Stop Pixel.adsafeprotected.com Redirect

Infected with Pixel.adsafeprotected.com? 

If you have Pixel.adsafeprotected.com on your computer, you may have the same experience like below:

"Do you want to open or save Skeleton.js from Pixel.adsafeprotected.com"
I'm getting this pop up on a variety of web pages, but although there are lots of questions about it (some from 2 or more years ago) I have not yet seen an answer.
So can anyone help? What is this file? Do I need to run it or is it a virus? at the moment I just keep clicking "close" and shut the browser (IE 11 on Win 8 desk top) but it is making browsing almost impossible.Thanks for any help.

Pixel.adsafeprotected.com is an adware program that promote unwanted or malicious application. It might come bundled with other adware programs or potentially unwanted programs. Once gets into the computer, Pixel.adsafeprotected.com will change browser settings then pops up as the homepage or new tab automatically. It may generate a lot of malicious advertisements on browsers. Pixel.adsafeprotected.com can implants fake ads and links into your search results and mislead you to malicious sites to download malware. You should not believe in the information on Pixel.adsafeprotected.com. Never to download unwanted and unfamiliar files from suspicious sites.

Pixel.adsafeprotected.com can keep track of your browser histories and crucial information. Your information may be sent to the third party for marketing purpose. Pixel.adsafeprotected.com may connect to the Internet to request data and download files. This adware will also track your browsing habits and steal your personal information. It is suggested to remove Pixel.adsafeprotected.com from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage. It is better to scan your computer with a powerful anti-spyware program like Spyhunter to check out the problem and remove viruses. There are some tips to prevent virus:

(1) Be cautious when clicking some links. which can point your browser to visit malicious web site or download threats.
(2) Don't download unknown "free" software from the Internet.
(3) Never opening unknown e-mail attachments
(4) Don’t get access to illegal online contents such as gambling or porn.

How to remove Pixel.adsafeprotected.com

Method 1: Manual removal

Step 1: Stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.

Step 2: Remove any infection related program from Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the related programs.


Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall related programs.


Windows 8

1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the related programs.

Step 3: Remove Pixel.adsafeprotected.com extension or add-ons from your browsers.

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Step 4: Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter

It is safe and easy to remove  Pixel.adsafeprotected.com by Spyhunter.

Step 1: Click the following button to download SpyHunter.

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Scan the computer and delete all threats.

Note: To keep  Pixel.adsafeprotected.com on the computer is not a wise choice. This infection can bring in many other potentially virus and damage. Install Spyhunter can help you remove  Pixel.adsafeprotected.com and also protect your computer.

（Gary）