BANGTONY CHROME – Needful Information
BANGTONY CHROME (also known as Win32:PUP-gen) is classified as an adware and a potentially unwanted programsas well. Generally, it is installed onto your Windows system without your knowledge and takes control over your web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer and others. During analysis we got to know that the adware uses obtrusive, misleading and deceptive advertising methods to generate affiliate marketing revenue. At first, it may claim to enhance your Internet experience but when you get in the trap, the adware tries to take advantages of your casualties in order to collect revenue for the people behind its development and release.
We have to make clear that there are few people who find such adware application useful for receiving latest updates regarding online shopping, news, TV shows, online sports and so on. Though, it could be useful for some computer users but most of the users don't like to be interfered with intrusive online ads and notifications. We have to remind you that using such applications is not beneficial. Moreover, BANGTONY CHROME poses direct threat to your privacy. Apparently, it has unique ability to monitor your online activities and collect valuable data without your knowledge. Later on, these data of yours will be used for online marketing purposes and survey without seeking for your permission.
Distribution of BANGTONY CHROME
- BANGTONY CHROME is generally distributed bundled up with free applications and games as “Offer” or “Recommended” application. When you agree to install it or forget to deselect the checked box then it just performs stealthy installation and infects your computer.
- Evidently, we have seen the adware being recommended to install by customized downloaders that you need to download before proceeding download from free download provider websites.
- In some cases, BANGTONY CHROME is also distributed through Peer to peer networks and Torrent sites, also through infected USB drives and so on.
Dealing with BANGTONY CHROME
To avoid the adware installation, you always have to choose Custom/Advanced option before proceeding install of any free applications or games (For instance Adobe flash player, Java, PDF converter and Movie maker etc). If you you do so, your computer will be safe from the adware attacks. At of this time, we highly recommend you to delete BANGTONY CHROME using following guide:
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Learn To Remove BANGTONY CHROME Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete BANGTONY CHROME Related Files And Folders
1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.
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.
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.
4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.
- %AppData%\[adware_name]
- %Temp%\[adware_name]
- %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
- %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
- %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]
Phase 2 : Get Rid of BANGTONY CHROME Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers
From Chrome :
1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.
2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.
From Internet Explorer :
1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.
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.
From Mozilla Firefox :
1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.
2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to BANGTONY CHROME related extensions to remove them.
From Opera :
1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.
2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.
From Safari :
1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.
2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.
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.
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.
Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –
1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.
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.
Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from BANGTONY CHROME 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.
2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.
3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.
4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.
Still having troubles in removing BANGTONY CHROME from your compromised PC ? Then you don’t need to worry. You can feel free to ask questions to us about malware related issues.
