How to remove Booking (Virus Removal Guide)
Booking virus
Booking (also searched for as Booking virus) is the name of a computer program allegedly published by Booking.com that allows you to use all the features on the Booking.com website. You can register an account, sign in to an account, and find booking accommodations using the free program. Booking is safe to use and no Antivirus programs currently detect it as malicious or potentially unwanted; However, we must advise the public that the standalone Booking program compatible with Windows Operating Systems is distributed by and known to install alongside malware and other threats.
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Threat Name: PUP.Optional
When the Booking program is installed a desktop icon will be created and a new task in Windows Task Manager will be scheduled which will launch the program every time Windows starts which can negatively affect system resources.
When the Booking program is installed a desktop icon will be created and a new task in Windows Task Manager will be scheduled which will launch the program every time Windows starts which can negatively affect system resources.
Here are a few reasons why people may consider this program malicious or a potential threat:
- The program is advertised by malicious advertising networks.
- The program is advertised alongside malware, adware, spyware, trojans, and viruses.
- The program is can be installed without user consent.
- The program displays advertisements.
- The program gathers user data which may include sensitive information.
Follow these instructions to remove Booking, viruses, malware, and other threats from your computer.
Manually uninstall Booking
Manually uninstall Booking from your computer and then proceed to scan your computer for malware and viruses to ensure your safety.
Windows
1. Right-click the Start menu and go to Apps and Features.
2. Locate the Booking program in the list, click it, and click the Uninstall button.
Remove Booking malware and viruses with Malwarebytes
Malware, adware, spyware, ransomware, potentially unwanted programs, and viruses may be present on your computer. We recommend that you scan your computer with Malwarebytes to detect and remove known threats.
1. Download and install Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes will seamlessly guide you through the quick installation process.
2. Once Malwarebytes is installed, click the blue Scan button to begin scanning your computer for malware, viruses, and potentially unwanted programs. The scan may take several minutes to complete.
3. When the scan is complete, click the Quarantine button to remove all threats detected by Malwarebytes.
4. Reboot your computer.
Cleanup and repair settings with CCleaner
Tracking files allow bad guys to track you online and changes to the Windows registry can cause numerous problems. Clean up your computer’s registry, remove tracking files, and remove junk files from your computer with CCleaner by Piriform.
1. Download and install CCleaner. CCleaner will seamlessly guide you through the quick installation process.
2. Once CCleaner is installed, click the Take my PC Health Check button or go to Health Check > Next and follow the instructions to begin checking your PC’s health.
3. When the scan is complete, click Make it better button to remove trackers, remove junk files, disable startup apps, and more.
4. Go to Registry and click Scan for Issues to check your computer for registry issues.
5. When the scan is complete, click Fix selected Issues, backup the registry, and click Fix Issue or Fix All Issues.
