Beagle Browser Removal and Description

by Berta Bilbao | July 31, 2015 | 0 Comments ad-supported application, browser redirect, pop-ups, PUP

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Name	Beagle Browser
Type	Ad-supported web browser.
Short Description	Beagle Browser promises to stop the display of unwanted advertisements.
Symptoms	Generates advertisements, may slow down the PC. Causes random redirects which take up the whole screen.Creates multiple hotlink shortcuts on the user desktop.
Distribution Method	Via freeware packages (bundling), or freeware websites.
Detection tool	Download SpyHunter, to See If Your System Has Been Affected By Beagle Browser

Beagle Browser is a web browser developed by Lollipop Network S. L. It is based on Google Chrome and is classified as an ad-supported PUP by security investigators. Originally It claims to eliminate all advertised content from the websites that are visited by it. However, it does not do that at all. The suspicious browser has been observed to run an unusually high amount of processes that may slow the PC down, obtain user information via cookies and modify particular PC settings. Also, it has been reported to leave several processes in the Windows Task Manager after closing it and remain active in the form of an application running on the Windows Tray.

Beagle Browser – How Did I Install It?

There are several methods that Beagle Browser may have employed to situate itself on your PC. One of them is by tricking users via a redirect to manually download and install it on the computer. The other and more probable way of installation on a PC is by ‘bundling’. This means that Beagle Browser may have come as a free ‘extra’ along with any other program you may have installed soon. Most users tend to skip some installation steps in their rush to install a program, and this is how programs like Beagle Browser may slip into the PC.

Beagle Browser – What Does It Do?

Once installed on the affected PC, beagle browser employs several types of cookies – persistent tracking cookies, session cookies, and advertising cookies. They are all mentioned in their privacy policy along with the claim that they may collect any user entered specific information. This is tricky because such information may or may not be personal user information.

Immediately after installation, Beagle Browser put several icons on the desktop that were leading to the most widely used websites. These icons were hotlinks that were opened via the browser itself.

The first few times it was started, Beagle Browser did not display any ads, but it did not block any site ads as promised. However after being started for the third time, a very annoying interruptive new web page popped up, advertising an online gambling website with free registration. On the web page description, it said ‘Powered by Beagle Browser.’ So, bottom line, not only it did not block any advertisements but it also caused random redirects to websites that may or may not be scamming the user to enter his personal information that the third party site may collect and use for malicious purposes.

Another suspicious detail that was noticed when the browser was installed on the computer was the fact that it ran twice as many processes in Windows Task Manager. When the browser was closed, there were still some processes running in Windows Task Manager.

When those .exe processes were further investigated, it was discovered that the browser ran a familiar extension whilst closed, same as another suspicious browser – Tortuga. This extension was going by the name of ‘Omnibox’ which was not present in the Chrome://extensions list. Omnibox may collect keystrokes to improve search relevance for the user. According to some researchers, it may be common for this extension to be running in the background while the web browser itself is being closed. It is a very useful extension. However, it is a bad sign that it is being used by a browser that displays sudden redirects and ads that lead to suspicious third-parties.

When the test machine was scanned for malware, all associated files with this browser were identified as program files of a Potentially Unwanted Program or a PUP.

Be very careful what you enter and which websites you visit on the web. IT professionals recommend to stay up to date with the latest suspicious apps and install a reputable anti-malware scanning program that will actively protect your PC.

Beagle Browser Removal Manual

In case you have decided that you have no use of beagle browser, bear in mind that you should uninstall it manually first. To do this, please follow the step-by-step tutorial below. Since Beagle Browser may leave some objects on the computer in various locations, the best solution that avoids the complete reinstall of your OS or the time costly process of manually looking for them is a particular anti-malware tool that eradicate such PUPs automatically.

Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool.Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool / How to Uninstall SpyHunter

1. Remove/Uninstall Beagle Browser

1. Remove/Uninstall Beagle Browser in Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).

In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).

This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC.
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Beagle Browser.

2. Remove Beagle Browser automatically with Spy Hunter Malware - Removal Tool.

2. Remove Beagle Browser automatically with Spy Hunter Malware – Removal Tool.

To clean your computer with the award-winning software Spy Hunter –
It is highly recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter.

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

Guide 1: How to Remove Beagle Browser from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of Beagle Browser on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove Beagle Browser in Google Chrome.

Guide 4: Erase Beagle Browser from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall Beagle Browser from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove Beagle Browser from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate Beagle Browser from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable Beagle Browser Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

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How to Remove Beagle Browser from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Beagle Browser

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Beagle Browser and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Beagle Browser on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Beagle Browser there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for Beagle Browser with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of Beagle Browser from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Beagle Browser and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Beagle Browser:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Beagle Browser. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Beagle Browser. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove Beagle Browser via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Beagle Browser. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove Beagle Browser files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Beagle Browser, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Beagle Browser:

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Remove Beagle Browser from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Erase Beagle Browser from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall Beagle Browser from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove Beagle Browser from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Beagle Browser will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

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Eliminate Beagle Browser from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.