How to remove RambleRoam (Virus Removal Guide)
RambleRoam virus
RambleRoam (also known as Ramble Roam Deals) is an advertisement-supported Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) categorized as adware, a browser hijacker, and spyware that installs software to a Microsoft Windows Operating System and attaches browser add-ons and extensions to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
Once potential RambleRoam malware is installed, the adware program will harvest user information, including complete browser activity, browser history, and manually submitted information, such as email addresses and more, which is often used by adware and browser hijackers to and display targeted advertisements or submit collect user information to third-party contractor lists.
If RambleRoam is installed, a user will notice pop-under ads that take up an entire browser window or browser tab, generic banner and skyscraper advertsisements, in-text ads that pop-up when a user hovers over hyperlinked text, and/or pop-up advertisements that appear when a user hovers over images with their mouse pointer.
Most advertisements displayed by RambleRoam and similar items will contain text that say something similar to “Ads by RambleRoam, brought by RambleRoam, or RambleRoam Deals.”
The RambleRoam adware application bundles with third-party freeware and shareware distributed by websites such as download.com and can also be found in adverts, torrents, and other items on media related websites similar to thepiratebay.
Users are sometimes given the opportunity to accept or decline an offer to install RambleRoam software and other items during the setup process of third-party software; However, the request to decline the offer is often ignored or presented in a very confusing manner.
How to remove the RambleRoam virus
How to remove the RambleRoam virus- Option 1: RambleRoam Removal Software & Tools – This first option details how to remove RambleRoam malware using the free or full versions of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software and/or CCleaner by Piriform.
- Option 2: Manually remove RambleRoam – This second option details how to manually uninstall RambleRoam and remove unwanted browser attachments
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1. RambleRoam Removal Software & Tools
Use the instructions below to automatically remove RambleRoam and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your installed internet browsers.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
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2. Install the free or purchase the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program and update the database if needed.
4. On the Dashboard click the large green Scan Now button.
5. Once the malware scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a notice stating malicious objects were detected. Select the malicious objects and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove the malicious files from your computer.
CCleaner
CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall RambleRoam adware and associated third-party software.
1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.
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.
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 RambleRoam and other unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for RambleRoam, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.
2. Manually Remove RambleRoam
Use the instructions below to manually uninstall RambleRoam adware from Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
How to uninstall RambleRoam
1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel (on Windows 8, right click the bottom left corner to access the Windows 8 Start Menu).
2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.
3. In the list of installed programs search for RambleRoam and other potentially unwanted software. Once the adware program is located, double click the unwanted program(s) or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button.
How to remove RambleRoam add-ons and extensions
Use the instructions below to remove RambleRoam add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to remove third-party browser attachments.
Google Chrome
1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the RambleRoam extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.
2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the RambleRoam add-on and remove it.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the RambleRoam add-on and remove it if located.
