Browser Touch has been categorized as a typical adware application which no one needs on her/his computer. The main reason for being classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), is the ability of Browser Touch to enter your virtual machine without asking for any permission. Besides, the fact that there is no guarantee that the services provided by the application are trusted, is a real proof that Browser Touch should be removed from your PC as soon as possible. Otherwise, the PUP could be used for malware distribution and your personal security might be seriously threatened.
Browser Touch cannot be downloaded from its official website, which means that it uses other methods to infiltrate your computer. Most often, the adware enters your system bundled with other freeware and deceives you to approve its installation. This usually happens during the setup process of new software on your computer, because you don’t read the terms and conditions provided by the setup wizard of the application. In this case, you simply agree to everything in a hurry and let the adware into the system without even realizing it. Thus, you should be very careful every time when you install new software on your virtual machine. In other case, your security will be put in danger.
Similarly to other adware applications, once Browser Touch enters your PC, it starts flooding your web browser with tones of commercial advertisements. Despite the fact that Browser Touch is meant to provide you with the best shopping deals online, while at the same time saving you plenty of time, these ads are the main reason why your computer gets slower and experiences frequent system crashes. Besides, if you click on a pop-up provided by Browser Touch, you will face a problem with your security, because the adware puts your system in danger. Therefore, if you want to avoid threatening your personal and financial privacy, you should not keep Browser Touch on your virtual machine.
Another thing you should know is that Browser Touch is capable of monitoring and recording your browsing history and virtual preferences. After the program has collected enough information about your browsing habits, it will start displaying third-party content on your monitor. Keep in mind that you should not trust any advertisements provided by Browser Touch, as the adware application does not take responsibility for the content shown on your web browser. So, if you click on the displayed adverts, you might get transferred to various websites which contain suspicious material and are capable of infecting your PC with malware.
Be aware that every click on an advert provided by Browser Touch, brings profit to the third parties hiding behind the adware program and continues its existence. The only way to terminate all the useless adverts is to remove Browser Touch from your computer. Thus, deleting this application from the system is highly recommended. Additionally, you have to make sure that your PC is well-protected against malware.
Browser Touch Uninstall
Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you are familiar with this task, skip the instructions below and proceed to Step 2. If you do not know how to do it, here is how to reboot in Safe mode:
For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7:
Reboot your computer. When the first screen of information appears, start repeatedly pressing F8 key. Then choose Safe Mode With Networking from the options.
For Windows 8/8.1
Click the Start button, next click Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.
Check the Safe Boot option and click OK. Click Restart when asked.
For Windows 10
Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button.
While keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap on Restart.
Here are the steps you must perform to remove the hijacker from the browser:
Remove From Mozilla Firefox:
Open Firefox, click on top-right corner , click Add-ons, hit Extensions next.
Look for suspicious or unknown extensions, remove them all.
Remove From Chrome:
Open Chrome, click chrome menu icon at the top-right corner —>More Tools —> Extensions. There, identify the malware and select chrome-trash-icon(Remove).
Remove From Internet Explorer:
Open IE, then click IE gear icon on the top-right corner —> Manage Add-ons.
Find the malicious add-on. Remove it by pressing Disable.
Right click on the browser’s shortcut, then click Properties. Remove everything after the .exe” in the Target box.
Open Control Panel by holding the Win Key and R together. Write appwiz.cpl in the field, then click OK.
Here, find any program you had no intention to install and uninstall it.
Run the Task Manager by right clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Start Task Manager.
Look carefully at the file names and descriptions of the running processes. If you find any suspicious one, search on Google for its name, or contact me directly to identify it. If you find a malware process, right-click on it and choose End task.
Open MS Config by holding the Win Key and R together. Type msconfig and hit Enter.
Go to the Startup tab and Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.
Still cannot remove Browser Touch from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.