Remove connectscreen.xyz pop-up ads

connectscreen.xyz is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. The site has no content on it but misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. Because connectscreen.xyz is a questionable site at best, its notifications will be ads. It’s also worth mentioning that some ads may expose you to potentially malicious content, including scams and malware. Fortunately, even if you have given the site permission, you can easily revoke it in your browser’s settings.

 

 

connectscreen.xyz has nothing on it but an image prompting users to press “Allow” to verify they are not robots. The site also triggers a browser notification that asks if you want to allow the site to show notifications. If you click “Allow” on the “connectscreen.xyz wants to show notifications” alert, the site will begin bombarding your desktop with ads. These ads typically appear on the right side of your screen, mimicking the location of legitimate system alerts. They may even be designed to look like legitimate notifications to mislead users. It’s best to avoid interacting with these ads, as they could lead you to websites that conceal malware or promote scams. If you have already permitted the site to show notifications, we’ve provided steps to revoke that permission at the end of the report.

While the “show notifications” feature can be exploited by sites like connectscreen.xyz, it can also serve legitimate purposes. For example, if you regularly visit a reputable website, you might want to enable its notifications for more convenient access to content. You can easily retract this permission if you no longer wish to receive alerts.

It’s a good idea to scan your computer for adware using an anti-virus program such as WiperSoft. Additionally, if you’ve granted permission to connectscreen.xyz, make sure to remove it from the list of websites that are allowed to show notifications.

What triggers redirects to sites like connectscreen.xyz?

If you get randomly redirected to connectscreen.xyz, there could be several reasons for that. It could be adware or it could be the sites you visit. It’s more common for these redirects to be triggered by ad-heavy websites that users visit. Many sites, especially those that have adult or pirated content, expose users to dubious ads to generate revenue. A reliable adblocker program can help prevent intrusive ads and unwanted redirects, so if you don’t already have it, make sure to get one.

If adware is the trigger, you may experience frequent redirects and an increase in regular ads. While it can be quite bothersome, adware is generally not a serious threat. These infections often spread through a method known as software bundling, where unwanted junk like adware is bundled with popular free programs. Users may inadvertently authorize these installations during installation, as these offers are optional but are set to be installed alongside automatically. Users need to manually deselect them to prevent their installations. However, they are hidden in settings that most users don’t typically check, making software bundling a controversial and often criticized method.

To avoid unwanted installations, pay close attention when installing free programs. When prompted to select settings, choose Advanced (Custom) instead of Default. Default settings permit additional offers to be installed automatically. By selecting Advanced, you’ll see all included offers and can deselect all of them. It’s always a good idea to deselect all additional offers, as legitimate software typically doesn’t use the bundling method. Allowing these unwanted installations will clutter your system with unnecessary programs that can be annoying to remove later on.

How to stop connectscreen.xyz notifications?

We suggest using anti-virus software such as WiperSoft to scan your computer to check for any adware infections. Adware can typically be removed easily with an anti-virus program. If no adware is found, the redirects may be related to the websites you are visiting. To prevent future redirects and unwanted ads, install an adblocker program.

If you’ve allowed a site to show notifications, revoke that permission as soon as possible. This is easy to do via your browser’s settings. Go through the list of sites that have notification permissions and remove any that you don’t recognize. Alternatively, you can disable notifications altogether.

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