What is BrowseForTheCause?

BrowseForTheCause – an extension for the browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer), that is one of the potentially unwanted software. BrowseForTheCause comes bundled with free software without user consent. After coming to a computer, BrowseForTheCause displays a huge amount of publicity. This advertising can be of different forms: banners, coupons, pop-ups, links to ad sites and so on. At first glance, BrowseForTheCause may seem so helpful. BrowseForTheCause “helps” the user to find the best deals of online stores. In fact, most promotional offers are false. BrowseForTheCause trying to force the user to spend money for nothing. Also, BrowseForTheCause adds registry entries, can change browser settings, homepage, replace the search results, redirect you to ad sites and much more. BrowseForTheCause very malicious program, so you need to remove it right away.

How BrowseForTheCause gets on your PC?

Similar programs belong to potentially unwanted programs. These programs come on a computer without the user consent, so you may have overlooked the penetration of this program. PUP is installed on PC bundled with freeware program such as archivers, download managers, players and so on. The user must be considerate during the installation process to prevent the penetration of unwanted programs. To do this, you need to read the user agreement. Do not agree to install unknown or suspicious programs. Not need to trust programs from unknown publishers. Always follow the installation process and do not rush to click “Next”. If your computer is already infected, you can use our instructions listed below to get rid of BrowseForTheCause.

How to remove BrowseForTheCause from your computer?

To uninstall BrowseForTheCause remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have BrowseForTheCause in their database. You can try to use them for removing BrowseForTheCause.

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You can try both of these products to remove BrowseForTheCause

Or uninstall BrowseForTheCause manually.

Step 1: Remove BrowseForTheCause from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find BrowseForTheCause.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find BrowseForTheCause and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find BrowseForTheCause, select it and click Uninstall.

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

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate BrowseForTheCause and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

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

After that remove BrowseForTheCause from your browser.

Step 2: Remove BrowseForTheCause from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find BrowseForTheCause.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose BrowseForTheCause.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable BrowseForTheCause.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of BrowseForTheCause:

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Written by Rami Douafi