How to Get Rid of BringStar Virus Completely

It is not suggested that you install a browser extension named as BringStar into your web browser. After reading this post, you will know that why this program should be removed.

The Information of BringStar

BringStar is an unwanted browser extension which pretends to promise that it can enrich your browsing experience and provide many useful tools. However, it will mess up the settings of your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox once it gets into your Windows operating system. In the meantime, this program often comes bundled with many unwanted and malicious programs, which means that lots of system resources will be occupied. As a result, your PC will freeze easily and run slowly. When you connect to the Internet and open your browser, you will be bombarded with tons of commercial ads. Apart from that, this BringStar also displays hundreds of sponsored links on search result pages.

Once you click on them, you’ll be redirected to unknown websites which might contain porno pictures and uncomfortable content.  Through installing this program into target computers and use it to promote sponsored products, the maker of this BringStar can get revenue. But his actions cause many troubles to you. What is worse, this unwanted browser extension is programmed to keep track of your browser histories and collect your Internet habits. Once your sensitive data is leaked out, your emails are likely to be intercepted by malevolent third parties. Even most likely, hackers make use of your personal information to access to your financial accounts, your credit record, and other assets. As mentioned above, you should remove BringStar without hesitation.

Ways to Remove BringStar Virus

There are two ways to uninstall BringStar from the affected browsers. You can either follow the manual removal guide or you can install automatic removal tool. What calls for special attention is that all files of this program should be deleted correctly from the PC if you choose to remove BringStar manually.

Step 1: Press Ctrl+ALT+Del keys at the same time to open Task Manager. End the process of BringStar.

Step 2: Remove the files of BringStar. Open Start Menu and then go to Control Panel. Then use the search bar to look for Folder Option. Check Show hidden files and folders and un-check Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) in the View tab of Folder Option window.

C:\users\user\appdata\Temp\[random]

C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\ BringStar \uninst.exe

Step 3: Delete BringStar registry entries from your PC. Click start button and search for regedit to open Registry Editor.

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall [random]

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersiom\DisallowRun\[random]

Step 4: Uninstall suspicious programs installed by BringStar from your PC.

For Win7:

Click Start Menu and choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and Features.

For Win8:

Right click in the lower left corner of your PC screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Uninstall a Program.

Step 6: Remove toolbars and extension from your web browser.

For Google Chrome

1. Click the icon that looks like a spanner and navigate to Tools > Extensions to remove all unknown extensions by clicking Bin button.

2. Click the icon that looks like a spanner and click Settings > Appearances > Show Home button > click Change button to reset your homepage.

For Mozilla Firefox

1. Click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time to open Add-ons page > Extensions to remove all unknown extensions.

2. Click the Firefox button > Help > Troubleshooting Information > click on Reset Firefox button.

For Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools > Manage Add-ons > Toolbars and Extensions to remove all unknown extensions.

2. Click Tools > Internet Options > General. And create a new homepage on Home page box.