BitLord torrent downloader might clutter your system with potentially unwanted programs
Bitlord claims to be “the easiest torrent downloader,” although in reality it is a potentially unwanted program, which can be included to 'adware' and 'browser hijacker' category. It seems that it has already initiated problems for many PC users that keep looking for a method that could help them remove this program from their computers. Once installed, the suspicious software installs BitLord Toolbar on the most popular browsers and changes default homepage to search.conduit.com.
Previously, Bitlord used to be an open-source[1] software, but later its developers officially made it a closed source (proprietary) software. The software received a lot of criticism from users claiming that open-source software is likely to be less suspicious as anybody can see the code. Some users have expressed complaints about a bunch of spyware programs appearing on the system right after installing BitLord.[2]
In March, 2012, authors of this potentially unwanted software decided to launch a version of Bitlord for Mac OS X. Since then, Windows users aren't the only ones concerned about the issues caused by this software.
According to experts, Bitlord is mostly spread in a bundle with freeware and shareware, what explains why it has easily tricked thousands of PC users into installing it. As soon as it enter computers, this program affects all web browsers that are installed on the system and starts showing up everytime victims start browsing on the web.
The said hijacker also alters homepage settings to promote a highly untrustworthy search tool known as Conduit Search. Cyber security experts have known this cyber threat for years as it always renews its activities and spreads with the help of different freeware. It works as a browser redirect virus that serves sponsored search results to the victim and likely triggers redirects to vague external sites.
If your computer started to act suspicious after installation of the described torrent downloader, do not hesitate and remove BitLord virus instantly. Since this computer software is known to be promoting other spyware-type programs, we strongly recommend using an anti-malware software for its removal. If you do not have such software yet, think about programs like FortectIntego or SpyHunterCombo Cleaner. You can find their reviews on our website.
In case you are determined to get rid of the suspicious virus manually and complete BitLord removal by wiping out all ad-supported programs at once, please read the guide we provided carefully. However, DieViren.de professionals[3] still suggest performing a free system scan using anti-malware software afterwards to find out whether all of the questionable files were removed.
Ways to install the dangerous downloader on your computer
Bitlord can be downloaded from the Internet just like any other application. However, it mostly gets inside its target PC systems in a bundle with freeware and shareware.
If you found Bitlord Toolbar on your computer, it means that you agreed to install it when downloading other programs from the Internet. Beware that, no matter how trustworthy it looks, this program may start showing its commercial ads, initiate browser's redirections and track your browsing habits.
This feature can easily lead you to the loss of your personal information and additional problems. That's why we don't recommend leaving Bitlord on your computer.
Questions and answers about BitLord (Windows & Mac issues)
Question: I was tricked into installing BitLord while browsing The Pirate Bay website. Now I can't uninstall this program from my Windows computer no matter what. What is the right way to eliminate this malicious software that displays ads for me?
Answer: You can uninstall BitLord using uninstaller (Bitlord-uninst.exe) that stays in the program's folder. To access this folder, right-click on Bit Lord's shortcut on your desktop and choose Open File Location.
Open the uninstaller and follow the steps displayed on your screen for a successful elimination of the potentially unwanted program. Alternatively, you can delete this software via Control Panel (see instructions provided below the article).
Question. How to uninstall BitLord on Mac? I tried dragging it to Trash but all I get is a message saying “The item 'BitLord' cannot be moved to the Trash because it can't be deleted.” How am I supposed to delete this virus in a different way?
Answer. Dear visitor, the first thing you want to do is to Force Quit BitLord app. Afterward, you will need to trace down a list of dangerous components associated with a DownLite trojan (Mac malware). You can find in-detail instructions how to fix your Mac below.
You should always carefully check what applications you install on your computer (Windows or Mac). Reading user reviews online is always a good idea. Contrary to a popular belief, Macs are actually vulnerable to spyware/malware variants, so users of these computers should also stay vigilant when installing software from various third-party sources.
Remove Bitlord client from your Windows or Mac computer
If you noticed that Bitlord Toolbar affected your web browsers, you should waste no time and remove BitLord virus from the system. First of all, we recommend checking the system with updated anti-spyware and eliminating malicious files. This can be done with a help of FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or any other reputable anti-spyware.
As always, you can also attempt to perform a manual BitLord removal. We would like to remind you that this method is not as safe as the automatic one as you risk leaving some hazardous files on your system. To uninstall Bitlord Toolbar and other components related to the described malware, follow the provided guidelines.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.
Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.
Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.
Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
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