BestArcadeHits Adware

BestArcadeHits removal instructions

What is BestArcadeHits?

The BestArcadeHits website contains thousands of free Flash games - "Bestarcadehits is a gaming website that can lead you to a world of more than 3000 flash games. These games are free and offer you a diversity of fields that might attract your attention." The 'Premium' game section, however, can be only accessed through the official BestArcadeHits application. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, BestArcadeHits is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These negative associations are made due to rogue behavior exhibited by BestArcadeHits - it often installs without users' permission, displays intrusive online advertisements, and collects Internet browsing-related information.

BestArcadeHits displays various types of intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, and in-text ads. BestArcadeHits displays ads by employing a virtual layer, which allows placement of graphical content on the visited site. The displayed ads are mostly harmless, however, some may redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content. Thus, clicking them can lead to high-risk computer infections. Furthermore, this app collects various information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, geographic locations, Internet Service Provider (ISP), websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar details. Be aware that the collected information may contain personally identifiable details (for example, PayPal account login/passwords), which is later shared with third parties. This behavior can result in serious privacy issues. If you are concerned with your privacy and Internet browsing safety, uninstall BestArcadeHits adware immediately.

BestArcadeHits Privacy Policy regarding information tracking:

We may share your PII with our parent company and its principals, employees, consultants, officers, directors, members, agents, subsidiaries, or affiliates (collectively "Related Companies").

BestArcadeHits is similar to hundreds of other adware-type applications including PlayTopus, Zoola Games, Farm Frenzy 2, Mahjong World Contest, and Epic War 2. All claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience, and yet, none provide the features promised. Adware is designed to generate revenue for the developers by displaying advertisements and collecting personally identifiable information - it provides no real value for the user.

How did BestArcadeHits install on my computer?

This application is often distributed as a 'bundle' with regular (often free) software. Many users do not pay enough attention when downloading/installing software, and therefore, bundling is very effective. Bogus applications are usually concealed within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation settings. By skipping this section, users often inadvertently install applications such as BestArcadeHits. The amount of revenue generated is dependent on the number of apps distributed. Therefore, developers do not properly disclose installation of rogue apps.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Closely analyze each step of the free software download procedure and click 'Decline' if installation of third party software is offered. Furthermore, installation of downloaded programs should be performed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options - this will reveal any concealed apps such as BestArcadeHits and enable you to opt-out. Caution is the key to computer safety. Never rush the download/installation processes and pay close attention to each step.

BestArcadeHits adware installer set-up:

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Quick menu:

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

BestArcadeHits 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 "BestArcadeHits", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove BestArcadeHits 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 "BestArcadeHits Addon", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the bestarcadehits ads, 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 "BestArcadeHits", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the bestarcadehits ads, 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 "BestArcadeHits Addon 1.0.0".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with bestarcadehits ads 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 bestarcadehits ads, 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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