Remove Baggie Setup Malware

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Baggie Setup is an ad-generating parasite. Security researchers categorize it as adware. It is an intruder that makes a mess out of your web browser. The adware follows instructions to corrupt your browser and to turn it into an ad-displaying platform. Chrome, Opera, Edge, Firefox – there is no immune program. The adware corrupts them and takes over your user experience. This menace uses every opportunity to interrupt you with ads. It opens pop-ups, plays video commercials, and turns random text into hyperlinks. And it doesn’t stop here. You will notice banners “Powered by Baggie Setup” even on web pages that are advertised as ad-free. The adware is also behind the annoying notifications that urge you to “Approve” or “Accept” questionable browser modifications. Click nothing! These pop-ups are displayed by a parasite. You can’t expect Baggie Setup to be safe, much less trustworthy. Its ads often promote spam websites and parasites. The ads are unreliable! They arise unwarranted expectations at best. At worst, they lure people into online traps. Do yourself a huge favor – remove the sneaky intruder before it gets a chance to cause you harm. Find where Baggie Setup hides and delete it upon detection.

How did I get infected with?

Baggie Setup is not a virus. It can’t “hack” your computer. This parasite is a simple app. It follows standard installation procedures. The adware needs you, the user, to approve its installation. It, however, does not need straightforwardness. Baggie Setup seeks your consent in the sneakiest, most deceitful way possible. It hides in software bundles, fake updates, and corrupted links. The adware lurks in the shadows and preys on your naivety. Its tricks succeed when you throw caution to the wind. Do not make that mistake! No anti-virus app can protect you if you give into naivety. Only your vigilance can keep your PC free of infections. Even a little extra attention can spare you an avalanche of problems. So, don’t be lazy. Always take the time to do your due diligence! Don’t visit questionable websites. Download software and updates from reliable, preferably official, sources only. And don’t rush through the installation processes. Most of the apps we download off the web come bundled with bonus software. If you don’t pay attention to the red flags, you are very likely to install malicious extras. Don’t rely on luck! Choose caution over carelessness. If available, use the advanced/custom setup option. Deselect the unwanted extras and go through the terms and conditions. If you can’t read the whole document, scan it with an online EULA analyzer. Don’t hesitate to abort the installation if you notice anything suspicious!

Why is this dangerous?

Baggie Setup sneaks into your computer and throws you into a whirlwind of “Ads by Baggie Setup.” Whether you watch a video or browse your favorite website, the adware is always there to annoy you. Its countless ads interrupt your every online activity. They are annoying, meddling, and very irritating. They, however, are also your warning. If you take a close look at these “Powered by Baggie Setup” pop-ups, you’ll realize that you are in serious trouble. The ads are targeted at you! They are based on the websites you visit, the links you follow, the videos you watch. There are even ads based on your activities under the Incognito mode. That’s because you are under constant online surveillance! The adware studies your browsing habits and uses the collected data to turn you into an easy target. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Baggie Setup also sells the information to third parties. Do you feel comfortable knowing that the parasite sells your data to unknown individuals with questionable agendas? What if you run out of luck and some pieces of data, your search queries, for example, leak confidential details? Do not take unnecessary risks! Take immediate action against the adware. Remove this intruder ASAP!

How to Remove Baggie Setup virus

The Baggie Setup 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 Baggie Setup 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: Track down Baggie Setup in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Baggie Setup startup location

STEP 3: Delete Baggie Setup traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Baggie Setup 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 Baggie Setup 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 Baggie Setup 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 Baggie Setup traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Baggie Setup 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 Baggie Setup

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 Baggie Setup, 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 Baggie Setup 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 Baggie Setup 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.