LuckyTab

LuckyTab virusLuckyTab (LuckyTab virus, Lucky Tab) is the title of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that has a bad online reputation. According to security analysts, LuckyTab is an advertisement-supported program and platform used to access, collect, and change browser data and browser settings. In turn, LuckyTab will serve pop-up advertisements it feels users are susceptible to click on.

Furthermore, LuckyTab is detected as adware and a browser hijacker by many reputable security vendors. This is because potential LuckyTab malware is known to not only display pop-up ads, but cause browser redirects when users open a new browser window, open a new browser tab, or search the web using the browser address bar, as well as other questionable activities.

Potential LuckyTab malware is also known to bundle with and install alongside other unwanted programs, possible malware, and malicious traces. In order to remove all threats from a computer system it may be necessary to uninstall multiple items and remove multiple browser attachments.

How to remove LuckyTab (Virus Removal Guide)

This LuckyTab removal guide will help you completely remove the LuckyTab virus, unwanted programs, and malware. Get rid of ads by LuckyTab on Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer by following the steps on this webpage.

Step 1: Scan your computer for malware

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2. Install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

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3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the Anti-Malware program. Malwarebytes may automatically begin to update and scan your computer at this point.

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4. Once Malwarebytes has been opened, if a scan or update has not automatically initiated, please click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan. Before the scan is started Malwarebytes may ask to update the software, make sure to do so if prompted to.

5. Once the scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button to isolate and remove the detected files. You may be asked to reboot your computer after removal to completely remove detected files.

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6. You can chose to visit the History tab and click Delete All to remove these files from the Quarantine log, although these files no longer provide a threat.

If you are still having issues with malware after using Malwarebytes it is recommended to download and install a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro by Surfright to eradicate existing malicious files and automatically repair corrupted settings.

Step 2: Cleanup and repair settings

1. Install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.

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CCleaner Analyze Cleaner

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

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3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall LuckyTab using CCleaner, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for the program in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

Step 3: Uninstall LuckyTab

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel (on Windows 8, right click the bottom left corner to gain access to the Windows 8 Start Menu. Windows 8 may also select Programs and Features).

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2. In Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program in the Programs section (If you are using Windows 8 you will bypass the Control Panel).

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3. In the list of installed programs, search for LuckyTab. Once the program is located, double click the unwanted program or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button. *Follow any on-screen instructions that may prompt to remove this program. Repeat the steps to remove additional unwanted programs.

4. Restart your computer.

Step 4: Remove LuckyTab browser attachments

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the LuckyTab extension and other suspicious extensions and remove them individually by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the LuckyTab add-on and other suspicious add-ons and remove them if located.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the LuckyTab add-on, click it, and click the Remove button. Remove other suspicious add-ons if found. If the Remove button does not appear you must first uninstall associated software through the Control Panel.

If you are still experiencing issues removing potential LuckyTab malware we recommend to perform a system restore/recovery or a reset/refresh for Windows 8.

Sean Doyle

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