How Can I Uninstall BestZiper From My Windows Machine

Why should you protect your PC from BestZiper?

 

Since there are number of different applications over the Internet, it is not surprising that web surfers often mistakenly install BestZiper along with other legitimate data compression softwares. These type of applications may offer the same services and usually seem really similar, however they are not. For example, WinZip is a reputable software that you can use for compressing and archiving your data, whereas the reliability of BestZiper is rather questionable. In this post, the RMV security experts will highlight some downside of this application, provide some tips on how to avoid the infiltration of this program and discuss about its complete removal procedure.

BestZiper

Technical Description on BestZiper

To begin with, it is worth mentioning that BestZiper is an adware program which comes bundled with some freeware and legit softwares. At first glance, it appears as a legitimate and powerful file compressing tool. Unfortunately, the infected system users often report that it automatically installed on their machine without asking their approval. Furthermore, as time goes by, you may notice that your installed Internet browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and IE started producing tons of advertisements in the form of pop-up, banner, in-text, pop-under and full page adverts.

Besides, it is very crucial stay away from the advertisements displayed by BestZiper, because those ads may link you to questionable third party websites where your computer may get infected with other sorts of nasty viruses. These adverts will launch http://bigpicturepop.com/redirect/[id] url, which then reroute you to another web pages that displays ads for adult domains, surveys and other online scam sites. Additionally, it may use your computer's resources, slow down the machine and even monitor your online conducts to capture data from your web browsing activities. Therefore, if you have installed this adware unintentionally, then bear all the above mentioned facts and delete BestZiper from your computer as soon as possible.

Is Your System Really Safe From Cyber Threats?

If you are looking for the way in order to get rid of this unwanted application, then you are in the right place. However, before talking about its removal procedure, you want to find out how this threat entered your machine. The security researchers from RMV have performed a small investigation on BestZiper program and found out that it may promoted with the help of dubious online websites. To be more precise, the name of this adware signals that it works as a file compressor and then users for installing it onto their machine without suspecting anything. Besides, you should pay close attention and select Advanced or Custom settings while installing any program.

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Learn To Remove BestZiper Using Manual Methods

Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete BestZiper Related Files And Folders

1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.

Folder search option Win 10 or 8

2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.

Folder search options Win vista or 7

3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.

Folder and Search options step 3

4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.

Temp-Application-Data-Folder-Contents

  • %AppData%\[adware_name]
  • %Temp%\[adware_name]
  • %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
  • %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
  • %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]

Phase 2 : Get Rid of BestZiper Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers

From Chrome :

1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.

chrome tools extensions

2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.

chrome extensions trash

From Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.

IE manage add-ins

2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.

IE toolbar and extensions

From Mozilla Firefox :

1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.

mozilla add-ons

2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to BestZiper related extensions to remove them.

mozilla extensions

From Opera :

1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.

Opera Extension 1

2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.

Opera Extension 2

From Safari :

1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.

safari settings - preferences

2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.

Safari Extension tab

From Microsoft Edge :

Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.

Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –

1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.

Microsoft Edge View advanced settings

2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.

Ms Edge Homepage 2

Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –

1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.

Microsoft Edge View advanced settings

2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.

Ms Edge Search Engine 2

Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from BestZiper On Different Web Browsers

1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.

Chrome Block pop-ups

2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.

Mozilla Block Pop-ups in Content tab

3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.

Pop-up Blocker Internet Explorer

4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.

Ms Edge Block Pop-ups

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