Remove BasicBitParameter
BasicBitParameter is an intrusive and annoying browser extension, which seems to bother primarily users who rely on a combination of macOS and Google Chrome. However, since this software is installed as a browser add-on, it is safe to assume that it works on Windows devices as well. There is not enough information to determine the exact methods that the authors of BasicBitParameter use to propagate it online. However, it is more than likely that they are relying on typical tricks to distribute low-quality software:
- Software bundles hosted on shady sites.
- Fake downloads or installers.
- Misleading advertisements.
- False promises about BasicBitParameter's supposedly great features.
But what are you in for if you end up installing BasicBitParameter? According to reports from users who had to tackle this Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP,) their Web browser's new tab page and search engine were changed without their permission. When they tried to reverse the change, they were shown a message saying that 'BasicBitParameter is controlling this setting.' It seems that the website, which some copies of BasicBitParameter promote is Search.jhe6.com, but it is likely that the add-on works with multiple sites to maximize the ad revenue it generates.
If you are dealing with an unwanted browser add-on, you will probably do the only logical thing – try to remove it through the extension manager. However, BasicBitParameter prevents users from doing so – they see an error whenever they try to do this. Needless to say, this Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) is using every trick in the book to keep its files safe.
Thankfully, there is a solution to the problem. BasicBitParameter can be removed by running an up-to-date anti-malware application compatible with your operating system. While this app is not dangerous, it is certainly annoying to deal with. You can rest assured that running a suitable anti-malware scanner will get rid of BasicBitParameter's components and revert any changes that the program had made to your browser.
