Remove streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top notifications

streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top is a very generic website that misuses a legitimate browser feature to spam users’ screens with ads. If you get redirected to it, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top wants to show notifications”. This is a legitimate feature and sites can request permission to show users notifications that appear on the desktop. Legitimate sites show useful and interesting content, while sites like streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top just spam potentially dangerous ads.

 

 

When you are redirected to streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top, the only thing you’ll see is an image and a message saying you need to click “Allow” to confirm you are not a robot. It’s referring to the browser alert saying “streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow,” the website will be permitted to show notifications to your desktop, and they will all be ads. Some of these ads could be harmful and might direct you to websites that contain malware or promote scams so you need to be very careful until you revoke the site’s permission.

While the “show notifications” feature is legitimate and can be useful for trusted websites, you should never allow questionable sites to show notifications. You can enable notifications for sites you visit often, which makes accessing their content more convenient. This permission can easily be revoked in your browser’s settings.

We strongly recommend scanning your computer with WiperSoft, as adware could be what’s triggering the random redirects. If adware is indeed the problem, using an anti-virus program is recommended as it would remove the infection for you. If you have granted the site permission to send push notifications, you can quickly revoke it through your browser settings. Detailed instructions for navigating your browser’s settings will be provided at the end of this report if you need assistance.

What triggers redirects to sites like streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top?

The most common cause of random redirects is the websites you visit. Unless you have an adblocker program installed, you will experience redirects on certain websites regardless of what you click on. Some websites bombard users with as many ads as possible in order to make revenue. This is particularly the case with sites that have pirated and/or pornographic content. Any decent adblocker program can prevent these redirects as well as block ads.

Frequent redirects could also indicate an adware infection. If that’s the case, you’ll find yourself being redirected often and notice an increase in regular ads as well. Adware isn’t a serious threat and is typically installed through a method known as software bundling. This method allows unwanted programs to be installed without the user’s explicit consent. Adware commonly gets bundled with popular free programs as additional offers. These offers are often missed as they are hidden in settings that users don’t usually check. This is why software bundling is seen as a controversial method. Many anti-virus programs flag programs that use bundling as potential threats.

To avoid these unwanted installations, it’s important to select the right installation settings. During installation, using Default settings is not recommended because it allows any attached offers to be installed automatically. Instead, choosing Advanced settings will make all additional offers visible and give you the option to uncheck any you don’t want—ideally, you’ll want to deselect all offers. Allowing any of these offers to be installed will clutter your computer with junk programs that can be tricky to remove later on. It’s much easier to uncheck a couple of boxes when installing programs.

How to stop streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top notifications?

It’s a good idea to check your computer for adware infections using an anti-virus program like WiperSoft. While adware can be easily removed with such software, manually removing it can be more complicated. If adware is triggering the redirects, they should cease once it’s removed. Additionally, it’s a good idea to install a reliable adblocker program and keep it enabled at all times.

If a website has deceived you into granting permission for notifications, you can revoke that permission through your browser settings. Instructions are available right below if you need assistance with this. If you prefer not to receive notification requests at all, you can disable them completely.

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