ArcadeBayou Adware

What is ArcadeBayou?

ArcadeBayou is a deceptive application that falsely claims to provides users with access to various addictive Flash games. Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, ArcadeBayou is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) tracking of Internet browsing activity, and; 3) display of intrusive online advertisements.

ArcadeBayou employs a 'virtual layer' to display banner, pop-up, coupon, interstitial, and other similar advertisements. The virtual layer enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. These ads often conceal underlying content of visited websites, thereby significantly diminishing users' web browsing experience.

Furthermore, there is a high probability that they will redirect to malicious websites that contain infectious content. Thus, clicking them is risky and can result in further adware or malware infections.

In addition, ArcadeBayou gathers various data types that might contain private information including, for example, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (to determine geo-locations), websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc. The data is shared with third party companies cooperating with the developers of ArcadeBayou.

Research shows that these people often attempt to generate revenue by misusing personal information. Therefore, tracking of private information can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. We strongly advise you to eliminate ArcadeBayou adware from your computer immediately.

There are dozens of adware-type applications identical to ArcadeBayou including ArcadeCookie, GamesZing, ArcadeLoot, and DynamiteArcade - these are just some examples from many.

As with ArcadeBayou, these apps offer identical functionality - access to various Flash games, however, research shows that neither ArcadeBayou, nor any of these other apps, provide the features promised. The real and only purpose of adware-type apps such as ArcadeBayou is to generate revenue for the developers.

Rather than providing any significant value for regular users, adware records personally identifiable information and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

How did ArcadeBayou install on my computer?

Developers promote ArcadeBayou using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling" - stealth installation of potentially unwanted programs with regular (often free) software. Research shows that users often rush the download/installation processes and skip most steps.

Aware of this, developers hide bundled programs within the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Skipping this section often leads to inadvertent installation of bogus programs such as ArcadeBayou.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent system infiltration by potentially unwanted programs, be very cautious during the download/installation processes. Carefully analyze each step within the "Custom/Advanced" settings. Furthermore, all offers to download and install additional applications should be declined. The key to computer safety is caution.

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Quick menu:

• What is ArcadeBayou?
• STEP 1. Uninstall ArcadeBayou application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove ArcadeBayou adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove ArcadeBayou ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by ArcadeBayou' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove ArcadeBayou ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

ArcadeBayou adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "ArcadeBayou", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes ArcadeBayou ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove ArcadeBayou adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "ArcadeBayou", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by arcadebayou, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "ArcadeBayou", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by arcadebayou, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "ArcadeBayou".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by arcadebayou removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by arcadebayou, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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