What is Combotab plugin?
Combotab plugin is a potentially unwanted program that looks like an application that can improve your web browsing experience. Of course, you probably do not even know why this application is there on your computer, and how it managed to enter your PC. If you care about your system’s stability, you will see to it that Combotab plugin gets removed immediately. Of course, this plug-in cannot destroy your system or steal your personal information, but you should be really careful about the third-party content you encounter via this application. Even the most trivial issues could lead to serious computer security problems, so you should not take your chances.
Where does Combotab plugin come from?
Although the application has an official website, it does not look like the homepage comes with a direct download link or any kind of button that would allow you to add the application to your browser. Of course, that does not stop Combotab plugin from spreading because there are many other ways for this extension to reach your browser.
Perhaps it is a bit of a relief that this program mainly affects just the Chrome browser, and so if you use another browser, you may not encounter this plug-in first-hand. Nevertheless, please note that depending on the distribution method, the program can still enter your computer because it tends to spread bundled with other freeware programs.
Where do users usually download freeware? We need to pay attention to file-sharing websites, and other third-party sources that might be hosting freeware installer files. While freeware is supposed to be distributed for free, users should still be careful about the programs they download from unfamiliar websites. If you run a third-party installer, please read all the steps one by one because you might be in for a lot more than you have bargained.
What’s more, Combotab plugin can also be found on the Chrome Web Store. When you encounter this application on an official app store, you might be inclined to think that this extension is useful and even necessary. But here we would like to point out that quite often potentially unwanted programs get promoted via the Chrome Web Store, too. So there is no need to be so hasty about the installation.
What does Combotab plugin do?
As mentioned, this extension comes forth as a browser plug-in that should make your web browsing experience a lot more enjoyable, but these claims are highly doubtful. The program’s page on the Chrome Web Store says that with this extension added to your browser, you can “stay in touch with a weather forecast for your current or custom location. With Combotab you are always one click away from your beloved sties – useful apps buttons right under the search bar.”
However, the question is why one should use a third-party application to have shortcuts to their favorite websites when you can actually add these shortcuts to the shortcut bar that is built-in in your browser? In other words, it is easy to see that the application does not come with anything you could not find in the browser settings already.
What’s more, it is very likely that Combotab plugin will collect information on your web browsing habits, because it often behaves like a browser hijacker. As you can probable see, upon the installation, this extension changes your homepage settings, too. Thus, it presents certain security concerns because the program may find out about your most frequently visited websites, and it might display custom commercial content in its advertising space.
The main problem associated with such practice is that the content promoted by Combotab plugin could lead you to dangerous third-party websites. That is why computer security experts say you need to remove all the potential security threats before it falls out of hand.
How do I remove Combotab plugin?
We have compiled manual removal instructions for this plug-in. You will have to delete the extension from your computer, and then delete the files that are responsible for the browser settings modification. After that, be sure to invest in a licensed antispyware application that would protect your system from similar intruders in the future. You might have more unwanted programs installed, so please remove them as well. Your computer’s security should be one of your top priorities.
Manual Combotab plugin Removal
- Press Win+R and type %LocalAppData%.
- Click OK and open Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions.
- Remove the kfpjhjnjnbobhhfkcieoddoalibkbgdk folder.
- Go a step back to the Default folder.
- Remove the Preferences, Secure Preferences, and Web Data files.
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