How to remove MobiGame (Virus Removal Guide)

What is MobiGame?

MobiGame, also known as Mobiplayer or Desktop Games and searced for as MobiGame virus, is malware that masquerades as an Android emulator for Windows operating systems. It should be noted that Mobigame is also the name of a legitimate game developer for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, PSP, and other digital platforms and the developer is not affiliated with MogiGame malware.

Unlike legitimate and safe Windows programs, MobiGame cannot be uninstalled from the Windows Control Panel and the program cannot be located in the Start menu. The malware will drop an icon on Windows desktop that says “Play Store.”

In addition, MobiGame utilizes deceptive and misleading marketing tactics in order to trick users into downloading and installing it. The malware may claim to be a necessary update or game such as Minecraft.

To add more, MobiGame often bundles with other malware, adware, browser hijackers, spyware, and potentially unwanted programs that can create a variety of issues and put user data at risk.

This is a list of symptoms that may occur if this program is installed:

• “Play Store” icon on Windows desktop
• Pop-up advertisements
• Unwanted notifications
• Browser redirects
• Negative computer performance and functionality
• Computer crashes
• Data collection resulting in unwanted contact

MobiGame cannot be uninstalled from Add/Remove Programs like legitimate Windows programs. However, an uninstall.exe file may be located here:

C: > Program files > MobieGame > player > uninstaller

How to remove MobiGame (Virus Removal Guide)

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Step 1: Use Malwarebytes to remove MobiGame

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Step 2: Use HitmanPro to perform a second-opinion scan

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Step 3: Use CCleaner to clean up and repair Windows registry

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Step 1: Use Malwarebytes to remove MobiGame

Then use Malwarebytes to remove left-over MobiGame files and known malware. Malwarebytes will detect this threat as: PUP.Optional.PCVARK.

1. Download Malwarebytes.

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2. Double click the executable file or icon, such as mb3-setup-1878.1878-3.7.1.2839.exe to begin installing the program.

3. When you have installed Malwarebytes, click the Scan Now button to begin scanning your computer.

4. When the scan is complete, click the Quarantine Selected button to remove all threats detected by Malwarebytes.

Step 2: Use HitmanPro to perform a second-opinion scan

Use HitmanPro to perform a second-opinion scan and remove remaining trace files, malware, and files used for tracking and data collection.

1. Download HitmanPro. Fill out the information on their website and download the executable file.

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2. Double click the executable file or icon, such as HitmanPro.exe to begin installing the program.

3. When you have installed HitmanPro, click the Next button to begin scanning your computer.

4. When the scan is complete, click the Next button to remove all threats detected by HitmanPro.

Step 3: Use CCleaner to clean up and repair Windows registry

The last step is to use CCleaner to clean up Windows registry and repair settings that may have changed.

1. Download CCleaner.

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2. Double click the executable file or icon, such as ccsetup556.exe to begin installing the program.

3. When you have installed CCleaner, click the Analyze button to begin analyzing your system.

4. Once analyzation is complete, click the Run Cleaner button to clean your system.

5. Now, let’s run through the Tools section; Go to Tools.

6. Uninstall: Is there a program you missed uninstalling before? CCleaner can often show you programs that are hidden from the Control panel.

7. Software Updater: Are there any programs to update? Make sure to keep the programs on your computer up-to-date to avoid issues with security vulnerabilities.

8. Startup: Go through the Windows, Scheduled Tasks, and Context Menu tabs. Are there any suspicious startup keys enabled? If so, highlight them with your mouse and click the Delete button to remove them.

9. Browser Plugins: Go through the tabs for each browser installed on your computer. Are there any suspicious plugins installed? If so, highlight them with your mouse and click the Delete button to remove them.

10. Finally, let’s clean up the registry. Get out of the Tools area and go to Registry.

11. Click the Scan for Issues button and follow the instructions.

12. Once the registry scan is complete click the Fix selected Issues… button and follow the instructions to fill all the selected issues found in your computer’s registry.