Shmokiads Removal Guide

Shmokiads refers to an adware server that can be used by various adware applications to distribute and promote commercial content. The server itself obviously cannot be installed on your computer, but if your browser keeps on redirecting you to shmokiads.com, then you most probably have some adware program installed on your computer that utilizes the server. Therefore, to get rid of these annoying pop-ups and redirections, you need to find the program and remove it from your system. The best way to do it is to scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool that will locate all the potential threats on-board.

Whenever we have to deal with adware, it is necessary to figure out how it entered your computer. For the most part, adware applications travel bundled in freeware packages. By freeware packages, we mean third-party installers that distribute and share freeware via file-sharing websites. It is very common that we download software from such pages because they tend to appear at the top of the search result list when we look for a particular application. However, just because it is that easy to find, it does not mean that we have to hurl ourselves towards the installation with no questions asked.

Even if it seems that the program is completely safe, you should still be attentive when you install it. Perhaps the installer comes with additional apps, and it informs you about it? If the information is there, you can simply choose to NOT install the unwanted applications, as most of the installers do offer that kind of function. But, if you go through the installation blindly, it is only natural that the program that uses Shmokiads gets installed on your computer. Perhaps you will not notice it at first, but when the constant pop-ups and redirections become obvious, you will definitely realize that something is off.

For example, the Shmokiads server can redirect us to free.fromdoctopdf.com, which is a homepage for a Mindspark toolbar. Perhaps you have another Mindspark toolbar installed on your computer, and it forcefully redirects you to such websites. For the most part, the redirections occur because of the intention to generate a financial profit. And adware normally does not intend to expose you to dangerous content. That is not part of its agenda. It only becomes dangerous when malevolent third parties start making use of the adware program’s advertising network. Hence, Shmokiads could also become a weapon of destruction if the server is exploited by cyber criminals.

Do not let that happen. Make sure you do not see the Shmokiads domain on your screen again by removing all the unwanted applications from your computer. Also, it would be a good idea to reset your browser settings to default.

Aside from the potentially unwanted programs, this server could also be used by a number of corrupted websites. So be careful about the pages you access when you browse the web. Do not enter pages that are full of pop-ups and flashy advertisements. For more information on how you can protect your computer from harm, please contact us by leaving a comment below.

Remove Unwanted Programs

Windows 10 & Windows 8.1

1. Press Win+R and type Control Panel. Click OK.
2. Go to Uninstall a program and remove unwanted applications.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program and remove unwanted apps.

Windows XP

1. Press the Start menu button and navigate to Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add or remove programs and uninstall the unnecessary apps.

Reset Browser Settings

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T and go to Internet options.
2. Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
3. Select Delete personal settings and press Reset.
4. Click Close.

Firefox

1. Press Alt+H and click Troubleshooting information.
2. Press Refresh Firefox at the top right of the new tab.
3. Click Refresh Firefox again and press Finish.

Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Advanced.
3. Scroll down again and press Reset.
4. Click Reset again.