Remove bk.coretag.js - Here's how

If bk.coretag.js has nested on your system, you should quickly remove the browser hijacker. The malware can not only change your browser settings, it also loads malicious codes and changes executable files.

Remove bk.coretag.js manually

bk.coretag.js is usually noticeable by the fact that you get a lot of advertising and receive warnings at regular intervals. Problems with the keyboard, printer, or modem can also occur. You should avoid tampering with the registry. That is why we show you in this practical tip how you can manually switch off the malware using your browser.

Manual removal of bk-coretag.js for Internet Explorer

1. Open IE and go to "Tools" -> "Manage AddOns".
2. Click Toolbars and Extension.
3. Uninstall all programs that are related to or related to bk-coretag.js.
4. Then select "Search provider" and click on "Disable suggestions".
5. Go to "Tools" -> "Internet Options" and click on the "General" tab. Enter a homepage you know, for example "Google.de".
6. Save your settings. You should also reset the IE.

Manual removal of bk-coretag.js for Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox and go to "Tools" -> "AddOn".
2. Select “Extensions” -> bk-coretag.js and uninstall everything related to the term.
3. Then reset your Firefox browser completely and restart the browser. You can find out how to do this here.

Manual removal of bk-coretag.js for Google Chrome

1. Open the Chrome browser and click the customization icon in the top right.
2. Under "Settings" you manually set the desired start page, for example "google.com".
3. Also change the search engine default to google.com.
4. Restart the Chrome browser for the changes to take effect.
5. We also recommend that you reset the Chrome browser.

Uninstall bk.coretag.js

Be sure to scan your computer for suspicious malware. Often, malware not only nests in the browser, but also cheats under the installed programs.

1. Navigate in your control panel to the menu item "Programs and functions".
2. Sort the list by the latest date and investigate whether a dubious installation has recently cheated under your programs.
3. Remove any unknown new additions.
4. This practical tip shows you how to remove programs under Windows 7.

Remove bk.coretag.js using AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a free tool that detects and removes malicious software on your PC. After you have deactivated the hijacker manually in your browser, the removal follows via the AdwCleaner.

1. Download AdwCleaner and install the software. Close your browser and all open programs.
2. Start the AdwCleaner and click on "Scan".
3. Once the tool has searched your PC completely, the locations of the malware are displayed. By the way, "bk.coretag.js" is identical to "tags.bkrtx.com". So don't be surprised if AdwCleaner displays this file. Press the "Clean" button to remove the malicious software. You will then be asked to restart your computer. You should definitely do this, otherwise the malware removal cannot be completed.

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