Remove OkayFreedom Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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OkayFreedom is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service that claims to enable users to browse websites that are regionally restricted to them. The software OkayFreedom installs on the computer should allow you to view content that you are generally not able to and should make it possible for you to hide your IP address. Although this sounds like a useful functionality, we do not advise you to acquire or to keep the software related to OkayFreedom because it falls in the category of adware. Hence, do not be surprised when OkayFreedom ads start appearing on your screen because the primary goal of adware programs is to display third-party ads. In case the OkayFreedom adware is already on your system, you should not hesitate for a second and remove it immediately. By doing this you will be able to prevent a number of problems related to your virtual security. Keep reading to find out how to deal with OkayFreedom.

How did I get infected with?

At okayfreedom.com/support you can find more information about how OkayFreedom works and you can also get acquainted with its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may also notice that you will be offered to purchase the program’s ad-free premium version, which will provide you with unlimited access to all the websites you like. As for the download option for the free version of OkayFreedom, you have to click the OkayFreedom Premium Flat hyperlink and then you will be redirected to download.cnet.com. This is a third-party file sharing website which distributed both the free and the paid version of OkayFreedom. This really makes a bad impression because any legitimate program should be available for download at its own official website. Also, if you do not remember downloading such software, it means it has entered your system without permission, for example bundled with dubious freeware. To avoid similar programs in future, you should always go for official representative websites and should do a research on every application you are going to install.

Why are these ads dangerous?

We cannot say for certain whether OkayFreedom will live up to its promises, but we can guarantee that it will irritate you greatly because of the countless ads it will display on your browser. It is these ads that should bother you most about OkayFreedom because they contain links to unknown third-party websites. This means that interacting with OkayFreedom ads may take you to corrupted web pages where you will be offered to install malware disguised as supposedly legitimate software or you will be tricked into sharing sensitive information. Whatever the case, the consequences will be severe because you might lose data, money, or experience system crashes. If you find OkayFreedom useful and do not want to part with it, you might think that you can keep it as long as you stay away from the ads. This is not recommended because not only you might click an OkayFreedom ad by accident, but presence of the software will make your system vulnerable towards attacks by cyber criminals. Use the instructions below the article to get rid of any software related to OkayFreedom right away.

How Can I Remove OkayFreedom Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the OkayFreedom infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall OkayFreedom from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete OkayFreedom from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove OkayFreedom from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall OkayFreedom from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the OkayFreedom program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove OkayFreedom from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove OkayFreedom Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.