Uninstalling ByteFence: How to remove the program
If you have caught the "ByteFence" adware on your computer, you should uninstall the program as soon as possible. We show you how to do this in this practical tip.
Instructions: Uninstall ByteFence
- Open the Control Panel and select the "Uninstall a program" item under the "Programs" category.
- Sort the list by the installation date and look for the entry "ByteFence".
- Select the program from the list, click the "Uninstall" button above and follow the further instructions.
- Tip: Also look at all other recently installed programs. If an entry appears dubious, google the name and remove additional adware if necessary.
Remove remains of ByteFence
- AdwCleaner: The free AdwCleaner can also remove the last remains of ByteFence. Start the tool without installation, run a scan and remove all finds.
- Browser links: In some cases ByteFence can still hide in the browser links. Therefore, also follow these instructions.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: A pest rarely comes alone. If you want to be on the safe side, you can also run a virus scan.
Download tip: Uninstall software completely
If you are looking for software that can be used to completely uninstall programs, we have two recommendations for you. The freeware IObit Uninstaller does the uninstalling of programs quite reliably, but the free edition is somewhat limited in functionality. The Ashampoo Uninstaller has significantly more functions, but is subject to a fee. The ten-day demo version can be downloaded free of charge from CHIP.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to check individual files online for viruses.