Remove polzbtcs.info pop-up ads

polzbtcs.info is one of the thousands of websites specifically created to trick users into allowing desktop ads. When users get redirected to the site, they immediately get a browser alert saying “polzbtcs.info wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. However, if polzbtcs.info gets permission, it spams ads.

 

 

Websites like polzbtcs.info are exploiting a legitimate browser feature to bombard users with advertisements. While the feature for sites to send notifications can be beneficial, it’s only effective when used by trustworthy and safe websites—unlike polzbtcs.info and similar sites. If you’re a regular visitor to a site that provides you with interesting content, you can opt to receive notifications from it. These alerts will pop up on your desktop, typically on the right side. For instance, allowing a news site to send notifications will ensure you receive important news alerts, clicking on which will take you directly to the article.

However, granting notification permissions to questionable sites like polzbtcs.info will lead to an influx of spammy ads. Given the site’s dubious nature, it’s likely that its advertisements will be equally unreliable and even potentially harmful. You may encounter ads promoting suspicious software, which could be malicious. Thus, if you have given the site permission, you need to revoke it right away. You can use the instructions provided at the end of the report to help you.

To check if your computer has adware installed, use anti-virus software like WiperSoft. This tool can help identify and remove any adware from your system. You also need to use an adblocker.

Adware can be the cause behind redirects to sites like polzbtcs.info

If you have adware installed on your device, you may find yourself being redirected frequently—not just to polzbtcs.info. If the redirects started after visiting a high-risk website or clicking on something suspicious, installing an adblocker would be recommended. Numerous high-risk sites can trigger redirects and display unreliable ads, so without an adblocker program, you may continue to be redirected.

If you notice persistent redirects even when browsing safe websites, adware is likely the culprit. This type of minor infection primarily aims to bombard you with ads. Adware often comes bundled with free software as an extra offer. This method, known as software bundling, is commonly used by developers of unwanted programs. To avoid these unnecessary installations, be vigilant when installing free programs. Always choose Advanced (Custom) settings when available. This allows you to see all additional offers and gives you the option to deselect any that you do not want. Just uncheck the boxes for those offers, and you can proceed with the installation of the program.

How to remove polzbtcs.info pop-up ads

To check if your computer is infected with adware, using an anti-virus program like WiperSoft is easiest. If it detects adware, the program can remove it, stopping the unwanted redirects. If you experience redirects when browsing only certain sites, your best options are to install an adblocker program or avoid visiting risky sites.

If you have allowed the site to send notifications, you’ll need to revoke that permission. Fortunately, this process is quite simple. If you’re unsure how to proceed, we’ve included instructions below. Once you remove polzbtcs.info from the list of allowed sites, you won’t see those ads on your desktop anymore. Additionally, you can permanently disable this feature to prevent any sites from requesting notification permissions in the future.

• 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 polzbtcs.info 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 polzbtcs.info 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 polzbtcs.info and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.