How to remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message

What is Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message

Although Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message by far aids users in downloading Instagram content, there are some drawbacks that might scare you off. Once this extension gets installed in your browser, some interface changes come into play. The app supposedly integrates optional buttons that help you download photos and videos once you are on the Instagram page. Also, the reason why it is considered as a Potentially Unwanted Program relates to the capabilities of adware. It can display unwanted ads/banners that lead to third-party resources. This is not legitimate since users are not allowed to choose this option. Some of them reported being forcefully-dropped over to http://r.srvtrck.com/xxxxxxx, which appears to be a dangerous domain. Overall, having such add-ons installed will help you fulfill the initial purpose, but not without side effects. This is why we recommend you to remove the application in favor of personal safety. To do this, simply navigate to our tutorial below.

How Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message infected your computer

Usually, users search for apps with such capabilities and install them from the official Chrome store on their own. The same applies to Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message. Unfortunately, Chrome is not that successful at maintaining the list of safe software, as there are lots of suspicious apps coming past their eyes. It is also crucial to draw your attention to a method called “bundling”. It implies downloading cracked or pirated software in form of repacks. As a rule, such repacks are bundled with additional offers marked as “useful” tools. People either agree or overlook such offers when going through the setup. They skip through “Advanced” or “Custom” sections and end up being infected with unwanted pieces. Thus, be very careful and try to avoid interaction with pirated software. In order to establish protection from such applications in the future, you can follow our guidelines below.

1. Download Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Control Panel and Applications
3. Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message extensions from browsers
4. Reset browser search and homepage settings
5. Block Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message search redirects
6. How to protect from threats like Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message

Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message manually for free

Here is the manual step-by-step tutorial for full Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of the Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Control Panel or Applications

To start removing Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message you should uninstall it using Control Panel. It can be present by different names – “Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message”. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Mac.

Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message might have an Uninstaller.
3. Otherwise, drag Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message or other recently installed suspicious program.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message or other recently installed suspicious program and click Uninstall.

Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message or other recently installed suspicious program, click Uninstall.

Remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message or other recently installed suspicious program in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message or other recently installed suspicious program in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Cannot uninstall Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message

In some cases, Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message won’t uninstall and gives you a message that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing the Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message folder and files. This happens because the process or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message or other recently installed suspicious program

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

and for Mac:

If you can’t uninstall Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove malicious add-ons from your browsers

Uninstalling Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Control Panel often does not bring the desired effect. It sometimes has browser extension and it may still be active in Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message related extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove them.
5. Also remove other suspicious extensions from the list.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.
5. Remove all suspicious extensions from the list.

Internet Explorer (9, 10, 11):

Note: There is no feature to remove browser extensions from browser in latest version of Internet Explorer. To remove Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message from Internet Explorer, please, perform instructions for uninstalling program from Control Panel. To disable Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message, please, do the following:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on gear/asterisk icon in the top-right corner.
3. In opened menu Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable or Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message extension.
6. Also disable other suspicious extensions from the list.

Opera Browser:

Generally, Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message does not install in Opera browser however you can always double check. Do the following:

1. Start Opera browser.
2. Go to Tools > Extensions > Manage Extensions.
3. Find Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message extension.
4. Click Uninstall button.
5. Also remove other suspicious extensions from the list.

How to block ads and pop-ups from Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message

Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message push notifications, in most cases, are caused by a program installed on your PC or add-on installed in browsers. However, sometimes it can appear on a clean computer when visiting a malicious website, using an advertising script. Also, apps that generate “Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message” ads and banners are themselves installed from pop-ups. To protect your PC and browsers from phishing websites, pop-up ads, banners, malicious scripts it is recommended to use AdGuard. Download free trial here:

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Final tips

Be careful surfing the internet and downloading software, as programs, like Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message, may become a real headache as they are hard to remove and break your privacy. To keep safe from such threats we recommend you always use antivirus and one of the anti-malware programs available on the market. One of the best anti-spyware and anti-malware programs is SpyHunter 5. It can protect your PC from threats, like Downloader for Instagram + Direct Message.