The bestvulkan2.com is a web-page that displays annoying ads. If the Chrome, Internet Explorer, FF and Microsoft Edge shows this web page then most probably that your computer is infected with an adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software).
The adware can change the settings of the Chrome, Firefox, Edge and IE, but often that a malicious software like this can also infect all types of internet browsers by changing their desktop shortcuts. Thus forcing the user each time run the browser to see bestvulkan2.com annoying advertisements.
The adware is not a virus, but the virus behaves similarly. As a rootkit hides in the system, alters web browser settings and blocks them from changing. Also the ‘ad-supported’ software can install additional web browser extensions, addons and modules that will inject advertisements within the Firefox, Google Chrome, IE and MS Edge’s screen. Moreover, the ad supported software may install a browser hijacker that once started, will change the web browser’s homepage and search engine. And finally, the adware can collect a wide variety of personal information such as what pages you are opening, what you are looking for the Net and so on. This information, in the future, may be transferred to third parties.
So, obviously, you need to remove the ‘ad-supported’ software as soon as possible. Use the free step-by-step instructions below. This guide will help you clean your computer and thereby delete the bestvulkan2.com annoying pop-ups.
How does bestvulkan2.com advertisements get installed onto PC
I want to note that the adware spreads in the composition together with various free programs. This means that you need to be very careful when installing programs downloaded from the Internet, even from a large proven hosting. Be sure to read the Terms of Use and the Software license, select only the Manual, Advanced or Custom setup mode, switch off all additional modules and programs are offered to install. So, the negligence when running unknown applications may lead to the fact that the adware is installed.
How to manually remove bestvulkan2.com ads
This few simple steps will help you remove bestvulkan2.com pop-ups. These bestvulkan2.com removal steps work for the Chrome, FF, MS Edge and Internet Explorer, as well as every version of Windows operating system. Some of the steps may require you to close the web-browser or reboot your personal computer. So, bookmark or print it for later reference.
- Delete suspicious and unknown software by using Windows Control Panel
- Remove bestvulkan2.com pop ups from Firefox
- Get rid of bestvulkan2.com pop ups from Google Chrome
- Get rid of bestvulkan2.com pop-up ads from Internet Explorer
- Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove bestvulkan2.com redirect
- Delete unwanted Scheduled Tasks
Uninstall suspicious and unknown software by using Windows Control Panel
First, you should try to identify and uninstall the program that causes the appearance of unwanted advertisements and web-browser redirect to unwanted web-pages, using the ‘Uninstall a program’ which is located in the ‘Control panel’.
Windows 8, 8.1, 10
, then click Search 
. Type ‘Control panel’and press Enter as on the image below. 
When the ‘Control Panel’ opens, press the ‘Uninstall a program’ under Programs category as shown below. 
You will see the ‘Uninstall a program’ panel as shown in the figure below. 
Very carefully look around the entire list of installed applications. Most likely, one or more of them are responsible for the browser redirect to unwanted bestvulkan2.com advertisements. If you have many programs installed, you can help simplify the search of malicious software by sort the list by date of installation. Once you have found a suspicious, unwanted or unused program, right click to it and press ‘Uninstall’.
Windows XP, Vista, 7
When the Windows ‘Control Panel’ opens, you need to click ‘Uninstall a program’ under ‘Programs’ as shown in the figure below. 
You will see a list of software installed on your computer. We recommend to sort the list by date of installation to quickly find the programs that were installed last. Most likely they responsibility for the appearance of annoying pop-ups and web browser redirect. If you are in doubt, you can always check the program by doing a search for her name in Google, Yahoo or Bing. When the program, you need to uninstall, is found, simply press on its name, and then click ‘Uninstall’ as shown on the image below. 
Remove bestvulkan2.com pop ups from Firefox
First, start the Mozilla Firefox. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (
). It will show the drop-down menu. Next, press the “Help” button (
).
In the Help menu, click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page, click “Refresh Firefox” button.
Confirm your action, click the “Refresh Firefox”.
Get rid of bestvulkan2.com pop ups from Google Chrome
Open the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It opens the drop-down menu. Next, click the “Settings” option.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown in the following image and click the “Reset settings” button.
Confirm your action, click the “Reset” button.
Get rid of bestvulkan2.com pop-up ads from Internet Explorer
First, launch the Microsoft Internet Explorer, then click 
button. Next, press “Internet Options” as shown on the image below.
In the “Internet Options” screen select the Advanced tab. Next, click the “Reset” button. The Internet Explorer will show the “Reset Internet Explorer” settings prompt. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box and click Reset button.
