Remove sparefastads.top pop-ups

sparefastads.top is a deceptive scam website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. Immediately upon you getting redirected to sparefastads.top, you will get a browser alert saying “sparefastads.top wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to show notifications on users’ desktops. These notifications usually contain content the websites post and appear on the desktop. However, sites like sparefastads.top just spam ads. What’s more, those ads could expose you to potentially dangerous content.

 

 

sparefastads.top has no content, created solely to deceive users into allowing notifications, which would enable the site to flood users’ desktops with advertisements. If you click “Allow” on the “sparefastads.top wants to show notifications”, you will authorize the site to show ads, which would appear on your desktop, similarly to where legitimate notifications appear. Not only will these notifications be annoying, but they can also be dangerous, as some might mimic legitimate system notifications.

For example, you may see fake virus alerts or subscription expiration warnings, leading you to scams or harmful websites if you interact with these ads. Fortunately, even if you have granted permission for these notifications, you can easily revoke it in your browser settings.

While the notification feature is often misused by sites like sparefastads.top, it does have legitimate uses. You can allow a trustworthy news site, for example, to show notifications for important updates without having to visit the site frequently. So long as a site is reputable, allowing notifications can be useful.

Typically, users find themselves redirected to sites like sparefastads.top when browsing ad-heavy websites, though adware might also be responsible for such redirects. To check for adware, use an anti-malware program to scan your computer.

What causes random redirects to sites like sparefastads.top

There are likely two reasons why you might find yourself redirected to websites like sparefastads.top. One possibility is that your computer is infected with adware. The other – you might be browsing high-risk, ad-heavy websites without an adblocker program. Sites known for adult or pirated content tend to spam users with ads, and clicking on anything on them can lead to redirects to questionable sites. Fortunately, these ads and redirects can be blocked with any decent adblocker program.

Random redirects could also indicate an adware infection, especially if they happen frequently while browsing safe sites. Adware usually comes bundled with popular free programs as an extra offer and can silently install alongside them. While these added offers are optional, they are hidden in Advanced settings that users rarely use, making software bundling a rather controversial method of installation. Anti-virus programs tend to detect programs that use this method as potential threats.

You can avoid adware infections by correctly installing free programs. Choose Advanced (Custom) settings instead of Default when prompted during installation. Default settings authorize all additional offers to install automatically without your consent, whereas the Advanced settings will display all offers and allow you to uncheck any you don’t want.

It’s recommended to deselect all offers, no matter how useful they may appear, to avoid cluttering your computer with junk programs that can create problems and be difficult to remove later.

How to stop sparefastads.top notifications

We suggest using WiperSoft anti-virus program to scan your computer for potential adware infections. This could be the reason you’re being redirected to sites like sparefastads.top. Adware can be difficult to identify and remove manually, so using an anti-virus program is easiest.

If you’ve allowed sparefastads.top to show you notifications, you can easily revoke this permission through your browser settings. The sooner you do this, the better. If you need instructions on how to proceed, use the instructions below.

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