Remove bridgegapdevice.co.in ads

bridgegapdevice.co.in is a scam website, identical to thousands of others that all try to trick users into allowing desktop ads. To do this, they misuse a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to request permission to show ads on users’ desktops. Instead of showing useful content, bridgegapdevice.co.in just shows ads, some of which could expose you to potentially dangerous content, such as scams and malware.

 

 

bridgegapdevice.co.in has no content on it. When you visit the site, you’ll get an alert saying “bridgegapdevice.co.in wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, you’ll start receiving advertisements on your desktop, which will appear on the right side of your screen, mimicking legitimate notifications. It’s important not to interact with these notifications, as they may lead you to harmful content, including scams and malware. If you’ve accidentally granted permission to the site, you can easily revoke it via your browser settings. Instructions for doing this are provided at the end of the report.

If you notice unexpected redirects, especially if they happen frequently, your computer might have adware. While this isn’t a major concern, it can be quite annoying. Running a scan with WiperSoft can help identify any adware present. If an infection is found, removing it will stop the redirects. Whether adware is detected or not, consider installing an adblocker program as well.

What is triggering redirects to random websites

If you find yourself being redirected to websites like bridgegapdevice.co.in, it might be a sign of adware on your computer. However, visiting high-risk sites without an adblocker is often the main cause of such redirects. Many dubious websites are full of harmful ads that can trigger these redirects, especially those featuring adult or pirated content, which are known for excessive advertising. Installing an adblocker is usually an effective way to resolve this problem.

While less common, adware infections can also be the triggers. Adware, along with similar threats like browser hijackers, can be bundled with popular free software as optional offers that install automatically alongside the main program. This method, known as software bundling, is controversial because it allows unwanted programs to be installed without explicit user approval. Many programs that use this method are flagged by anti-virus software as potential threats. Although these additional offers are technically optional, they are hidden, making it difficult for users to uncheck them.

To stop bundled offers from installing, you need to make them visible when installing free programs. During the installation process, you can choose between Default (Basic) or Advanced (Custom) settings. The installation window typically recommends Default settings, which conceal all additional offers and allow them to be installed by default. By opting for Advanced settings, you can see all added offers and choose to deselect them. It’s advisable to uncheck everything since these offers typically don’t provide any genuine value and can be troublesome to remove once they have been installed.

How to remove bridgegapdevice.co.in notifications

Depending on the cause of the random redirects, it may be necessary to scan your computer with an anti-virus program like WiperSoft. Adware infections can be tricky to eliminate manually, so using an anti-virus tool is easier. If the redirects are linked to questionable websites you’ve visited, install an adblocker to help stop both redirects and intrusive advertisements.

Moreover, if you’ve given permission for a website to show notifications, you can easily revoke that permission through your browser settings. If you need help with how to do this, follow the instructions below. Be sure to thoroughly review all websites that have notification permissions and remove not only bridgegapdevice.co.in but also any other suspicious sites you may find.

• For Mozilla Firefox: Open menu (the three bars top-right corner) -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Permissions, press on Settings next to Notifications, and remove bridgegapdevice.co.in and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by checking the “Block new requests asking to allow notifications” box in the same Notifications settings.
• For Google Chrome: Open menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Privacy and security -> Site Settings. Click on Notifications under Permissions, and remove bridgegapdevice.co.in and any other questionable websites. You can stop these notification requests permanently by toggling off “Sites can ask to send notifications”.
• For Microsoft Edge: Open menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Cookies and site permissions -> Notifications. Review which sites have permission and remove bridgegapdevice.co.in and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.