CrushArcade

CrushArcade is an Internet browser extension that is required if you want to play premium games at crusharcade.com. However, it is best that you remove this potentially unwanted program because in order to get access to this library of action, puzzle, platformer, and other games you will have to put up with third-party advertising content. The problem lies not only in the fact these advertisements always prove to be a nuisance, but also that CrushArcade does not take the responsibility for the content it endorses. You should not hesitate to delete this potentially unwanted program because you might never know where you will be redirected if you click on one of the advertisements.

CrushArcade manifests on your computer as a browser extension for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. This program is similar to ArcadeGiant, Arcadeparlor, and other toolbars that have equivalent gaming sites. In all these cases computer users are required to download an additional program in order to get access to the premium games section. This is a common tactic to encourage gaming-friendly users to install toolbars so that third-party content is promoted on their computers. CrushArcade is really unnecessary, and you should not hesitate to remove it because playing games this way might not be as safe as it might look.

CrushArcade does not exert control over the content it displays; i.e., the advertisements depend solely on the third-parties. This potentially unwanted program might be easily exploited by malicious entities who would take advantage of vulnerabilities in your security, and thus engage in various illegal activities. So in order to protect yourself from being taken to malware sites by accidentally clicking on the promoted commercial content, you must remove this potentially unwanted program. There are so many reliable ways to satisfy your gaming needs, so you really do not need to rely on suspicious programs such as CrushArcade.

You can download CrushArcade from the official site mentioned above. It is also known to reach target computers alongside malicious software. The very nature of this distribution suggests that you cannot trust this program, so it would be best to remove it immediately. Be especially careful with so-called software bundles, or packages, because that is usually how less experienced computer users accidentally deploy malware on their computers. You should check to see if there are any additional suspicious applications with CrushArcade, and, if there are, delete them all.

Regarding the removal, the best way to delete this potentially unwanted program is to use trusted and tested security software. Automatic removal is unrivaled when it comes to terminating malicious content on your system; thus, do not waste your time trying to locate CrushArcade manually, but instead invest in a tool that would do this for you automatically. If, nevertheless, you still think you are ready to remove CrushArcade by yourself, follow the instructions below.

Remove CrushArcade

From Windows 8 & 8.1:

1. Press the Windows key + R and type “control” in the box.
2. Press Enter.
3. Open Programs and Features.
4. Select CrushArcade and click Change/Uninstall.

From Windows Vista & 7:

1. Press the Windows key.
2. In the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
3. Open Programs and Features.
4. Click CrushArcade and click Change/Uninstall.

From Windows XP:

1. Press the Windows key.
2. In the Start menu, go to Control Panel.
3. Open Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select CrushArcade in the program list and click Uninstall.

How to remove CrushArcade from your Internet browser

From Internet Explorer:

1. Press Alt + T to open the menu and go to Internet options.
2. Choose the Advanced tab and click Reset below.
3. Tick “Delete personal settings” and click Reset.
4. Restart Internet Explorer.

From Mozilla Firefox:

1. Press Alt + H to open the menu and go to Troubleshooting Information.
2. Click Refresh Firefox twice to restore your Internet browser.
3. Restart Mozilla Firefox.