What is Afternoon.rocks?
Afternoon.rocks is a potentially unwanted program, namely, adware that comes to the computer without the user’s consent. As a rule, this is a browser extension that makes irreversible changes to the browser settings. After penetration, the browser constantly redirects to third-party sites that contain a huge amount of advertising content. It can also display advertising banners, coupons, pop-ups and more. Be that as it may, you should note that such malicious software is collected, analyzes detailed information about the user, and then transferred to third parties for an unknown purpose. Ultimately, you need to remove Afternoon.rocks right now so as not to expose your computer to danger. Below you can find recommendations to remove it.
How Afternoon.rocks gets on your PC?
In most cases, potentially unwanted programs, adware and malware come as an attachment to the installation package; Afternoon.rocks comes without the user’s consent, complete with free programs from the Internet. If you want to prevent the penetration of such threats, then you need to closely monitor the installation process, and also pay attention to the list of components and elements of the installation package. If you think that a component carries a threat, then do not install it. You can also use special programs that can protect your system. If Afternoon.rocks has already penetrated your computer, then use our recommendations to get rid of it right now.
Recommended Anti-malware tools:
The easiest and most modern way of removing pop-ups, trojans, ransomware or other viruses is to use automatic removal tools. See our Anti-malware tools below for further instructions.
Try SpyHunter
SpyHunter is a powerful tool that is able to keep your Windows clean. It would automatically search out and delete all elements related to malware. It is not only the easiest way to eliminate malware but also the safest and most assuring one. The full version of SpyHunter costs $42 (you get 6 months of subscription). By clicking the button, you agree to EULA and Privacy Policy. Downloading will start automatically.
Also, you can try to remove Afternoon.rocks manually. For uninstalling Afternoon.rocks remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and registry keys.
Step 1: Remove Afternoon.rocks from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Afternoon.rocks.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find Afternoon.rocks and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find Afternoon.rocks, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate Afternoon.rocks and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- Click on Uninstall to confirm.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
After that remove Afternoon.rocks from your browser.
Step 2: Remove Afternoon.rocks from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find Afternoon.rocks.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose Afternoon.rocks.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Microsoft Edge:
- Press Settings and more button
- Choose and Click on Extensions
- Find Afternoon.rocks extension and click settings
- Press Uninstall button
- Start Edge again
Learn more about removing extensions from Edge.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable Afternoon.rocks.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Step 3: Remove Afternoon.rocks from Android:
Alternative solution for Android phone/tablet:
Google Chrome:
- open the Chrome app.
- To the right of the address bar, tap More.
- Choose and open Settings
- Tap Site settings and then find Afternoon.rocks Pop-ups.
- Turn of Afternoon.rocks Pop-ups from Allowed to Block.
Written by Rami Duafi