{"id":71853,"date":"2017-08-18T03:45:01","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T03:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=71853"},"modified":"2017-08-18T03:45:01","modified_gmt":"2017-08-18T03:45:01","slug":"remove-bookmarks-access-chrome-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/remove-bookmarks-access-chrome-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove &#8220;Bookmarks Access&#8221; Chrome Extension (Virus Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bookmarks Access<\/strong> (<em>by bookmarksaccess.com<\/em>)\u00a0is a malicious Google Chrome extension which may hijack your default search engine or display pop-up ads and unwanted advertisements on web pages that you visit.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1459953572\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bookmarks-Access-by-bookmarksaccess.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Bookmarks Access by bookmarksaccess.com scam\" width=\"1084\" height=\"485\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71854\" title=\"Bookmarks Access by bookmarksaccess.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bookmarks-Access-by-bookmarksaccess.com_.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bookmarks-Access-by-bookmarksaccess.com_-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bookmarks-Access-by-bookmarksaccess.com_-1024x458.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Bookmarks Access &#8220;Installed by enterprise policy&#8221; extension got on your PC after you have installed a freeware software that had bundled into their installation this program. Unfortunately, some free downloads do not adequately disclose that other software will also be installed and you may find that you have installed Bookmarks Access Chrome extension without your knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>The Bookmarks Access extension is forcefully installed into Chrome through the use of Windows group policies. This makes the Bookmarks Access extension very difficult to remove because when a user tries to right-click on the extension to remove it, the normal &#8220;Remove&#8221; option will not be available and instead the user will see a message that states &#8220;<em>Installed by your administrator<\/em>&#8221; or &#8220;<em>Installed by enterprise policy<\/em>&#8220;.<br \/>\nThe ID of the Bookmarks Access extension is: <em>nmkenpelbkmeamekejjokaldhmmdkkkk<\/em>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3274017886\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>A typical behavior for the Bookmarks Access &#8220;Installed by enterprise policy&#8221; malicious extensions is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advertising banners are injected with the web pages that you are visiting.<\/li>\n<li>Random web page text is turned into hyperlinks.<\/li>\n<li>Browser popups appear which recommend fake updates or other software.<\/li>\n<li>Your browser homepage and default search may be changed<\/li>\n<li>Your browser search queries are being redirected or tracked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mt_noteg\">You should <strong>always pay attention when installing software<\/strong> because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this Bookmarks Access extension. Be very careful what you agree to install.<br \/>\n<strong>Always opt for the custom installation<\/strong> and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don\u2019t trust.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mwtad1259604228\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"mt_title\">How to remove Bookmarks Access &#8220;Enterprise Policy&#8221; Extension (Virus Help Guide)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mt_noteb\">This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the amount of the steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy to understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for free.<br \/>\nPlease perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, <strong>STOP<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/malware-removal-assistance.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ask for our assistance<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mwt_summary\">To remove the Bookmarks Access Adware, follow these steps:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"stepsbox\">\n<li><a href=\"#cmd\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Reset the Group Policy to remove Bookmarks Access Enterprise Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#browser\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Reset Google Chrome to the default settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Use Malwarebytes to remove\u00a0the Bookmarks Access Chrome Extension<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: Use HitmanPro to Scan for Malware and Unwanted Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#zemana\"><strong>STEP 5<\/strong>: Double-check for malicious programs with Zemana AntiMalware Portable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"cmd\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 1: Reset the Group Policy to remove Bookmarks Access Enterprise Policy<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Command Prompt by pressing \u201c<strong>Windows Key + X<\/strong>\u201d, and click on &#8220;<em>Command Prompt (Admin)<\/em>&#8221; to open it in Administrator mode.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57772 alignnone\" title=\"Open Command Prompt in Windows\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Command-Prompt-Admin.jpg\" alt=\"Command Prompt Admin\" width=\"469\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Command-Prompt-Admin.jpg 469w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Command-Prompt-Admin-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mt_noteb\">You can easily open the command prompt by typing \u201ccmd\u201d into the search box (Win + S), then right-click and choose Run as Administrator<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57773 alignnone\" title=\"Command Prompt in Windows 10\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Command-Prompt-Windows-10.jpg\" alt=\"Command Prompt Windows 10\" width=\"466\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Command-Prompt-Windows-10.jpg 466w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Command-Prompt-Windows-10-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the Command prompt type (<em>or copy\/paste<\/em>) the following commands:\n<ol>\n<li>Type:<br \/>\n<code>rd \/S \/Q \"%WinDir%\\System32\\GroupPolicyUsers\"<\/code><br \/>\nPress Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type:<br \/>\n<code>rd \/S \/Q \"%WinDir%\\System32\\GroupPolicy\"<\/code><br \/>\nPress Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type:<br \/>\n<code>gpupdate \/force<\/code><br \/>\nPress Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57774 alignnone\" title=\"Reset Group policy in Windows\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Reset-Chrome-policy.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Group policy Windows\" width=\"462\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Reset-Chrome-policy.jpg 462w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Reset-Chrome-policy-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mt_noteb\">You should see the following notifications after the commands been run:<br \/>\nUser Policy update has completed successfully.<br \/>\nComputer Policy update has completed successfully<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57771 alignnone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Chrome-policy-removal.jpg\" alt=\"Group policy reset Windows 10\" width=\"473\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Chrome-policy-removal.jpg 473w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Chrome-policy-removal-300x130.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>The &#8220;Installed by enterprise policy&#8221; permissions will now be removed from Chrome, and you should be able to remove the Bookmarks Access extension.