What is BetterPriceChec?

BetterPriceChec is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and potential malware found in the adware class of computer threats by most reputable security products. BetterPriceChec is used to access and gather user information, change existing internet browser settings, and display advertisements on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Possible BetterPriceChec malware and associated programs, involving additional browser add-ons and extensions often have permission to access and gain user information such as a user’s complete browsing activity and history, as well as information regarding bookmarks and browser themes. This information is used to serve targeted advertisements across multiple internet browsers and may also be submitted to third-party contractors (marketing and mailing lists).

Internet users could also encounter unwelcome browser redirects when opening a new browser window, opening a new browser tab, or searching the web using the browser address or omni bar.

Advertisements displayed by this program are sent in many different forms and are often identified by text that says something analogous to “Ads by BetterPriceChec,” although these advertisements might be served by additional third-party adware and advertising platforms.

BetterPriceChec has been found to relate with and bundle with additional third-party malware and PUPs during the installation process of third-party freeware endorsed by media related websites. In certain cases a user may be presented with the chance to accept or reject an offer to install this item and supplementary programs: However, the request to refuse is often neglected.

This BetterPriceChec removal guide will help you remove the BetterPriceChec virus and uninstall BetterPriceChec malware from Windows in order to eradicate unwanted pop-up advertisements and browser redirects on Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.

1. BetterPriceChec Removal Software & Tools

Use the instructions below to automatically remove BetterPriceChec and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your installed internet browsers.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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2. Install the free or paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program. *Malwarebytes may automatically begin to update and scan your computer at this point.

4. Once the Malwarebytes program has been open, if a scan has not initiated, please click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to initiate a scan. Before the scan is started Malwarebytes may ask to update the software, make sure to do so if prompted to.

5. Once the scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button to remove the files.

6. You may also chose to visit the History tab and click Delete All to remove these files from the Quarantine log, although these files no longer prove a threat.

CCleaner by Piriform

CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall BetterPriceChec adware and associated third-party software.

1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall BetterPriceChec and other unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for BetterPriceChec, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

2. Manually Remove BetterPriceChec

Use the instructions below to manually uninstall BetterPriceChec adware from Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

How to uninstall BetterPriceChec

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel (on Windows 8, right click the bottom left corner to access the Windows 8 Start Menu).

2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.

3. In the list of installed programs search for BetterPriceChec and other potentially unwanted software. Once the adware program is located, double click the unwanted program(s) or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button.

How to remove BetterPriceChec add-ons and extensions

Use the instructions below to remove BetterPriceChec add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to remove third-party browser attachments.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the BetterPriceChec extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the BetterPriceChec add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the BetterPriceChec add-on and remove it if located.