How to remove TT (Virus Removal Guide)

Advertisements that say Ads by TT, Brought by TT, Powered by TT, or something similar to these phrases are caused by deceptive and intrusive adware type programs and browser attachments (including TermTrident) that enter infected computer systems and attach to affected internet browsers without your consent or knowledge. The adware used to generate these advertisements usually automatically download and install in the background while you work on your computer or browse the web. Once TT adware has been contracted and it has attached browser add-ons and extensions to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Apple Safari it will inject the webpages you visit with pop-up advertisements it thinks you are most likely to click on based of off information it collects about you.

What is TT?

TT is the shortened name for adware known as TermTrident. According to third-party download managers and software bundlers, programs that display “Ads by TT” such as TermTrident are promoted as free programs that can help internet users find online deals and coupons relative to their internet browsing and search data.

TT adware generates deceptive and intrusive pop-up ads across Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Ads by TT are defined as ‘targeted’ ads because they use your personal browsing information such as all your data on the websites you visit, your bookmarks, and browser history to produce advertisements it feels you are most likely to click on. The adware essentially ‘targets’ you based off your current and past browsing habits.

TT adware is not technically defined as a computer virus but this adware is still a threat to your privacy and can be the sign of a severe malware infection. The internet security community strongly recommends that you remove TT if you find it installed on your machine or attached to your internet browser as a browser add-on or extension and use reputable Antivirus or Anti-Malware software to eradicate any existing malicious files.

How did TT get on my computer?

TT and programs like it are usually contracted without knowledge. TT is often bundled inside third-party software downloaders and bundlers. It may arrive on a computer system once other programs have been introduced to the machine. Software that TT adware may bundle with includes freeware, shareware, and dubious torrent files.

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• TT bundles with other potentially unwanted programs and malware.
• TT is usually bundled inside installers and downloaders distributed as dubious torrents or as freeware programs distributed by websites similar to download.com and softonic.com.
• TT injects visited webpages with pop-up and in-text advertisements.
• TT makes unwanted changes to existing Windows settings and schedules new tasks which allow it to run every time Windows starts and check to see if the program has been disabled. If the program is disabled it will enable itself.

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How to remove TT virus

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• Option 1: Automatically remove TT virus with Malwarebytes
• Option 2: Manually remove TT

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Option 1: Automatically remove TT virus with Malwarebytes

1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.

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2. Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software once it has finished installing.

3. Make sure that Malwarebytes has been updated. To ensure it is updated click Update Now on the Dashboard.

4. Click the large Scan Now button on the dashboard to perform a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.

5. When the scan is complete click the Remove Selected button and then click the Finish button or restart your computer if Malwarebytes suggests that you do so.

[note align=”left”]If you are still having issues removing TT we suggest that use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3 to locate and remove any computer infection that may be present. You may also proceed to option 2 below and view our additional tips to remove TT.[/note]

Option 2: Manually remove TT

How to uninstall TT

1. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.

2. Click Uninstall a program (or Add and remove program) in the Programs section.

3. Search for TT in the list of installed programs and select it with your mouse, then click Uninstall. You can also double click TT to uninstall it.

[note align=”left”]If you do not find TT in your list of installed program you may need to uninstall additional programs that may have bundled with it. You can view our additional tips to remove TT below.[/note]

How to remove TT add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the TT extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.

2. Search for the TT add-on and click Remove.

Apple Safari

1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.

2.  Search for the TT extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.

[note align=”left”]If you do not find TT in your list of add-ons and extensions you may need to remove additional attachments that may have bundled with it. You can view our additional tips to remove TT below.[/note]

TT virus removal tips

• If you do not find TT in your list of installed programs you may need to uninstall additional programs. Additional programs may include suspicious titles that may have been contracted around the same time or after the initial infection.
• If you are still having issues removing TT you should use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3. HitmanPro 3 is the best second opinion scan and removal tool. It can be used to locate and remove remaining threats.