Remove KeyPlayer virus - Here's how
If the KeyPlayer virus has infected your browser, you should thoroughly remove it from your computer. In our instructions we show you the individual steps.
Step 1: remove KeyPlayer virus from the system
The KeyPlayer virus not only causes annoying advertisements and pop-ups, but also changes your homepage and search engine. How to remove the malware:
- Uninstall a program: First of all, you should uninstall the program using the Control Panel. In this practical tip, we will show you how it works with your Windows version for various operating systems. If you do not find what you are looking for, sort the list by "Installation date" and remove the new entries.
- AdwCleaner: To remove the last remains of KeyPlayer, you should scan your computer with AdwCleaner. This specializes in such adware.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: Since there may be other malware on your computer, we recommend that you also run a scan with this virus scanner.
Step 2: reset browser
Since it is not known exactly which settings the virus changes on your browser, you should reset it completely for security reasons. Follow the instructions below for your browser:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
Finally, you should update your virus protection or switch to one of the most popular antivirus software. Stiftung Warentest has also tested various virus protection programs, the results of which can be found in this article.