What is Byte Label

Byte Label – is a rogue browser application, that can be installed on many internet browsers, like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari. Developers of this add-on claim, that their product helps user a lot with browsing. But you should know, that Byte Label is classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program), because it downloads and displays various commercials on different webpages. Don’t click on these advertisements, otherwise you may be redirected to malicious websites. It is recommended to remove Byte Label from PC.

How is Byte Label installed on my PC?

As many adwares, Byte Label can be installed with or without your knowledge. But mainly, those programs are bundled with freeware, which can be downloaded from “freedownload” type websites. Pay attention to every step during installation process, choose Custom/Advanced installation settings (by default in Advanced/Custom setup settings, developers hide installation setting of potentially unwanted software). It is recommended to download licensed software from official websites.

How to remove Byte Label?

To get rid of Byte Label you can use specific removal tools. Or you can delete it manually, but this method needs time and PC knowledge.

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Manual Byte Label Removal Guide

Windows 7:

1. Click the Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Click Uninstall a program (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Category);
   Click Programs and Features (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Icons);
4. Find programs possibly related to Byte Label;
5. Click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.);
2. Enter control panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel;
3. Under View by:, select Large Icons, and then tap or click Programs and features;
4. Find programs possibly related to Byte Label;
5. Tap or click the program, and then tap or click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows XP:

1. Click Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs;
4. Find programs possibly related to Byte Label and Click it;
5. Click to Remove;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Google Chrome:

You can skip steps 2-4 point by typing “chrome://extensions/” in address bar.

1. Open Google Chrome;
2. Click on Options Icon or press Alt+E, Alt+F;
3. Click Settings;
4. Click Extensions;
5. Find Byte Label;
6. Click on bin icon to remove extension.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

You can skip steps 2-3 by typing “about:addons” in address bar or pressing Shift+Ctrl+A.

1. Open Mozilla Firefox;
2. Press Alt+T or Click Tools on the top of the browser;
3. Click Add-ons;
4. Click Extensions;
5. Find Byte Label;
6. Click Disable or Remove.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer;
2. Press Alt+T, or Click on Gear Icon in the right-top corner;
3. Click Manage Add-ons;
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions;
5. Find Byte Label and Click Disable ;
6. Click More information button;
7. Click Remove

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Conclusion

Byte Label – is an ad-supported program. It isn’t as dangerous as virus or trojan, but may be the reason of various infections. This is why we recommend you to remove Byte Label.