n121adserv Ads “Virus” Removal

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In this article we are going to try and help you remove n121adserv Ads. Our instructions cover all Windows versions as well as most browsers – Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer etc.

The article you are now reading is focused on n121adserv Ads. It will provide you with information about this program’s typical features, possible unpleasant characteristics, as well as ways to remove it and avoid it. It is possible that you have researched this topic before. Thank you for choosing us to help you deal with it.

Most probably you are interested in the information on that page because:

Recently you have noticed a great number of possibly constantly appearing ads whenever you are trying to use the Internet, visit a web page or watch a movie online. The origin of those ads is n121adserv – an Adware-type piece of software. Actually, Adware does exactly that – the programs based on that software tend to display numerous ads in many various shapes, colors and sizes. The reason why this software is programmed to generate as many advertisements as possible is that even the smallest ads and the ones you don’t even click on can increase the profits of their creators. In fact, this scheme is called “pay per (every single) click” and is a completely legitimate and unusually successful business strategy. Now that we have defined what sort of a problem you have to deal with, you might have no idea in what way it has become a part of your system.  So, let’s elaborate on the potential distribution methods.

  • Maybe you have caught Adware when you have opened a suspicious email from a probably unknown sender. Spam emails can serve as a means of distribution;
  • It is possible that n121adserv Ads has infiltrated your system from a torrent or a contaminated web page. They are also possible options for Adware’s transport;
  • Although there might be even more diverse sources of Adware-like products, the most typical means of spreading such ad-generating software appears to be software bundle.
    If you are not aware of the meaning of this term, there it is – a software bundle is actually any free program that gets distributed on the Internet. As such programs are usually completely free of charge, their developers might add Adware in the bundle with them in order to make money out of the ads.

!!! Please, bear in mind that Adware-type software is often included in the software bundles, but it cannot enter your system by itself. It’s necessary that you let it in. And most users do so by installing new programs on their computers and selecting the improper option of the installer – the Default (Easy or Quick) one. In this way they may be completely unaware of what programs are integrated into their computers.
The most efficient way in which you can avoid n121adserv Ads and any other Adware is to simply use the correct feature of the installation wizard – the Custom (Advanced) one.  In this way no ads will be allowed to bother your browsing experience.

Are we actually talking about a harmful program? Is n121adserv Ads “Virus”?

Many people might disagree as they refer to it as n121adserv Ads “Virus”, yet they would be wrong. n121adserv  is not a virus. Keep calm – Adware is not even half as dangerous as it is irritating. It may produce endless streams of pop-ups and banners, but it will NEVER copy, steal, destroy or compromise any of your data like malware and viruses do. For example, Ransomware as the worst possible virus out there encrypts your files and then blackmails you into paying ransom. n121adserv Ads, as typical Adware, is NOT programmed to perform such dishonest activities.

Still – are there any possible threats, however minimal, that might come from Adware?

You have heard the saying- where there is smoke, there is inevitably some fire. The case with Adware is the same. Logically, its quite negative reputation is a result of some rather questionable practices its creators might have programmed it to do.
Such shady activity includes the research that some Adware-like programs may do into your surfing history. When they do that, they are able to guess what products or services you could be interested in. That data about your habitual browsing activities might eventually be sold to 3rd parties (possibly interested vendors).

Though it’s very unlikely, some ads produced by n121adserv Ads might lead to suspicious websites with even more suspicious content. Also, depending on the resources of your PC, the generated ads might slow down your entire machine, as their production usually consumes a lot of your machine’s resources. Nothing more serious than that may come from Adware.

Nevertheless, how can we get rid of n121adserv Ads?

In order to succeed in removing this nuisance, you should use the guide presented below. There you will find elaborate instructions and even images with what steps you are supposed to implement.
Good luck!

n121adserv Ads Removal

Many types of malware will restrict your access to their core files. It is highly recommended that you reboot your PC in safe mode before attempting to use this guide.

  • To enable Safe Mode reboot you PC, then hit F8 repeatedly. When the corresponding menu opens please select Safe Mode with Networking.

WARNING! If you are using Windows 8,0 or later and/or your operating system is installed on a fast SSD drive this may fail to work. In this case click here to see how to start your PC in Safe Mode.

#1: Uninstall the malicious program from your control panel

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Enter control panel to look for any suspicious programs, which may have installed on your PC. To do that:

  1. Navigate to your Desktop
  2. Press simultaneously the Win button together with the R button (Win+R)
  3. In the Run window that just opened type appwiz.cpl

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  1. Go through the list of programs and find n121adserv Ads or anything else that may seem suspicious. Right-click on it and choose the uninstallation option

WARNING! Carefully read any confirmation messages that may be created in the process. Sometimes you may get offers to download more Adware applications and this can be linked to either the Yes or the No answer depending on the wording!

  • Optional:

Go through the list of programs again and check online for any potentially unwanted programs. We have an article that covers this awesome free software that makes sure that your computer is free from bloatware and programs that you don’t need.

#2: Remove n121adserv Ads From Chrome

Now we’ll remove the extensions that the malware has attached to your browser.

  1. Open your Google Chrome browser.
  2. Type chrome://extensions/  in the URL address bar and press Enter.
  3. Click on “Developer Mode” on the top right and look for the extension installed by n121adserv Ads and anything that might be related to it. Copy their IDs (the string of letters), then remove them by clicking on the trash bin icon.

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  1. Type Regedit in the Windows Start Menu and press Enter. Go in : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions and delete the entries corresponding to the suspicious IDs you recorded.

#3: Remove n121adserv Ads From Firefox

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser.
  2. Type “about:support” in the URL address bar and press Enter.
  3. Click on the “Refresh Firefox” button on the right and confirm.

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#4 Remove n121adserv Ads From Internet Explorer

  1. Open your Internet Explorer internet browser.
  2. Click on the Gear icon on the up right, then on manage add-ons.
  3. Go through the list disable any suspicious extensions.

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#5 Remove any leftover parasitic processes

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From the task manager:

  1. Use Ctrl + Shift + Esc and open the Task manager, then click on the Processes
  2. Go through the list of processes and look for unknown or otherwise suspicious entries.
  3. If you see anything suspicious right click on the process and shoes Open File Location, then terminate the process and delete any files you find in the directory.

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WARNING! If the directory you open from this menu has no files inside of it it’s probably because the malware has hidden them. You need to reveal hidden files and folders in order to be able to see them. Click here if you don’t know how to do that.


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From the start menu:

  1. Press simultaneously the Win button together with the R button (Win+R)
  2. In the Run window that just opened type msconfig
  3. Click on the Startup tab.

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This menu controls which programs are loaded when windows starts after a reboot. Disable anything that seems suspicious. Optionally you can also disable any program that you don’t need and also has a high impact on your startup time.

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