Google is Redirected to Bing by popularapp – How to Fix it

What is popularapp ?

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popularapp is classified as a browser hijacker made by third parties. It can infects your computer via many ways. For instance, when you want to download some applications from the Internet for free, please make sure that you are familiar to the applications. And do not visit malicious websites or open spam emails randomly. When you receive some random ads, please do remember to not click at the ads The browser hijacker can be installed on SAFARI, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and other browsers. popularapp has the ability of modifying your default settings and search engine. You may notice that your Google is redirected to Bing by popularapp somehow.. In addition, popularapp is interested in collecting your online activities with the purpose of stealing your sensitive data. What you do on your compromised machine will be exposed to remote hijackers in the background. Your privacies like credit card number and password, emails address and phone number will be stole. popularapp is closely related to cyber criminals. In order to completely take over your computer, popularapp will install its related browser extensions on your system secretly. Your computer will be compromised by more and more infections. No matter how popularapp gets into your computer, once detected, you should remove it as soon as possible.


popularapp Instant Automatic Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Un-installing program \ Apps  and removing malicious extensions from web browsers can help us remove some adware, redirect virus and malware, but at present most of computer threats like popularapp are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.

Therefore, our security researchers recommend using professional malware remover like SpyHunter Anti-malware to detect and remove virus & malware automatically. It can avoid risks and mistakes of manual removal. Donwload it now if you want a easy and safe solution:

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After SpyHunter is downloaded, click on “SpyHunter-Installer” and then follow the installation wizard to install it and start scanning your computer:

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popularapp Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

popularapp Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

Step 1. Uninstall popularapp related malicious programs using Control Panel

1. Press Win + R keys at the same time to launch Run box >> Then input: “Control Panel” and click OK

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2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program

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3. In the Programs and Features window, right click on apps that may be related with popularapp, then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.


Step 2. Remove popularapp related malicious extension from Microsoft Edge/ Chrome/Firefox

–  On Microsoft Edge

  • Click More (…) on the address bar and select Extensions
  • Select extensions that may be related with popularapp and click Uninstall button

–  On Chrome

  • Click the Extensions button on the Chrome browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click the trash can icon to delete extensions that may be related with popularapp.
  • A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

  • Click the Extensions button on the Firefox browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click (…)  button of the malicious extension and select Remove button


Step 3. Find and remove nasty registry files related with popularapp:

1. Open Registry Editor first:

  • Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard.
  • Type regedit in the Run box and hit OK

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2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files that may be related with popularapp:

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(Do Not Delete Any Registry File If You’re Not Familiar with It)

Wrong operation in Registry Editor might harm your computer.If you are not able to locate and identify the nasty registry files, we recommend using SpyHunter Anti-malware and see if it will find out unsafe registry files of infection for you. This may save you hours and avoid risks.

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Step 4. Reset Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove popularapp

Reset Microsoft Edge

1. Select More (…) on the address bar, then click Settings

2. Select “Privacy, search and services” at the left side menu

3. Click “Choose what to clear”

4. Select all the options and then click Clear now button

Reset Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then click “Customize and control Google Chrome” button >> click Settings

2. Type “reset” into the search box;

3. Scroll down to the bottom, then click on Reset settings;

4. A message box will pop up to inform that your browser settings will be restored to their original defaults, click Reset settings button when it appears.

Reset Firefox

1. Open Firefox, then click on Firefox button, then Click on Help button, then Click on More Troubleshooting Information

2. At the Troubleshooting Information page, click on Refresh Firefox

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset Firefox to its initial state, click Refresh Firefox button when it appears.


Note: If problems remain after you completing manual removal steps, please scan your PC with Spyhunter to solve all issues:

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popularapp Manual Removal Process (Mac OS)

STEP 1 Delete malicious apps from Mac

– Select Finder on dock:

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Select Applications >> Right-lick on unwanted or suspicious apps that may be related with popularapp >> Click Move to Trash

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Go to Dock  >> Right-click on Trash icon and click Empty Trash.

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STEP 2 Uninstall Unwanted or Suspicious Extension that May Be Related with Adware:

On Safari:

Launch Safari and Click Preferences

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Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with popularapp >> Click Uninstall

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On Chrome:

Launch Chrome  >> Select More Tools  >> Click Extensions:

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Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with popularapp >> Click Trash icon to uninstall it.

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On Firefox:

Launch Firefox >> Click Add-ons:

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Select Extensions tab >>  Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with popularapp >> Click Remove

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STEP 3 Remove malicious files and folders related with adware or malware.

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder…

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1. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

2. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with popularapp:

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3.In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

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4. Check the “Application Support” folder to find and delete malicious files related with popularapp:

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5. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

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6. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with popularapp:

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7. In the “Go to Folder…” bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

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8. Check the “LaunchDaemons” folder to find and delete malicious files related with popularapp:

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Looking for malicious files and folders related with malware is a lengthy and complicated process. If you want to do it easily and avoid risks, our security researchers recommend using  SpyHunter For Mac to detect and remove all malicious items on your machine:

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