Remove MyStartSearch
A wrong click during the software installation is enough to accidentally install the "MyStart Incredibar" or "MyStartSearch" on the PC. In this article we explain how to get rid of them quickly.
Remove MyStartSearch from your PC - Here's how
First you have to remove MyStartsearch from your PC, then from the browser settings:
- Incredibar malware usually has two components: the "IncrediGames Toolbar" and the inconspicuous "Web Assistant".
- Open the Control Panel and remove the two programs there. Instructions for the different versions of Windows can be found here.
Then remove MyStartsearch from the browser
- MyStartSearch is also installed as an add-on in your browser. Read how to remove the add-on in our practical tips for Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
- The malware has also changed the start page of your browser. To reset the start page, you will find brief instructions here under Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
- Your Incredibar has also changed your standard search engine. Select your browser to set up the search engine again: Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer.
- A little easier: Reset your browser to factory settings. We have created instructions for this for Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer.
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Alternative: The freeware "AdwCleaner" checks your PC for remaining files. If you need individual help with the cleanup, please contact the experts in the CHIP forum.