What is MyBrowser?

MyBrowser – browser hijackers that comes to your computer in the form of an extension for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. MyBrowser refers to the number of potentially unwanted programs, as it is an advertising product. After penetration into the PC, it begins to “fill up” banner ads, coupons, links to other sites, and so on. Thus, MyBrowser trying to get users to spend money. Intrusive ads appear constantly. Also, MyBrowser can change the home page, add your toolbar and redirect the user to other sites. Also, the results of your search can be changed. MyBrowser analyzes the browsing history and transmits your personal information to third parties.

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How MyBrowser gets on your PC?

Malicious software that is often among the potentially unwanted programs penetrates a computer with other free programs such as archivers, players, editors and so on. This happens without the user’s knowledge. The main reason for this – the user carelessness. Few people read the user agreement and other information during the installation. Sometimes ad sites create their download managers and hide therein potentially malicious software. If you want to prevent the infiltration of unwanted software, then you need to follow a few rules. Always read the user agreement. Select advanced type of installation and make sure that you aren’t offered to install something to supplement. Do not agree to install unfamiliar software. You can also use special programs that will help you to protect your PC. If your PC is already infected, then use our instructions to get rid of MyBrowser.

How to remove MyBrowser from your computer?

To uninstall MyBrowser remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have MyBrowser in their database. You can try to use them for removing MyBrowser.

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Alternative Solution:

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You can try both of these products to remove MyBrowser

Or uninstall MyBrowser manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Control Panel.
  3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
  4. Find MyBrowser.
  5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Then Control Panel.
  3. Click Uninstall a Program.
  4. Find MyBrowser and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

  1. Open the Menu.
  2. Click Search.
  3. After that click Apps.
  4. Then Control Panel.
  5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
  6. Find MyBrowser, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

After that remove MyBrowser from your browser.

Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Push Alt + F.
  3. Click Tools.
  4. Choose Extensions.
  5. Find MyBrowser.
  6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
  3. Choose MyBrowser.
  4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

  1. Open IE.
  2. Push Alt + T.
  3. Click Manage Add-ons.
  4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
  5. Click Disable MyBrowser.
  6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
  7. Click Remove button.
  8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

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Written by Rami Douafi

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