You will now need to restart your machine for the changes to take effect. It will restore the Internet Explorer’s settings such as startpage, new tab page and default search engine to default state, disable ad-supported web-browser’s extensions and thereby delete the redirect to bestvulkan2.com annoying site.
Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove bestvulkan2.com redirect
Once the ad-supported software is started, it can also modify the browser’s shortcuts, adding an argument like “http://site.address” into the Target field. Due to this, every time you start the web-browser, it will be redirected to an annoying ads.
To clear the web browser shortcut, right-click to it and select Properties. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text which starts with “http://” that has been added here. You need to remove it.
When the argument is removed, click the OK button. You need to clean all shortcuts of all your browsers, as they may be infected too.
Delete unwanted Scheduled Tasks
Once installed, the adware can add a task in to the Windows Task Scheduler Library. Due to this, every time when you open your PC system, it will display bestvulkan2.com annoying web page. So, you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and delete all tasks that have been created by malicious applications.
Press Windows and R keys on your keyboard simultaneously. It will show a prompt that called Run. In the text field, type “taskschd.msc” (without the quotes) and click OK. Task Scheduler window opens. In the left-hand side, click “Task Scheduler Library”, as on the image below.
Task scheduler, list of tasks
In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Select the first task, its properties will be show just below automatically. Next, click the Actions tab. Necessary to look at the text which is written under Details. Found something like “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address” or “firefox.exe http://site.address”, then you need remove this task. If you are not sure that executes the task, then google it. If it is a component of the malicious applications, then this task also should be removed.
Further click on it with the right mouse button and select Delete as shown below.
Task scheduler, delete a task
Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by adware. Once is done, close the Task Scheduler window.
How to remove bestvulkan2.com pop-ups with free malware remover
Get rid of bestvulkan2.com ads manually is difficult and often the adware is not completely removed. Therefore, we recommend you to use the Malwarebytes Free that are completely clean your machine. Moreover, the free program will help you to delete malware, internet browser hijacker and toolbars that your PC system may be infected too.
- Download Malwarebytes from the link below.
Malwarebytes Anti-malware
326460 downloads
Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: April 15, 2020
- Close all programs and windows on your computer. Open the file location. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup.
- This will launch the setup of Malwarebytes. Next, click Next button and follow the prompts.
- When install is finished, press on the “Scan Now” button for checking your computer for the ad-supported software which redirects your internet browser to the bestvulkan2.com annoying web-page. This process can take some time, so please be patient.
- When it has finished scanning, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click “Quarantine Selected”. When the disinfection is finished, you may be prompted to restart your PC system.
These steps above are shown in detail in the following video guide.
How to stop bestvulkan2.com pop-ups
To increase your security and protect your computer against new unwanted advertisements and malicious web pages, you need to use an application that blocks access to dangerous advertisements and pages. Moreover, the program can block the display of intrusive advertising, that also leads to faster loading of pages and reduce the consumption of web traffic.
- Download AdGuard program using the following link.
Adguard download
26656 downloads
Version: 6.4
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: November 15, 2018
- When downloading is finished, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” window. Follow the prompts.
- Once the installation is finished, press “Skip” to close it and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see a quick tutorial that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.
- In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your PC, AdGuard will run automatically and block pop-up ads, bestvulkan2.com redirects, as well as other malicious or misleading sites. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which is located on your Windows desktop.
If the problem with bestvulkan2.com pop ups is still remained
If MalwareBytes Anti-malware cannot get rid of bestvulkan2.com ads, then we suggests to use the AdwCleaner. AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for adware, browser hijackers, PUPs, toolbars.
- Download AdwCleaner using the link below.
AdwCleaner download
225298 downloads
Version: 8.4.1
Author: Xplode, MalwareBytes
Category: Security tools
Update: October 5, 2024
- Double click the AdwCleaner icon. Once the utility is started the main screen will appear as shown on the image above.
- Now, click the “Scan” button to begin checking your computer for the adware that generates bestvulkan2.com ads.
- Once the system scan is finished, AdwCleaner will show a scan report. Review the report and then click “Clean” button. It will show a dialog box, press “OK” button.
The following video explains the instructions above on how to get rid of adware with AdwCleaner.
Finish words
Now your computer should be free of the bestvulkan2.com pop ups. Remove AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you block unwanted pop-up ads and annoying dangerous web-sites) and Malwarebytes (to periodically scan your PC for new malware and ‘ad-supported’ software). Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for Windows OS. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious applications and ‘ad-supported’ software are released.
If you are still having problems while trying to remove bestvulkan2.com from your PC system, then ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.
