What is RewardsArcade?
RewardsArcade is a Potentially Unwanted Program that is responsible for creating a huge pile of advertisements in the browser. After a user gets RewardsArcade on his system, it totally worsens his Internet experience by different types of ads that will be shown continuously. Which is not only unpleasant, but also dangerous, as clicking on X to close a pop-up window or simply clicking on a random place on the page can force a redirection to third-party sites. The adware will also cause slowdown in PC operating and freezing of the browser. RewardsArcade can also serve as a beacon for other malware, thus we recommend to remove RewardsArcade ASAP.
How RewardsArcade gets on your PC?
Mainly, the adware is stuffed into the installers of the software that can be downloaded for free from specialized sites. It is done to hide the presence of unwanted application and deceive users into having it on their computers. Using Advanced or Custom methods of installation are always worthy, since it is where one can check the list of additional components. That’s why you should be watchful during the installation process: do not select the default type of installation and do not install any suspicious materials.
How to remove RewardsArcade from your computer?
To uninstall RewardsArcade remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have RewardsArcade in their database. You can try to use them for removing RewardsArcade.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as RewardsArcade.
You can try both of these products to remove RewardsArcade
Or uninstall RewardsArcade manually.
Step 1: Remove RewardsArcade from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find RewardsArcade.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find RewardsArcade and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find RewardsArcade, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate RewardsArcade and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- Click on Uninstall to confirm.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
After that remove RewardsArcade from your browser.
Step 2: Remove RewardsArcade from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find RewardsArcade.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose RewardsArcade.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable RewardsArcade.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Step 3: Remove following files and folders of RewardsArcade:
Remove following registry entries:
no information
Remove following files:
RewardsArcade.dll
RewardsArcade.exe
RewardsArcadeGui.exe
Uninstall.exe
UserConfirmation.exe
Remove following folders
\Program Files\rewardsarcade