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"browser\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 2: Reset Google Chrome to the default settings<\/h3>\n<p>Google Chrome has an option that will reset itself to its default settings. You might need to do this if apps or extensions you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwords won&#8217;t be cleared or changed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>On your computer, open Google Chrome.<\/li>\n<li>At the top right, click &#8220;<strong>More<\/strong>&#8221; (<em>represented by the three dots<\/em>) and then &#8220;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56886 alignnone\" title=\"Click on the Chrome menu button then on the Settings button\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Google Chrome Settings button\" width=\"519\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Settings.jpg 519w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Settings-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>At the bottom, click <strong>&#8220;Show advanced settings&#8221;<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56883 alignnone\" title=\"Click on Show advanced settings link\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Advanced-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Google Chrome Advanced Settings\" width=\"523\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Advanced-Settings.jpg 523w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Advanced-Settings-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Under the section &#8220;<em>Reset settings<\/em>\u201d, click <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56885 alignnone\" title=\"Click on Reset browser button\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Google Chrome Reset button\" width=\"524\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Settings.jpg 524w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Settings-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the box that appears, click <strong>Reset<\/strong>. \u200b<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56884 alignnone\" title=\"Click on the OK button to reset Google Chrome\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Browser.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Google Chrome settings\" width=\"517\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Browser.jpg 517w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Browser-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"malwarebytes\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 3: Use Malwarebytes to remove\u00a0the Bookmarks Access Chrome Extension<\/h3>\n<p>Malwarebytes is a powerful on-demand scanner which should remove the adware responsible for the Bookmarks Access redirect. It is important to note that Malwarebytes will run alongside antivirus software without conflicts.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad160741951\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download <strong>download Malwarebytes<\/strong>\u00a0from the below link.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-malwarebytes-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a> <\/strong><em>(This link open a new page from where you can download &#8220;Malwarebytes&#8221;)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the &#8220;<em>mb3-setup-consumer<\/em>&#8221; file to install Malwarebytes on your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59774 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on mb3-setup to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Download.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes installer\" width=\"502\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Download.jpg 502w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Download-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><br \/>\nYou may be presented with an\u00a0<em>User Account Control<\/em>\u00a0pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59773 alignnone\" title=\"Click Yes to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-UAC-Prompt.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes User Account Control Prompt\" width=\"504\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-UAC-Prompt.jpg 504w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-UAC-Prompt-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through the installation process.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59768 alignnone\" title=\"Click on the Next button to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Setup Malwarebytes installer\" width=\"506\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Installer.jpg 506w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Installer-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><br \/>\nTo install Malwarebytes on your machine, <strong>keep following the prompts<\/strong> by clicking the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59767 alignnone\" title=\"Malwarebytes final setup screen\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Final-Installer-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Completing the Malwarebytes Setup Wizard\" width=\"503\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Final-Installer-screen.jpg 503w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Final-Installer-screen-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once installed, Malwarebytes will automatically start and update the antivirus database. To start a system scan you can click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan\u00a0Now<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59771 alignnone\" title=\"Click on the Scan Now button to scan with Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Scan-Now.jpg\" alt=\"Perform a system scan with Malwarebytes\" width=\"643\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Scan-Now.jpg 643w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Scan-Now-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes will now start scanning your computer for malicious programs.<br \/>\nThis process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59772\" title=\"Malwarebytes while performing a scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning for malware\" width=\"643\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 643w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the scan has completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes has detected.<br \/>\nTo remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine Selected<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59769\" title=\"Click on the Quarantine Selected button to remove malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Quaratine-Virus.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Quarantine Selected\" width=\"641\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Quaratine-Virus.jpg 641w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Quaratine-Virus-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes will now quarantine all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found.<br \/>\nTo complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59770\" title=\"Malwarebytes requesting to restart computer to complete malware removal process\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Removing-Virus.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes removing malware from computer\" width=\"639\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Removing-Virus.jpg 639w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Malwarebytes-Removing-Virus-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen the malware removal process is complete, you can close Malwarebytes and continue with the rest of the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"hitmanpro\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 4: Use HitmanPro to Scan for Malware and Unwanted Programs<\/h3>\n<p>HitmanPro can find and remove malware, adware, bots, and other threats that even the best antivirus suite can oftentimes miss. HitmanPro is designed to run alongside your antivirus suite, firewall, and other security tools.