full system scan and let the program remove NewTab ads for you.


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Getting rid of NewTab ads. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

To fix your Windows OS, follow these steps carefully:

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.


  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

To remove New Tab from Mac, follow the steps given below.

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.


  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Follow these steps to fix Microsoft Edge after the hijack.

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:


Clear cookies and other browser data:


Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  3. Select Details tab.




Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy and services.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now. Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset. Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Annoying ads on your computer might be initiated by one of suspicious browser extensions that might have been installed on Mozilla Firefox without your knowledge. Make sure you uninstall all suspicious entries.

Remove dangerous extensions:

  2. Select Add-ons.

Reset the homepage:

  2. Choose Options.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Options.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data…

Reset Mozilla Firefox


  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.

Remove from Google Chrome

NewTab virus is capable of installing third-party extensions. However, you have to remove all suspicious entries from Google Chrome.

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:


Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.

Reset Google Chrome:


  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings. Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Follow the instructions to clean and fix Safari after the hijack.

Remove unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…


  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.

After uninstalling this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and fixing each of your web browsers, we recommend you to scan your PC system with a reputable anti-spyware. This will help you to get rid of NewTab registry traces and will also identify related parasites or possible malware infections on your computer. For that you can use our top-rated malware remover: ReimageIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes.

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