Remove BigGameCountdown Toolbar

Can’t Remove BigGameCountdown? This page includes detailed BigGameCountdown Removal instructions!

Today’s article is focused on the nth creation of Mindspark Interactive Network. If you have experience with the programs created by this company, you know just how bad things are. BigGameCountdown has been classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) which is a relatively easy to remove type of malware. However, you should never underestimate the malicious potential that a virus has. BigGameCountdown starts lying to you and deceiving you the very moment it gets installed. On theory, this application allows you to watch basketball matches online. On practice, though, the parasite is simply trying to trick you into downloading it. As soon as the infection gets installed, your once reliable browsers all get modified. The PUP starts making completely unauthorized changes in their settings. That’s how the BigGameCountdown toolbar was brought to your browsers. Hackers neither needed to seek your permission nor wanted to. Hence, your overall browsing experience is no longer up to you. It is up to the infection’s greedy developers who won’t think twice before exposing you to malware. Keep in mind the BigGameCountdown toolbar was added by a virus. It is certainly not attempting to enhance your online activity, let alone allow you to watch basketball. BigGameCountdown actually injects your browsers with sponsored, tailored web links. These pop-ups are very specific because hackers boost web traffic. Eventually, they gain revenue through the pay-per-click mechanism. Needless to say that clicking the sponsored ads generated by the PUP would be a mistake. You may either install more viruses or purchase some non-existing product and waste money. Which option do you prefer? If the answer to that question is “none” (which it should be), avoid the ads. Make sure you stay away from all commercials BigGameCountdown displays. These devious pop-ups could be leading you to all sorts of dangerous pages. To make the mess greater, BigGameCountdown also redirects you every single time you attempt to surf the Internet. The parasite also slows your PC speed to a crawl and causes your browsers to freeze/crash. Get rid of this worthless infection before it causes some serious harm.

How did I get infected with BigGameCountdown?

This program doesn’t deviate from the classic infiltration rules. Therefore, the most likely scenario is that BigGameCountdown was bundled with other programs. Next time you download such software, take your time to check the bundle. It would be much faster and less problematic to prevent installation than to tackle malware afterwards. Do the right thing concerning your safety and privacy. Avoid installing illegitimate bundles as those often include at least one “bonus” parasite. Opt for the Custom option in the Setup Wizard. In addition, reading the Terms and Conditions is always a good idea. So is checking out the EULA (End User License Agreement). If you spot some nasty infection that is trying to sneak onto your PC, deselect it. That would allow you to prevent malware infiltration and will save you the trouble. We’d also recommend that you avoid opening spam messages or emails. This is a preferred virus distribution tactic which is very effective. Another favorite method involves fake torrents or bogus program updates. Do not overlook any potential cyber pest and always think in advance. At the end of the day, protecting your machine is your responsibility and yours only.

Why is BigGameCountdown dangerous?

The PUP takes over your online experience. Its malicious toolbar brings along an endless parade of pop-ups, pop-unders, banners and interstitials. Surfing the Internet becomes an almost impossible task because the ads are everywhere. They cover your PC screen on a daily basis and force you to waste your time avoiding them. Bear in mind that clicking ANY of these misleading advertisements could worsen your situation. To prevent that, ignore BigGameCountdown’s commercials. The infection might install some additional browser toolbars. Thus, it is more than capable of causing damage. All your once trusty browsers are now modified so you can’t use them anymore. If you do, you’ll get redirected and you’ll be bombarded with sponsored ads. Some of the BigGameCountdown commercials are corrupted and immensely harmful. Others may turn out to be safe. However, you can’t tell which is which until you click the pop-up open. BigGameCountdown also spies on your browsing history and might steal other sensitive details. To delete this nuisance manually, please follow our detailed removal guide. You will find it down below.

How Can I Remove BigGameCountdown?

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

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of BigGameCountdown.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[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: BigGameCountdown

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the BigGameCountdown 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.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete BigGameCountdown folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!