Constantly windows open in a new browser window, what should I do?

Probably, each of you, dear reader, will agree that the Internet browser is the most convenient software tool today by which the user can interact with various kinds of web content with special comfort. However, none of the popular software products, whether Google Chrome, FireFox or Opera, has a sufficiently effective functionality that would protect the novice from developing a malicious scenario: "Windows open in a new window." Browser security tools are sometimes powerless against the ingenious tricks of advertising programmers. As a result, the user becomes a victim of imposed transitions.

So, let's figure out what can be done in such situations. How to counteract digital fraud and how to "cure" the browser from this kind of infection? We bring to your attention, dear reader, effective methods to combat malicious redirection!

How does the mechanism of "advertising lawlessness" work?

“Windows open in a new window” - this is a fairly common technique among techies making money on generating traffic! We skip the description of the redirection process algorithm that is difficult to perceive by an uninitiated user. We only note that “forwarding" can occur for several reasons:

• Malicious software is installed on the user machine, which is most likely.
• The website page uses a virus script.
• The prudent “businessman” acquired a plug-in for a specific browser and modified it in his interests, so to speak.

How can such information help prevent “browser arbitrariness” when windows open in a new window without our participation? The answer is below.

Signs of a computer system infection

It doesn’t matter at all which search engine you use: Google, Bing or Yandex. Advertising modules are used in each of them. But if you notice that the page that opens does not match the address you entered or if several windows open at the same time, this is a sign of infection! If the software part of your PC is dominated by a virus, then it’s understandable why the computer behaves so arbitrarily during an Internet session.

So, typical symptoms of a browser disease:

• The browser start page spontaneously changed.
• Without any action on the part of the user, obscure windows open in a new browser window.
• Previously working bookmarks are not activated.
• Unknown plugins and applications appeared in extensions.
• The most obvious sign of trouble is that a certain web page is loading, which cannot be closed.

Having collected enough different information about you and tirelessly forming your “network portfolio”, the virus begins to operate on the accumulated data, expertly replacing your search queries and redirecting you as a “victim” to a resource whose owner pays for the work of an optimizer scammer. Despite the enormous financial costs of powerful IT companies aimed at combating “black” methods of advertising, fishing for dishonest programmers is still a profitable business today.

What to do when advertising opens in a new window: software solutions

At first glance, such a "harmless" behavior of a browser can simply annoy a person. Super-functional virus can completely deprive the user of peace of mind. Indeed, the advertising page may well not be closed, or rather capriciously react to all attempts by the user to close it. In this case, you must use special anti-virus software.

Removing rootkits and trojans using Kaspersky TDSSKiller

• Download the free utility from the official server.
• Having launched the application, activate the “Change settings” item.
• In the next window, check the box "Detect file system ...".
• After the settings are made, click the “Start Scan” button.

After a few minutes, a report will be displayed. The problem “constantly open new windows” will be resolved after you activate the “Continue” button.

Cleaning the system of spyware modules with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

No less effective program that allows you to quickly tidy up the system.

• Install the utility downloaded from the Web.
• Upon initial launch, Malwarebytes will spontaneously start updating anti-virus software.
• After a short download of a new virus database, click on the “Fix Now” button.

• The scan time depends on the capacity of your drive.
• In case the PC is infected, a list of detected “infections” will be displayed in the workspace of the program, which will be destroyed after you activate the “Apply Action” button.
• Close the program and restart the computer.

Effective Virus Converter - HitmanPro

This program will help you resolve a situation when a new browser window constantly opens. The excellent speed parameters of the program do not affect the quality of HitmanPro. Algorithm of actions:

• Download the above utility.
• Immediately after installing HitmanPro, the system will be scanned for infected objects.
• After a full PC scan, a list of virus-containing files will be displayed in the program window.
• Click the “Next” button.
• After the uninstallation process, close the antivirus software.

About some possible difficulties

Some virus programs can effectively interfere with the installation and full operation of the above ad-aware scanners. In such cases, you should boot the OS in safe mode and only then run antivirus utilities.

• At that moment, when the computer goes through the initialization process, press the F8 key (in some BIOS versions the function button may be different).
• From the proposed download list, select "Safe Mode with Network Support."

An indispensable tool for web surfing

In some cases, it is advisable to use third-party software. For example, by installing a small Ad-Mancher application on your computer, you will save yourself from viewing constantly flashing banners and other types of advertising. At the same time, the process of familiarizing yourself with Internet content will become a truly enjoyable and maximally safe pleasure. An undemanding program will only occasionally remind you of its presence with a notification that it is necessary to download the update. After the free utility is integrated into the browser, the download speed of Internet pages will increase significantly. In general, as soon as the user notices how new windows in his Internet browser open unauthorized, it is worth installing Ad-Mancher, and the problem will disappear.

Reset Internet Explorer

You will need quite a bit:

• Open the main settings menu (gear icon, which is located in the upper right corner of the program).
• From the drop-down list, select “Browser Properties”.
• In the window that opens, click on the "Advanced" tab.
• Activate the "Reset" button.
• Check the box “Delete personal settings”.
• Confirm your actions by pressing the "Reset" key.

Activating the FireFox Cleanup Process

The procedure is simple to disgrace:

• Go to your browser settings menu (horizontal bars in the upper right corner of the browser).
• At the bottom of the window is a tab in the form of a question mark - click on it.
• In the "Help" menu, click on the link "Information for solving problems."
• In the "FireFox Setup" section, click the "Clear ..." key.
• After confirmation, an uncontrolled situation “new windows open in the browser” will be resolved.

Reset to default settings: Google Chrome

Everything here is also very simple:

• Click on the icon in the form of horizontal stripes (upper right corner of the browser).
• From the drop-down menu, select "Settings".
• At the very bottom of the program window, you must activate the item "Show additional ...".
• At the bottom of the browser there is a button “Reset Settings” - click on it.
• Confirm the changes made to the browser.

Finally

And finally, let me give you some recommendations:

• In almost every browser, you can install a special extension that will block “scripting scripts” during web surfing.
• Before downloading any software from the Web, ask the question: “Does the source deserve trust?”
• During installation, pay attention to additional items and marked check-boxes. Perhaps you are trying to implement adverse software.
• Often, in the properties of a browser shortcut, malicious code prescribes a link to its own Internet resource.
• Make sure that the “Internet Options” section of the general tab displays the correct home page address.
• Well, the last solution (somewhat abstracted from the topic of the article, but nevertheless close in essence) to eliminate the situation we are considering. Below we will talk about how folders open in a new window ...

Often, the user is faced with a situation where working in Windows Explorer is a real nightmare. However, the mentioned problem is becoming ubiquitous for the entire OS. To remove the "piling effect", go to the "Folder Options" menu and check the "Open ... in the same window" option. This action will allow you to get rid of an uncomfortable moment when viewing files. That's all. Productive solutions and virus-free software for you!