What is ProxyGate?

ProxyGate – is a program that comes in the form of an extension to the browser Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. ProxyGate is not a virus, but this program can be attributed to a number of potentially unwanted software. This comes on the computer quickly, without the consent of the user. After coming to the PC, ProxyGate begins to spread a large amount of advertising. It displays the banners, coupons and more. In addition, ProxyGate can change the home page, change the settings of your browser or add a toolbar to bash does. This program was designed to trick users. ProxyGate, supposedly helps the user to find the best offers online stores (eBay, Amazon, Lightinthebox and so on). In fact, it forces the user to spend money for nothing also, ProxyGate may cause other malicious software disguised as an update and recommendations. If you find ProxyGate on your PC, then you need to remove it immediately.

How ProxyGate gets on your PC?

ProxyGate isn’t a virus, but this program can be classified as potentially unwanted software. Such malware comes on your computer with other free programs. Most often, it comes without the user’s knowledge. Therefore, many users aren’t even aware that their computer has been compromised by malware. Remember, no need to rush during installation of programs. Always follow the installation process, read the user agreement and select only the “Advanced” installation type. Don’t settle for installation of the suspicious software. Don’t rush to press the “Next” button. Also, you can always read reviews about a particular program. Be careful and attentive. If ProxyGate has already come into PC, then you urgently need to get rid of this program. To do this, use our detailed instructions, which are listed below.

How to remove ProxyGate from your computer?

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

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

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You can try both of these products to remove ProxyGate

Or uninstall ProxyGate manually.

Step 1: Remove ProxyGate from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find ProxyGate.
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 ProxyGate 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 ProxyGate, 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 ProxyGate 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 ProxyGate from your browser.

Step 2: Remove ProxyGate from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find ProxyGate.
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 ProxyGate.
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 ProxyGate.
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 ProxyGate:

Remove following regitry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi