BingTracker - How to remove

BingTracker is not the one application that you would want to keep installed on your computer. It performs various malicious activities therefore is considered to be unwanted. BingTracker belongs to the adware category. If you notice ads with slogans “brought to you by BingTracker” or “ads by BingTracker” on your web browser – your computer is infected with this malware and you should take care of this situation. In case you don’t know where to start, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with full instructions how to eliminate this infection effortless.

First of all, you will need a reliable anti-malware tool. We recommend you to use Spyhunter or StopZilla. Simply download and install one of these tools and then scan your computer with it. It will automatically detect and remove the virus in no time. It will also protect your computer from similar infections in the future so it’s worth to have such a protection installed on your system. You can use other anti-malware programs of your choice as well.

And that’s not the only way to get rid of this malicious adware. You can also remove BingTracker manually. We have developed a manual removal guide to assist you through this complicated process – scroll down to the end of the article to find it. Follow all steps carefully and if something is not clear or you can’t manage to complete the removal, don’t hesitate to contact us in the comments section below. We will try to provide you with a needed assistance.

In case you would like to learn more about specific features of BingTracker, please continue reading this article.

Bing Tracker

BingTracker can look as a useful application at first sight, but you should know that it’s not. Even though it promises to enhance users’ web browsing experience and save their time, this promise is nothing more than a lie. BingTracker is a browser add-on that is responsible for displaying annoying advertisements to users. It can be added to all most common web browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or even Safari. This means Apple users can get infected as well.

Those advertisements can be displayed in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, contextual or banner advertisements. A new tab or window with an advertisement can be opened on your browser as well. Those advertisements mostly appear on e-commerce websites like eBay or Amazon and offer you to purchase some particular goods at a better price rate. Don’t fall for that trick – usually those offers are fake. Their intensions are to attract your attention and make you click on one of those advertisements. And we don’t recommend you to do that.

If you click on one of those advertisements displayed by BingTracker, you will be immediately redirected to other websites that can be malicious. This way your computer can get infected or if you try to buy something there you can even get scammed and lose your money. Various cyber criminals, like hackers or scammers are sponsoring BingTracker for displaying their ads. So basically, if you have BingTracker installed on your computer, cyber criminals can reach you right on your web browser on a daily basis.

Another unwanted attribute of BingTracker is data collection. Once installed it will collect various information about your web browsing habits, such as your browsing history, most visited sites, search queries or your IP and email addresses. The third parties adjust those ads according to the collected data. This way they look even more relevant and attractive to you based on your interests, so chances that you will click on one of those ads rise. And that’s the main goal of BingTracker because its creators get paid for every click you make.

Distribution Methods of BingTracker

You can get infected with this malware simply by installing free software downloaded from unreliable websites. I.e. when you download and install some freebie, BingTracker can be installed alongside. So if you want to avoid this happening, you should always keep your computer secured with a reliable anti-malware application. Furthermore, you should pay attention to the installation process of freebies.

Don’t skip any steps and always opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible. Don’t rush, because some of the most important information can be displayed in a very tiny font and you don’t want to overlook that. If you notice that some additional software that you are not aware of is being installed alongside – don’t allow this installation to be completed because it can possibly be BingTracker or any other malware.

How to get rid BingTracker

How to remove BingTracker using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like BingTracker install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to BingTracker . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make BingTracker easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove BingTracker from macOS

Delete BingTracker from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the BingTracker  app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to BingTracker and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to BingTracker , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving BingTracker from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to BingTracker . Click on the trash bin icon next to BingTracker or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to BingTracker , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving BingTracker from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything BingTracker related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to BingTracker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove BingTracker from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to BingTracker . Click on the "Remove" icon next to BingTracker or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving BingTracker from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the BingTracker. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to BingTracker , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.