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ClickTheApp Removal Guide

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Do you know what ClickTheApp is?

ClickTheApp is a typical sign of the creativity of ad-supported program developers who like to use the JustPlugIt cross-browser engine to create newer money makers for themselves. Because one thing is sure: They are the only ones to benefit from such an application. And that is made possible by the clicks users make on the third-party advertisements it keeps displaying while they are browsing the web. Practically, when you click on such an ad, you make money for potential criminals. Do you really want to support such people in making easy? We do not advise you to click on any of these ads; in fact, we advise you to delete ClickTheApp from your computer before you get introduced to unreliable websites and dangerous content.

This adware is no different from any other from the so-called Multiplug family. Its only goal is to make you click on as many ads as possible since the creators get paid by your clicks. That is why ClickTheApp can also gather certain data about your browsing habits so that targeted ads can be sent to your screen. People are more inclined to click on ads that they feel some connection to. This is simple psychology. It is even possible that you do not even realize and you already click on one that advertises some special offer to you. Reflex is a tricky thing, and it surely does not end well, if you happen to click on a compromised ad. Yes, it is possible. Certain ads may lead to unreliable or infectious websites. Landing on such sites can only make things worse for you. More malware infections on-board and revealing personal details might be one click away if you are not careful enough. Prevent these from happening by removing ClickTheApp ASAP.

You might not understand how this adware ended up on your computer at all. Let us explain it now. It is no mystery, and no, you are not crazy and did not forget about visiting its official website and downloading it. This adware has no such thing at all – a promotional website, that is. ClickTheApp is spread in third-party installers instead. However, these installers may hold a whole pack of malware programs. If you download such a package, it is possible that you will find adware apps, browser hijackers, and other infections in the same bundle. Our malware researchers have noticed that this adware can come with threats, including OurSurfing.com and Websearch.hotfindings.info. These are both well-known browser hijackers. If they are on-board, you can already see it when you launch your browsers because your home page and search engine could have been changed without your knowledge. That is a real privacy breach as a matter of fact. You cannot keep these threats on your PC if you care about virtual security.

We hope that you see now why it is so important that you remove ClickTheApp from your computer along with all other infections. We can offer you a manual option with which you can say goodbye to this adware. Please follow our instructions below, if you choose this way to erase this infection. For the rest, we suggest that you use a reliable security tool that will automatically take care of all existing malware infections and safeguard your operating system in the future from similar attacks.

ClickTheApp Removal from Windows

Windows XP

  1. Click the Start button and open Control Panel.
  2. Click Add or Remove Programs.
  3. Select the program and click Remove.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

  1. Press the Windows button on the Taskbar.
  2. Open Control Panel.
  3. Access Uninstall a program.
  4. Click on the program and click Uninstall.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10

  1. Tap Win+X and open Programs and Features.
  2. Right-click the application and choose Uninstall.

How to remove ClickTheApp from browsers

Google Chrome

  1. Simultaneously tap Alt+F and go to Settings.
  2. On the left, choose Extensions and click on the undesirable extension.
  3. On the right, click on the recycle bin icon.
  4. Click Remove in the pop-up.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Tap Alt+T and access Add-ons.
  2. On the left, choose Extensions.
  3. Click on the undesirable extension.
  4. Click Remove.

In non-techie terms:

ClickTheApp is a useless adware program that may pose a threat to your Windows operating system if it is infected with it. This adware mostly enters computers together with other malware infections, therefore its presence does not mean anything good; in fact, it means multiple security issues. Clicking on the advertisements displayed by this annoying adware might take you to unsafe websites. Keeping this adware on your computer is not an option if you want to keep it safe. Remove ClickTheApp as soon as you can so that you protect your PC from more potential threats.