Bit.ly is a nasty redirect virus showing up constantly to make big influence on browsing activities. According to the research, the most common search engines that are bothered by Bit.ly are known as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Also, it is so stubborn and tricky conceal on computer furtively user are not supposed to take it out from computer as easy as other little cases.
Once downloaded, Bit.ly will attach to web browsers, adding extension to rewrite default settings to have it pop up automatically. Casually, users will be redirected to harmful websites which have been injected with malicious codes. To click on the links, computer may be downloaded with malicious programs. Furthermore, Bit.ly is an adware platform to promoting tons of advertisements. Not only will it slow down Internet speed, but also it raises up the risk for computer getting intruded by malignant infections. Even worse, Bit.ly may even manage your online habit and collect sensitive information to bad guys. Seriously, in order to cut off all potential threat, it is strongly advised to remove Bit.ly soon before any severe problem has been made.
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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 Bit.ly are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.
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Bit.ly Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)
Bit.ly Manual Removal Process (Win OS)
Step 1. Uninstall Bit.ly 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
2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program
3. In the Programs and Features window, right click on apps that may be related with Bit.ly , then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.
Step 2. Remove Bit.ly 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 Bit.ly 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 Bit.ly .
- 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 Bit.ly :
1. Open Registry Editor first:
- Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard.
- Type regedit in the Run box and hit OK
2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files that may be related with Bit.ly :
(Do Not Delete Any Registry File If You’re Not Familiar with It)
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Step 4. Reset Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove Bit.ly
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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Bit.ly Manual Removal Process (Mac OS)
STEP 1 Delete malicious apps from Mac
– Select Finder on dock:
Select Applications >> Right-lick on unwanted or suspicious apps that may be related with Bit.ly >> Click Move to Trash
Go to Dock >> Right-click on Trash icon and click Empty Trash.
STEP 2 Uninstall Unwanted or Suspicious Extension that May Be Related with Adware:
On Safari:
Launch Safari and Click Preferences
Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Bit.ly >> Click Uninstall
On Chrome:
Launch Chrome >> Select More Tools >> Click Extensions:
Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Bit.ly >> Click Trash icon to uninstall it.
On Firefox:
Launch Firefox >> Click Add-ons:
Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Bit.ly >> Click Remove
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…
1. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/
2. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Bit.ly :
3.In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/
4. Check the “Application Support” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Bit.ly :
5. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
6. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Bit.ly :
7. In the “Go to Folder…” bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/
8. Check the “LaunchDaemons” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Bit.ly :
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