Jabuticaba Removal Guide

Jabuticaba is intrusive and useless browser extension software that might cause system security-related issues if you are not careful enough. As a matter of fact, our researchers have found that this application is not different from Shopperz and V-Bates, which are both potentially harmful adware programs from the same publisher. The only goal behind these programs is to make lots of easy money based on the traffic the advertisements can lure to the affiliated third-party websites. Therefore, this adware is simply out for your clicks. Its presence is quite bad news, although we cannot say that it is as dangerous as having a Trojan on-board. But still, there are potential threats to harm your system if you keep this adware on your computer. Removing Jabuticaba is definitely the best thing you can do if you want to keep your PC safe.

Jabuticaba has a very plain website at jabuticaba-tech.com, which promotes this browser extension. The site claims that by using this application, you can “get the most out of your online shopping experience.” But when you want to download it, the following happens. You click on the “Get Started” button and may think that the download will start. However, you end up on another page that says that you are one click away from creating your V-Bates Account. Once you click on the Download button, you get redirected to the V-Bates website where you need to click again to “Get It Free.” Finally, the download starts, but somehow from trying to get Jabuticaba, you end up downloading v-bates.exe. If you have an active security program, it may warn you right away that this program is a potential threat. Well, after all this fuss, you end up with a potentially unwanted program?

Of course, most users would not even find this website and most likely they do not download it directly. The truth is that Jabuticaba, like most adware applications, travels in free software bundles. This is a questionable and suspicious method since certain bundles can contain malware infections. This means that if you download and install such a package without deselecting the unwanted components or programs, you may end up with a bunch of infections on your computer that may put your system at risk. Therefore, we advise you to delete Jabuticaba and run a system scan to check for other threats.

Jabuticaba offers you an online shopping experience that is not only “rewarding”, but also “fun”. However, what it really does is display third-party advertisements and coupons, which may be based on your locality. Unfortunately, the reliability of these ads and the linked websites is questionable. Therefore, clicking on them may be potentially dangerous to your system’s security. If you land on a website that is run by schemers, you can easily be scammed to disclose your personal or banking details, for example.

If you are concerned about the security of your operating system, your files, and your privacy, it is time for you to learn how to remove Jabuticaba. To be frank, it is a bit complex mission since this adware changes your DNS settings. Simply uninstalling it via Control Panel will not be enough to get rid of it entirely; you also need to restore the DNS settings. For an inexperienced computer user this all might sound a bit Greek, but we have included step-by-step instructions to assist you. This may also be the right time for you to think about the future and prevent such malware attacks from damaging your PC. We recommend installing a reliable antimalware program that can eliminate all known infections and protect your computer.

How to remove Jabuticaba

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
2. Select Add or Remove Programs.
3. Click on the undesirable application and click Remove.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and select Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program.
3. Click on the unwanted application and click Uninstall.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1

1. Press Win+X and choose Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program.
3. Click on the undesirable application and click Uninstall.

How to restore your DNS settings

Windows XP

1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
2. Access Network Connections.
3. Right-click on the active connection and choose Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol on the Local Area Connection Properties panel.
5. Press Properties and select “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
6. Press OK.

Windows Vista/ Windows 7

1. Access the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Access Network and Internet.
3. Select Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click on your connection.
5. Press Properties and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
6. Press Properties and mark “Obtain DNS Server address automatically”.
7. Press OK and press OK again.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1

1. Press Win+X and select Control Panel.
2. Select Network and Internet and access Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click on the active connection next to Connections.
4. On the pop-up window, press Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the item list box and press Properties.
6. Mark the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” option and press OK.
7. Press OK.