Remove getilitcenter.com pop-up ads

getilitcenter.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. It misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. Thus, if you click “Allow” on the “getilitcenter.com wants to show notifications” alert, you will authorize a dubious site to show notifications. It should be stressed that those notifications will be ads. What’s more, some of those ads could expose you to potentially dangerous ads, including ones that promote scams and malware. If you have given the site permission, you need to revoke it right away. You can find instructions at the end of the report if you need assistance.

 

 

getilitcenter.com is one of many similar sites that exploit this “show notifications” browser feature. It has no content on it, instead displaying a message prompting users to click “Allow” to prove they are not robots. This refers to the browser notification saying “getilitcenter.com wants to show notifications”, which appears immediately after being redirected to the site. By clicking “Allow”, you grant the site permission to display advertisements directly on your desktop. The ads will naturally be very annoying, but the primary issue is that these ads may mimic legitimate system notifications, such as fake virus alerts urging you to download suspicious antivirus software or contact fake tech support. Additionally, clicking on these notifications could redirect you to unsafe websites that promote scams or harbor malware.

If you have already allowed getilitcenter.com to show notifications, you can easily revoke this permission through your browser settings. Detailed instructions to help you are provided at the end of this report. We also recommend scanning your computer with WiperSoft anti-virus software to check for an adware infection, as well as installing an adblocker.

What triggers redirects to sites like getilitcenter.com

Redirects to websites such as getilitcenter.com are usually triggered by users browsing ad-heavy websites without using an adblocker. However, they could also be triggered by adware. More frequently, however, users experience these redirects while visiting websites heavily loaded with advertisements, particularly those hosting pirated or adult content. Fortunately, using an adblocker can significantly reduce both intrusive ads and unwanted redirects.

Adware is often bundled with popular free programs as an optional offer, which can install automatically if users fail to deselect it during installation. To avoid this, it is crucial to uncheck these extra offers when installing software. However, these offers are concealed within certain settings, making them harder to identify. Many antivirus programs flag these bundled offers as potential threats and recommend removing them.

To keep your computer free from unnecessary junk, it is essential to choose the correct settings when installing programs. Opting for Default settings automatically installs all bundled offers. Instead, select Advanced settings, which reveal all additional offers and allow you to uncheck those you do not wish to install. It is advisable to uncheck all offers, even those that appear beneficial at first, as accepting them can lead to a cluttered system filled with programs that may be difficult to remove later.

How to stop getilitcenter.com redirects

To identify and eliminate any potential adware that might be causing redirect issues on your computer, use the WiperSoft anti-virus program to scan your system. Utilizing an anti-virus tool is the most effective method for removing adware. Additionally, it is advisable to install an ad blocker.

If you have granted a website permission to show notifications, you can revoke these permissions without much difficulty. Follow the steps provided below to remove the site’s permission. If you wish to avoid notification requests altogether, you also have the option to disable this feature entirely.

• For Mozilla Firefox: Open Menu (the three bars top-right corner) -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Permissions, press Settings next to Notifications, and remove getilitcenter.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by checking the “Block new requests asking to allow notifications” box in the same Notifications settings.
• For Google Chrome: Open Menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Privacy and security -> Site Settings. Click on Notifications under Permissions, and remove getilitcenter.com and any other questionable websites. You can stop these notification requests permanently by toggling off “Sites can ask to send notifications”.
• For Microsoft Edge: Open Menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Cookies and site permissions -> Notifications. Review which sites have permission and remove getilitcenter.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.