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong> from the below link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-hitmanpro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download &#8220;HitmanPro&#8221;)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on the &#8220;<em>hitmanpro<\/em>&#8221; file to install this program on your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59783\" title=\"Double-click on the HitmanPro file\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HitmanPro-Download.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro icon\" width=\"498\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HitmanPro-Download.jpg 498w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HitmanPro-Download-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><br \/>\nYou may be presented with an\u00a0<em>User Account Control<\/em>\u00a0pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the installation.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59784\" title=\"Click Yes to install HitmanPro\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HitmanPro-User-Account-Control.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro User Account Control Pop-up\" width=\"496\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HitmanPro-User-Account-Control.jpg 496w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/HitmanPro-User-Account-Control-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below. Now click on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button to continue with the scan process.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54010\" title=\"Click Next to install HitmanPro\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-install.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro setup process\" width=\"534\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-install.jpg 534w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-install-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for malware.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54012\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro scanning for Bookmarks Access virus\" width=\"529\" height=\"426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-Scan.jpg 529w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-Scan-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button, to remove malware.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54008\" title=\"HitmanPro scan summary. Click Next to remove malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-detected-malware.jpg\" alt=\"HitmanPro detected malware\" width=\"530\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-detected-malware.jpg 530w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-detected-malware-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Activate free license<\/strong>&#8221; button to begin the <em>free 30 days trial<\/em>, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54011\" title=\"Click on the Activate free license button\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-remove-malware.jpg\" alt=\"Activate HitmanPro to remove malware\" width=\"528\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-remove-malware.jpg 528w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HitmanPro-remove-malware-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen the process is complete, you can close HitmanPro and continue with the rest of the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"zemana\" class=\"mt_blue\">STEP 5: Double-check for malicious programs with Zemana AntiMalware Portable<\/h3>\n<p>Zemana AntiMalware Portable is a free utility that will scan your computer for the Bookmarks Access adware and other malicious programs.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download <strong>Zemana AntiMalware Portable<\/strong> from the below link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-zemana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>ZEMANA ANTIMALWARE PORTABLE DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download &#8220;Zemana AntiMalware Portable&#8221;)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the file named &#8220;<em>Zemana.AntiMalware.Portable<\/em>&#8221; to perform a system scan with Zemana AntiMalware Free.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59786 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on the Zemana Portable icon to install this program\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zemana-Portable-Download.jpg\" alt=\"Zemana AntiMalware portable\" width=\"496\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zemana-Portable-Download.jpg 496w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Zemana-Portable-Download-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><br \/>\nYou may be presented with a <em>User Account Control<\/em> dialog asking you if you want to run this program. If this happens, you should click \u201c<strong>Yes<\/strong>\u201d to allow Zemana AntiMalware to run.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58796\" title=\"Zemana AntiMalware User Account Control pop-up\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-UAC.jpg\" alt=\"Zemana AntiMalware User Account Control\" width=\"404\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-UAC.jpg 404w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-UAC-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When Zemana AntiMalware will start, click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button to perform a system scan.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58794\" title=\"Click on the Scan button to perform a system scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Zemana AntiMalware Free Scan\" width=\"538\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Scan.jpg 538w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Scan-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Zemana AntiMalware will now scan your computer for malicious programs. This process can take up to 10 minutes.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58795\" title=\"Zemana AntiMalware Free scanning for Bookmarks Access malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Scanning-For-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Zemana AntiMalware scanning for virus\" width=\"540\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Scanning-For-Malware.jpg 540w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Scanning-For-Malware-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When Zemana has finished finished scanning it will show\u00a0a screen that displays any\u00a0malware that has been detected. To remove all the malicious files, click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58793\" title=\"Click Next to remove all malicious programs\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Malware-Detected.jpg\" alt=\"Zemana AntiMalware Removing Bookmarks Access Virus\" width=\"537\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Malware-Detected.jpg 537w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Zemana-AntiMalware-Free-Malware-Detected-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><br \/>\nZemana AntiMalware will now start to remove all the malicious programs from your computer. When the process is complete, you can close Zemana AntiMalware and continue with the rest of the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"mt_noteg\">\n<p>The Bookmarks Access Chrome Extension should now be removed from your browser . If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove Bookmarks Access extension from your web browser, please do one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run a system scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-emsisoft-emergency-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/malware-removal-assistance.10\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bookmarks Access (by bookmarksaccess.com)\u00a0is a malicious Google Chrome extension which may hijack your default search engine or display pop-up ads and unwanted advertisements on web pages that you visit. 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