Remove BuyFast Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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BuyFast is a malicious and intrusive adware tool. This potentially unwanted program slithers its way in by means of slyness and subtlety and then proceeds to wreak havoc. Once it latches onto your computer, there’s nothing subtle about it. Shortly after infiltration it starts to flood you with pop-up ads every time you try to use your browser. The only way to end the bombardment is to get rid of the application altogether. If you choose not to, you’ll most certainly regret it as the vexatious ads are just the beginning of an entire stream of issues. For one, due to the pop-ups’ continuous appearance, you’ll start to experience frequent system crashes, and your computer’s performance will slow down to a crawl. Furthermore, as they’re so immensely unreliable, if you click on only one, just once, all you’ll have to show for it is more unwanted malware. But the problems continue. The application places your personal and financial information in grave jeopardy as it spies on you. It starts immediately after it sneaks in, and ends when it has determined that it has collected a sufficient amount of data from you. Then it sends it to strangers with agendas, who can use it as they see fit. The question is, are you going to allow that to happen? The choice is yours.

 

How did I get infected with?

BuyFast is bound to ask for your approval before it installs itself. But don’t think this helps you in any way because it doesn’t. That minor detail doesn’t slow the program down one bit, and you don’t even see it coming. That’s because the application is a master in the arts of deceit, and it’s extremely resourceful when it comes to tricking you into allowing it in. In fact, it not only gets you to permit its installation, but also keeps you oblivious to the fact that you did. The tool resorts to the old but gold methods of invasion. That includes hiding behind spam email attachments, corrupted links, or websites and hitching a ride with freeware. BuyFast can also pose as a false system or program update. For example, you might be convinced that you’re updating your Java or Adobe Flash Player, but you’ll be wrong. In actuality, you’ll be giving the green light to BuyFast. If you wish to avoid getting stuck with such a hazardous adware, be more careful and don’t rush! And, remember that naivety, haste, and distraction lead to repercussions of the unpleasant variety.

Why are these ads dangerous?

BuyFast throws so many pop-ups your way because it’s an ad-supported application. If it wishes to proceed with its operations, the tool is required to generate web traffic and pay-per-click revenue for the third parties behind it. If it fails to do so, it ceases to exist. Each ad it fools you into clicking on produces profits for these individuals and allow it to “live” another day. That’s why the program leaves nothing to chance. In order to increase its likelihood of success, BuyFast spends some time getting to know you before it commences the flood of pop-ups. It observes your browsing habits in the hopes of understanding what you like and dislike, what appeals to you. After the application determines what your preferences include, the waterfall of “appropriate” ads begins! So, don’t think the ads you see are random. Oh, no. They’re chosen specifically for you and you alone. The tool buries you in ads it feels will spark your interest and result in a click, i.e. cash. But unless you wish to end up unwillingly installing more malware, do NOT click on the pop-ups. Do your best to ignore them no matter how enticing they seem. Unfortunately, the tool does more than merely monitor your browsing activities. BuyFast keeps a thorough record of your every move, and when it decides it has collected enough information from you, sends it to the people that support it. Are you willing to hand your private life to malicious strangers? Don’t take such a colossal gamble! Do what’s best for you and your computer, and delete BuyFast as soon as you possibly can. You won’t regret it.

How Can I Remove BuyFast Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the BuyFast 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 BuyFast from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete BuyFast from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove BuyFast from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall BuyFast from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the BuyFast 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 BuyFast 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

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

• choose a preferred name.

• 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

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

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

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

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

• Close IE

Permanently Remove BuyFast 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.