Adware BubbleHit Removal Guide

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Despite having a name that’s more appropriate for a chewing gum than for a virus, BubbleHit is malicious. This program promises you “hours and hours of fun”. Of course, what it delivers, are hours and hours of annoyance. Classified as adware as well as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), BubbleHit is way more problematic than it appears to be at first sight. You’ve managed to install a tricky, secretive parasite that starts wreaking havoc as soon as it lands on board. Did you need a reason to delete this program? BubbleHit gives you plenty. For starters, the parasite injects all your browsers with sponsored commercials. There are numerous problems with these advertisements. The fact that they’re sponsored, for example, speaks for itself. BubbleHit comes for free so its developers need to use another monetizing technique in order to gain profit online. Now, that’s where the ads come in handy. Hackers aim for generating web traffic which is why their program generates these specific pop-ups. And by pop-ups we mean a never-ending pile of discounts, coupons, product deals, product offers, best prices, price comparisons, etc. on every single website you visit. Obviously, you can no longer surf the Web or even use the machine in general now that your browsers are compromised. Get prepared to be seeing commercials on a daily basis. Apart from being worthless, extremely irritating and very stubborn, these pop-ups are unreliable. As mentioned, they are now on your PC screen to help crooks gain dubious profit online. Not to be beneficial for you. That includes all pop-ups, pop-unders, banners and other equally useless commercials displayed by the parasite. Clicking any of those might lead you to practically any website. Does that seem like a risk worth taking to you? It isn’t. The virus also monitors your browsing-related activities thus jeopardizing your privacy. All of your passwords, usernames, email addresses, IP addresses and even search queries and browsing history get sent straight into the hands of cyber criminals. What may happen to your private information once hackers steal it, is a mystery. However, you could be absolutely certain crooks will find a way to make profit out of your personal data. They usually sell this information to questionable third parties with questionable intentions. Now, financial frauds and, the worst case scenario, identity theft, are not threats to be taken lightly. The sooner you delete this troublesome program, the better.

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How did I get infected with?

You didn’t install BubbleHit yourself, right? That is because adware doesn’t require your active cooperation; it needs your distraction. Many adware-type viruses travel the Web bundled with safe programs. Unless you check out the entire bundle thoroughly (which not many people do), you’ll end up installing the bonus infections without even knowing it. Don’t make that mistake. Opt for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard instead. You will be able to remain in control of the installation process and, ultimately, to protect your machine from malware. Don’t rush the installation because you might skip an opportunity to deselect a potential intruder on time. It is also strongly recommended to check out the EULA (End User License Agreement) in advance so you’re aware what you install. Last but not least, stay away from questionable-looking executables, third-party commercials, unverified freeware/shareware bundles, torrent websites, spam messages from unknown senders, spam email-attachments, etc. The Web is infested with parasites so do the right thing concerning your safety. Be cautious online and make sure you pay attention to all programs that enters your device.

Why are these ads dangerous?

To begin with, BubbleHit is a PC infection. It’s dangerous by default. Unless you’re willing to witness the entire malicious potential BubbleHit has, you will proceed to remove it ASAP. There’s no logical reason whatsoever to hesitate. Immediately after installation, this program modifies your browser settings. Being compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, the virus practically takes over your whole Internet experience. All three of the most popular browsers out there are now injected with commercials which means they are unreliable. As we mentioned already, BubbleHit makes these unauthorized browser modifications completely behind your back. You will be constantly redirected towards unknown, unsafe websites and you will be bombarded with unreliable commercials. It is key for your further security to avoid anything brought to you by this nuisance. Chances are, all web links currently on your PC screen are potentially harmful. It goes without saying that your PC speed will be significantly slowed down as well. To top it all, your browsers might start crashing and freezing. To delete this pest manually, please follow the comprehensive removal guide you will find down below.

How Can I Remove BubbleHit Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the BubbleHit 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.

STEP 1: Uninstall BubbleHit from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete BubbleHit from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove BubbleHit from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall BubbleHit from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

run command

Type “Appwiz.cpl

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Locate the BubbleHit program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove BubbleHit from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

  • In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
  • Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
  • If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
  • Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

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  • If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
  • go to settings – Add person

  • choose a preferred name.

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  • then go back and remove person 1
  • Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
  • Disable and remove any unknown add on
  • Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

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  • Then Troubleshoot information
  • Click on Reset Firefox

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Remove from Internet Explorer

  • Open IE
  • On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
  • Go to Toolbars and Extensions
  • Disable any suspicious extension.
  • If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
  • On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
  • Click on Internet options

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  • Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

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  • Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

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  • Close IE

Permanently Remove BubbleHit Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.

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