What is TopArcadeHits?

TopArcadeHits is a browser extension that comes bundled with other free downloads without user consent. TopArcadeHits can significantly interfere with the user while browsing, as TopArcadeHits displays a huge amount of banners and coupons that apply to partner sites, for example, eBay, Amazon, and AliExpress and so on. Thus, TopArcadeHits as if it helps the user to find the cheapest deals and make the best purchase. In fact, not almost all of these offers are real. Developers just want to make money and to get you to commit senseless purchase. In addition, TopArcadeHits may result in another potentially unwanted software without user consent. Therefore, if you notice that your computer has TopArcadeHits, then you should remove it right away.

How TopArcadeHits gets on your PC?

Programs, that are among the potentially unwanted programs come bundled with free software. Typically, such programs penetrate the PC without the user’s consent. Because of this, many users do not realize that a computer is infected with malware and the PC is at great risk. However, it is worth noting that the main reason for such penetrations – carelessness user. People do not read the terms and conditions during the installation of free software. It was there that may contain consent to install PUP. Also, during the installation, ensure that the installer did not offer you a third-party software. To prevent such problems, you should always follow the installation process, read the terms and conditions, do not agree to install additional software, and select Advanced type of installation. If TopArcadeHits has already penetrated into your computer, you can use the instructions below.

How to remove TopArcadeHits from your computer?

To uninstall TopArcadeHits remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have TopArcadeHits in their database. You can try to use them for removing TopArcadeHits.

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You can try both of these products to remove TopArcadeHits

Or uninstall TopArcadeHits manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find TopArcadeHits.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find TopArcadeHits and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find TopArcadeHits, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

After that remove TopArcadeHits from your browser.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find TopArcadeHits.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose TopArcadeHits.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable TopArcadeHits.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Remove following registry entries:

Key: HKLMSOFTWAREClassesCLSID{23407AE2-A2F7-4498-A031-1DDF42A357CA}
Key: HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{23407AE2-A2F7-4498-A031-1DDF42A357CA}
Key: HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallTopArcadeHits
Key: HKLMSOFTWAREGOOGLECHROMEEXTENSIONSdlhlaihiagbcbohpgnegnmpgpbedgalf

Then remove following files:

topah.crx
topah.dll
topah.ico
topah.xpi
uninst.exe
Play TopArcadeHits.lnk
Uninstall TopArcadeHits.lnk
Play TopArcadeHits.lnk
Uninstall TopArcadeHits.lnk

And following folders

C:Program FilesTopArcadeHits
C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsTopArcadeHits
C:UsersAll UsersMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsTopArcadeHits

Written by Rami Douafi