What is Gamesquest Extension?
Gamesquest is a Google Chrome browser extension that should allow users to search for online games. The Gamesquest extension is presented as a tool that enables unlimited access to different genres and is easy to use. Unfortunately, when analyzing Gamesquest, no enhancement in web searches has been observed. The free application only changes the browser settings, including proxy settings, so that you are directed to the Yahoo search results page.
The Gamesquest extension, which is promoted as a convenient tool, has been categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) even though it has its official website and is also promoted in the Chrome Web Store. In addition to these two sources, the Gamesquest extension is also distributed alongside freeware. If you are not sure how Gamesquest got on your PC, the odds are that it has been installed as an additional program simultaneously with another program. The Gamesquest extension is also spread by pop-up advertisements, which you should always ignore to prevent unwanted adverse consequences. Our team at Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends removing the Gamesquest extension so that your browsing sessions are not redirected and your browsing behavior is not monitored.
How does the Gamesquest extension work?
The Gamesquest extension is supposed to help you quickly access various games. Instead, it redirects your searchers to Yahoo. Even though Yahoo is a popular search engine, it is not advisable to rely on search results that are provided after being directed to a different site. In the present case, your searches are sent to gamesquest.co/yhs/. The search results you are provided with may contain some deceptive links, which is achieved by tricking the search engine to display links to ill-purposed websites. If you prefer Yahoo as a search provider, we recommend accessing it separately.
The Gamesquest extension has been found to access proxy settings, which could be done to enable third parties to display various advertisements to your screen or collect information stored on the PC. A proxy is a server that is used to connect to the network. This method of browsing the Internet allows anonymity because the IP of the proxy is used. Anonymity aside, proxies differ in reliability, and they are available as paid and free services. Free proxies are less reliable than paid ones because of the possibility of data leakage. Sensitive information, such as login details or any other secured information, can be locked by the proxy. Additionally, some proxies enabling users to access blocked websites may first provide users with unsolicited advertisements loaded with infections and only when they open the website requested.
Whenever a pop-up or pop-under advertisement is found on the screen, it is advisable to close it instead of clicking it to access its website. Such advertisements are very often used to deceive unsuspecting computer users into revealing their private information or giving permission to access their devices remotely. If you have noticed a wave of pop-up advertisements that are simultaneous with the changes on the browsers, it is highly possible that the unwanted content is displayed because of the extension. Hence, do not delay the removal of the Gamesquest extension so that you can start using your browser as usual.
The Gamesquest extension may also be monitoring your online behaviour, which is done by the majority of free browser extensions. Gamesquest may record your search terms and your behavior on the websites accessed, and then the data could be used for creating new advertisements and advertising strategies. You should not let this application control your online browsing, but remove it from the browser as soon as you can.
How to remove the Gamesquest extension?
Since the Gamesquest extension is categorized as a potentially unwanted program, it can be removed by certain anti-malware programs. Our advice is to rely on a reputable security tool so that you can have the unwanted extension terminated and the system protected against malware. If any other harmful program is present on the PC, an anti-malware program would immediately alert you about the threat.
It is also possible to remove the Gamesquest extension manually, which you can do with the help of the instructions given below. To fully solve the issue caused by Gamesquest, you will have to disable proxy settings, remove the Gamesquest itself, and reset the browser. After fixing the browser, do not forget to scan the system to make sure that no threats are running on the PC.
Restore proxy settings
- Click the menu button (three vertically placed dots).
- Click Settings.
- Scroll down for the System section and click Open proxy settings.
- On the Connections tab, click LAN settings.
- Deselect the box below the Proxy server.
- Click OK.
Remove Gamesquest Extension
- Click the same menu button with three dots.
- Click More tools and select Extensions.
- Remove Gamesquest.
Reset Google Chrome
- Click the menu button.
- Click Settings.
- Scroll down to find the Reset section and click Reset.
- Read the prompt window displayed and click the Reset button.
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