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BargainBuddy

(AKA: Bargain Buddy, BargainBudy)
INFECTION SEVERITY: Elevated
INFECTION CATEGORY: Adware

What is BargainBuddy?
How did I get BargainBuddy?
How do I remove BargainBuddy?

What is BargainBuddy?
BargainBuddy is an advertising supported executable program that is usually installed without user consent or knowledge. BargainBuddy may display advertisements in various forms including Pop-up Ads, Pop-Under Ads, Button Links, Taskbar Bubbles, and/or other forms. BargainBuddy may cause a slow internet connection as well due to the increased usage of bandwidth. Replication is not common with BargainBuddy. It is highly recommended that you remove BargainBuddy.

How did I get BargainBuddy?
Most likely, BargainBuddy was bundled or integrated with a desired program. The EULA, or End User License Agreement of the desired program possibly stated that BargainBuddy would be installed and that BargainBuddy would display advertisements regularly. Other distribution tactics of BargainBuddy include browser vulnerabilities, deceptive Pop-up boxes designed to appear as legitimate Windows dialog boxes, and/or drive-by downloads.

How do I remove BargainBuddy?
More than likely, BargainBuddy has thoroughly embedded itself in your system making it very difficult to remove manually. Fortunately, there are plenty of Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware solutions ready to do the work for you. And, although we can not speak to the effectiveness of all of the software listed at InternetSecurityZone.com, we can, and most certainly do, recommend STOPzilla. Click here to download STOPzilla and remove BargainBuddy now.

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