The Bright Tag “Virus” Removal

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The Bright Tag app is classified as adware. It is not a full-fledged virus, but a malicious app that has managed to get on your computer. This furtive utility brings only troubles. It is programmed to generate web traffic to some specific websites, to display adverts and to monitor its users’ online activities. Yes, that is right. The Bright Tag spies on you. In order to display appealing commercials, it needs to know what you like. And what better way to find that information than to just spy on you. The Bright Tag adware knows your favorite websites, what search inquiries you make and your pre-infection browsing history. Unfortunately, it also knows your email addresses, user names, passwords etc. This information won’t be used for marketing purposes only. The furtive app will sell every bit of data to third parties. If you don’t remove the Bright Tag promptly, it may discover sensitive information about you. Luckily, you can remove the app relatively easy. All you need to do is to follow our guide or to download a trustworthy automated solution. You have options. Don’t neglect the Bright Tag adware. The longer it remains active on board, the more dangerous it becomes.

How did I get infected with?

The Bright Tag adware appeared out of the blue. This sneaky program penetrated your computer’s security and is now wreaking havoc. What if we tell you that you could have prevented this infection? It is true, it is your fault that your PC is infected. The Bright Tag adware is a computer app. To get installed, it needs the user’s approval and assistance. And you provided these. We are not trying to be mean. We are trying to open your eyes. The Internet is bursting with dangerous parasites. They rely on your negligence and carelessness. Be vigilant instead. Whenever you are installing a program, opt for an advanced/custom installation wizard. It can be a button or tab. Don’t be afraid to use it. Developers often attach additional programs to the installation files of many free programs. Only under the advanced option can you see these extras. Take your time to understand what you are giving your permission to. Install only the tools you trust. Keep in mind that these extras, more often than not, are malicious. Don’t skip the terms and conditions. Only by reading them can you spot breaches. If you suspect that something is wrong, abort the installation. If you use the standard/fast installation option, on the other hand, these extras will be installed automatically. We recommend against using the standard installation option. It is never a good idea to give up your control. This time you were lucky. The Bright Tag adware can be removed completely. Yet, dangerous viruses also use this technique to travel the web. Always keep your guard up!

Why is this dangerous?

The Bright Tag utility can never be beneficial to you. On the contrary, it is causing troubles. This pest is an open door in your security wall. Viruses can use it to enter your computer. Let’s take the adverts it displays so freely as an example. The adware has no filtering mechanism. Anyone can use it to promote. Hackers included. They often use adware applications to spread malicious content. One click is all it takes for a virus to be downloaded. There is no way to tell which adverts are corrupted and which are not. You cannot avoid the ads either. The adware is designed to open messages right under the cursor of your mouse. It will also redirect you to infected websites. Or, to pages part of scams. As we said, the adware doesn’t check what is being promoted or who the advertiser is. There is nothing safe while this parasite runs on your PC. This tool can also hide all its competitors’ content. You will see only the offers you are allowed to see. Eventually, you will lose track of the current prices on the market and become an easy target. Don’t allow this app to control the way you use your computer. Take action now! Clean your PC for good!

How to Remove The Bright Tag virus

The The Bright Tag infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the The Bright Tag infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

WARNING! Stopping the wrong file or deleting the wrong registry key may damage your system irreversibly.
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STEP 1: Track down The Bright Tag in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate The Bright Tag startup location

STEP 3: Delete The Bright Tag traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down The Bright Tag in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate The Bright Tag startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean The Bright Tag virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

STEP 3 : Clean The Bright Tag traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the The Bright Tag by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

Step 4: Undo the damage done by The Bright Tag

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for The Bright Tag, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

You must clean all your browser shortcuts as well. To do that you need to

• Right click on the shortcut of your favorite browser and then select properties.

• in the target field remove The Bright Tag argument and then apply the changes.
• Repeat that with the shortcuts of your other browsers.
• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove The Bright Tag Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your system and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.