What is BuyTheApp?
BuyTheApp is a program that has a purpose of presenting various advertisements to users. This is why it falls under the category of adware. The ads will usually display various discounts and promotions. Now, you may think this is useful. However, there are a number of security issues related to BuyTheApp. Adware programs are typically considered to be potentially unwanted applications. This is due to the fact that it is very likely that the ads they display are misleading. Some may even redirect users to malicious websites. This is why it is recommended that you delete it at once.
Where Does BuyTheApp Come from?
Chances are that you did not install BuyTheApp on your computer willingly. Recall any freeware that you have installed recently, because it has probably been attached to that. You missed it because you did not pay much attention to the install wizard. If you only click the Next button when installing programs, it is very likely that you will inadvertently install additional programs, as well. Unwanted software such as BuyTheApp takes advantage of this to enter PCs and start generating advertisements.
What Doe BuyTheApp Do?
The presence of BuyTheApp on your computer will be pretty obvious. The program will immediately attach an extension to your browser regardless if you are using Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. Then it will start producing pop-up and banner advertisements while you are browsing the web. They will be labeled as “Ads by BuyTheApp,” so it will be very hard not to spot them. The ads will present popular items such as smartphones, tablet PCs, laptops, etc. Some ads will even be suitable to your interests as the program is able to collect data on your browsing to present you with relevant advertisements. Keep in mind that there is nothing illegal about this activity.
Where Is the Danger?
The problem with BuyTheApp is not only that it takes advantage of inattentive users. The services of the program can be employed by malicious parties. They can use it to present misleading advertisements that will redirect users to malicious websites upon clicking on them. Then their systems will become a target for malware attacks. What is more, BuyTheApp can share the information that it has collected on your browsing with any third parties. This means that the attackers can also make their advertisements fit the preferences of users just to lure them on their harmful websites. If you do not wish to risk your PC’s security, getting rid of BuyTheApp is the way to go.
How to Remove BuyTheApp?
Uninstalling BuyTheApp manually should not be hard for any user. All you need to do is access the list of all the programs on your computer via Control Panel. Then look for BuyTheApp and uninstall it. Keep in mind, however, that just removing the program cannot guarantee that your computer is secure. After all, there might be more unwanted applications on it, maybe even malware. This is why it is strongly recommended that you acquire a powerful antimalware tool that will clean your system of any intruders. This way you can be sure that it is completely secure.
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 BuyTheApp 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:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall BuyTheApp.
2. Remove BuyTheApp from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select BuyTheApp and click “Remove“
After BuyTheApp is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select BuyTheApp to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After BuyTheApp has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on BuyTheApp
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall BuyTheApp. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the BuyTheApp will be removed.
3. Remove BuyTheApp 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.
- Guide 1: How to Remove BuyTheApp from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of BuyTheApp from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove BuyTheApp from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase BuyTheApp from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall BuyTheApp from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove BuyTheApp from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate BuyTheApp from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove BuyTheApp from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove BuyTheApp
Step 2: Uninstall BuyTheApp 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:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by BuyTheApp 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 BuyTheApp there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
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.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.
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Get rid of BuyTheApp from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall BuyTheApp and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- 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 BuyTheApp 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:
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 malware from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove BuyTheApp 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 BuyTheApp 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 BuyTheApp 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 BuyTheApp 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 BuyTheApp will be removed.
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Eliminate BuyTheApp 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.
