What is Navigate Buddy?

Navigate Buddy is a type of advertising-supported software that operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, displaying unwanted and potentially dangerous ads to users. This adware can feed users with various forms of third-party graphical content like banners, coupons, overlays, and pop-ups on websites visited by the user. Additionally, Navigate Buddy adware collects sensitive data, including browsing and search engine histories, Internet cookies, log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, and finance-related information, which can be sold to third parties or misused for profit. The presence of Navigate Buddy on devices poses risks such as system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft. You may follow this guide to remove Navigate Buddy from Google Chrome and other popular browsers.

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Step 1: Remove App related to Navigate Buddy adware from OS

Windows 7

1. Click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner and select “Control Panel”.
2. Under “Programs”, click on “Uninstall a program”.
3. Locate the app related to Navigate Buddy adware in the list of installed programs.
4. Click on it, then click “Uninstall”.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 8 and 8.1

1. Press the Windows key + X to open the menu and select “Programs and Features”.
2. Locate the app related to Navigate Buddy adware in the list of installed programs.
3. Click on it, then click “Uninstall”.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 10

1. Open the Start menu and select “Settings”.
2. Click on “Apps” and then “Apps & features”.
3. Find the app related to Navigate Buddy adware in the list and click “Uninstall”.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 11

1. Open the Start menu and search for “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Uninstall a program”.
3. Locate the app related to Navigate Buddy adware in the list and click “Uninstall”.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Mac

1. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
2. Find the app related to Navigate Buddy adware and drag it to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation process.

Step 3: Remove malicious extension related to Navigate Buddy

After removing the Navigate Buddy app, it’s essential to proceed with removing any associated malicious extensions to ensure complete security and prevent any lingering risks.

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Extensions.”
4. Find the extension related to Navigate Buddy and click “Remove.”

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Add-ons.”
4. Go to the “Extensions” tab.
5. Locate the extension related to Navigate Buddy and click “Remove.”

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Extensions.”
4. Find the extension related to Navigate Buddy and click “Remove.”

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click “Safari” in the top menu and select “Preferences.”
3. Go to “Extensions.”
4. Locate the extension related to Navigate Buddy and click “Uninstall.”

Step 4: Resetting browser settings (optional)

After removing malicious extensions related to Navigate Buddy, you’re advised to perform this step to eliminate any residual traces, restore default configurations, and ensure a clean and secure browsing environment.

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings”.
4. Scroll down and click “Advanced”.
5. For Chromebook, Linux, and Mac: Under “Reset Settings,” click “Restore settings to their original defaults” > “Reset Settings”.
6. For Windows: Under “Reset and cleanup,” click “Reset Settings” > “Reset Settings”.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Add-ons”.
4. Go to the “Extensions” tab.
5. Locate the extension you want to reset and click “Remove”.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Extensions”.
4. Find the extension you want to reset and click “Remove”.

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click “Safari” in the top menu and select “Preferences”.
3. Go to “Extensions”.
4. Locate the extension you want to reset and click “Uninstall”.

Android

1. Open your device’s “Settings” menu.
2. Tap on “Apps”.
3. Find and tap on the browser app (e.g., Chrome).
4. Tap “Storage”.
5. Tap “Clear all data” to reset the browser settings.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open your device’s “Settings”.
2. Scroll down and tap “Safari”.
3. Tap “Clear History and Website Data”, then confirm.

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