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Can’t Remove TheBrightTag? This page includes detailed TheBrightTag Removal instructions!
TheBrightTag Malware (also detected as PUP.AD.THEBRIGHTTAG) is an intrusive, ad-generating parasite. It is an utter menace which falls under the PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) category. Don’t get confused by the name of the malware category. There is nothing potential in your situation. You don’t want this invader. TheBrightTag Malware corrupts your web browser and opens it to surveillance and targeted ads. The PUP studies your browsing habits and uses the collected information for customized advertising. In theory, if you enter “sneakers” into a search engine, the PUP will display ads for sports shoes. In practice, though, the parasite floods you with countless adverts for sports gear. You would notice that even web pages that used to be ad-free are now heavy on coupons and discounts. Pop-ups and notification cover your screen every time you as much as touch your browser. Even your online videos get paused for commercial breaks. That’s the nature of the PUP. It uses every opportunity to interrupt you with an ad of some kind. Click nothing, though! Everything “Powered by TheBrightTag” is unreliable and hazardous. Do not underestimate the PUP. It has only one goal: to turn you from a visitor into a customer. Your well-being is not part of the deal. The tricky PUP employs deceptive marketing strategies. It turns its victims into easy targets! Do not put up with this position. Take action against the parasite. Remove it before it gets you in trouble!
How did I get infected with TheBrightTag?
Torrents, fake updates, corrupted links, malicious software bundles. There are myriads of ways for the TheBrightTag parasite to reach your system. Its tactics are quite effective, but they are not flawless. Your caution can prevent them from succeeding. That’s right. The key to a secure and infection-free OS is caution. Only your action can keep your device virus-free. Even a little extra attention can spare you tons of problems. Do not visit shady websites. Download software and updates from reliable sources only. Don’t click on questionable notifications and adverts. And, of course, take the time to install your apps properly. More often than not, the programs we download off the Web come bundled with bonus software. The extras, unfortunately, are often malicious programs. If you don’t pay attention to the red flags, you may install these parasites unintentionally. Do not let your guard down! When available, use the advanced/custom setup option. Under it, you would be able to deselect all suspicious extras. Make sure you know what you install. Read the terms and conditions before you agree to them. If you cannot spare enough time to go through the whole document, scan it with an online EULA analyzer. Opt out of the installation if you notice anything suspicious.
Why is TheBrightTag dangerous?
TheBrightTag malware is a complete and utter menace. It sneaks into your browser and turns into your online shadows. The parasite follows you around the Web and throws ads at you. Whether you browse your favorite website or watch a video, the PUP always finds a way to interrupt you with an advert of some kind. It opens pop-ups, loads notifications, and plays video commercials. And if you refuse to click on these adverts, it changes its tactics and starts browser redirection. Be prepared. This parasite may load questionable websites directly in new tabs and windows. TheBrightTag malware knows no boundaries. It is very aggressive and irritating. It is also quite dangerous. This PUP gets paid to advertise, not to guarantee your security. As long as it gets its fee, anyone can use it to advertise. Numerous crooks take advantage of the PUP. They use the parasite to spread deceptive adverts, as well as to redirect traffic to dangerous websites. The crooks show you what you want to see, but when you click, bad things happen. Do not test your luck! Remove the tricky TheBrightTag parasite before it gets a chance to lure you into online traps! Find where this malware lurks and delete it upon detection!
How Can I Remove TheBrightTag?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the TheBrightTag 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 TheBrightTag.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: TheBrightTag
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the TheBrightTag 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 TheBrightTag folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!