Remove MegaSearch Toolbar
Megasearch Toolbar is a so-called browser hijacker that nests in your browser. You should remove the adware. Megasearch Toolbar is not a virus, but the program changes your search settings and opens unwanted pages. We'll show you how to safely remove the hijacker.
Uninstall MegaSearch Toolbar
The toolbar was probably installed together with a program downloaded from the Internet. Always make sure to deselect any additional tools offered during installation. Uninstall the hijacker as follows:
- Start the Control Panel and click on "Programs and Features" or "Uninstall a program".
- You will now see a list of the programs installed on your PC. Sort this list by date by clicking the heading in the appropriate column above.
- Now search for the entry "Megasearch Toolbar". Uninstall the program and any other questionable programs you don't know that were installed on the same date.
- Also use the free AdwCleaner to remove all remains of the adware. The tool reliably deletes all files that MegaSearch has left on your computer.
- With the free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware virus scanner, you can also remove all other malware that may have taken root on your computer.
Remove MageSearch Toolbar from the browser
The adware has nested in your browser and changed its settings. Therefore, you should reset all browsers installed on your computer:
- Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Reset Google Chrome
- Reset Internet Explorer
- Reset Microsoft Edge
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