QuickMapsAndDirections

QuickMapsAndDirections extension’s description encourages users never to get lost again as the application is promised to provide quick access to maps and driving directions. However, some users might get disappointed after learning the plugin only presents links to Google Maps and other popular services alike. Meaning, you could reach the mentioned services just the same by bookmarking them yourself in which case the extension would be no longer needed. Of course, before making your final decision, you should read the rest of the article and learn more about this plugin. If you decide you want to get rid of QuickMapsAndDirections, we recommend checking the instructions available below too. Unless you are not interested in removing the application manually, in which case, we advise employing a reliable antimalware tool of your preferences.

To start with, we should mention that QuickMapsAndDirections falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs also known as PUPs. Usually, extensions and various other software fall under such classification because of its unwanted qualities. For example, this plugin can change the user’s homepage and new tab page. Also, it might place a toolbar right below the browser’s search bar that might look like a part of the browser. As we mentioned in the beginning, homepage/new tab page changes and an additional toolbar might be not something one would expect from a program offering quick access to maps and driving directions. Instead of the PUP’s toolbar, you could use your browser’s bookmarks bar. All that you need to do to be able to access Google Maps or other favorite services fast is to bookmark links to their websites.

What’s more, after being added to Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, the browsers QuickMapsAndDirections is compatible with, it might change user’s homepage and new tab page with a particular search engine. According to the PUP’s Privacy Policy document, the extension might gather various information about the user’s browsing habits and his device, such as geographical location, browser’s type, IP address, search activity, and so on. Also, it is said that such information could be shared with third parties and used to show advertisements and place sponsored links in the search results. It means while using the plugin you could see various annoying advertising content. Moreover, it is possible some of this material might be potentially dangerous. That is because the software’s Privacy Policy says QuickMapsAndDirections developers take no responsibility for third-party content.

Naturally, if you do not want to risk coming across potentially dangerous ads or if you installed QuickMapsAndDirections by mistake, you could remove it from your browser. As you see, our researchers believe the application could be spread not only through its official site titled quickmapsanddirections.com or Chrome Web Store page, but also via bundled software installers. Installation files offer on various file-sharing websites can often have additional/bundled suggestions that are easy to overlook if the user does not read what is written on the setup wizard and agrees with all terms without reviewing them. As a result, the user might accept installing more tools than he wanted to without realizing it.

There is one other thing we recommend doing to avoid PUPs like QuickMapsAndDirections or other questionable tools, such as browser hijackers and adware. Every time you select a new program, you should research it first. It means you should find out what cybersecurity experts have to say about, what users think about it, and whether a reliable developer created it or not. If any of the details you learn raise suspicion, it might be best to look for another application.

Lastly, users who choose to erase QuickMapsAndDirections can follow our instructions located below this paragraph. They will explain how to uninstall the PUP via Control Panel for Internet Explorer users and how to remove it from the browser’s extensions menu for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome users. Obviously, if the process seems confusing or you prefer using automatic features, you could get a reliable antimalware tool instead and let it eliminate the unwanted extension for you.

Remove QuickMapsAndDirections

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+A.
3. Go to Extensions.
4. Find QuickMapsAndDirections.
5. Select it and click Remove.
6. Restart the browser.

Google Chrome

1. Launch the browser.
2. Press ALT+F.
3. Pick More tools and click on Extensions.
4. Find the PUP.
5. Click the Remove button near it.
6. Select Remove.
7. Close the browser.

Remove QuickMapsAndDirections from Internet Explorer

Windows 8 & Windows 10

1. Press Win+R and type Control Panel.
2. Click OK to access the tool.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Click the PUP and press Uninstall.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Press Uninstall a program.
4. Mark the unwanted plugin and click Uninstall.

Windows XP

1. Go to Start.
2. Access Control Panel.
3. Open Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select the extension and choose Uninstall.