How to remove MaskSearch (Virus Removal Guide)
The MaskSearch removal guide on this page is designed to help you remove MaskSearch and all other traces of malware from your computer and browser. The guide suggests to manually uninstall unwanted programs from Windows, remove the MaskSearch New Tab – Search Privately extension from your browser, and use reputable Antimalware software such as Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free to scan for and remove left-over traces of malware. If a problem still persist it is recommended to restore your computer or reset your computer.
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Uninstall MaskSearch and unwanted programs from your computer
- Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel (or Programs and Features).
- In the Programs section click Uninstall a program (in earlier versions of Windows this is called Add and remove programs).
- Double click the MaskSearch program in the list to begin the uninstall process.
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Remove MaskSearch New Tab – Search Privately extension
Chrome
1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.
2. Click the trashcan icon next to the myTV Start extension to remove it.
Firefox
1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.
2. Click Remove next to the myTV Start add-on you to remove it.
Safari
1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
2. Click the Uninstall button next to the myTV Start extension you to remove it.
Remove malware with Malwarebytes
- Open your browser window and download Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free.
- Open Malwarebytes and click the Scan Now button on the Dashboard to begin a scan.
- Once the Malwarebytes scan is complete click the Quarantine button.
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Restore your computer to a restore point
If a restore point has previously been established on your machine you will be able to perform a system restore in order to restore your machine to a date and time before it was infected. You will lose files on your computer that were obtained prior to the restore point.
There are several options to restore your computer. Most computers have their own restore software that can be found by performing a search. Additionally, computers that run the Windows Operating System have a default restore program that can also be found by performing a search.
A boot screen that can be used to access options to restore your computer can be reached by rebooting your computer and pressing the F8 key once the manufacture screen is displayed.
Reset your computer to factory settings
A system recovery (or reset) will recover your computer to factory settings. You will lose the current programs and files on your computer.
There are several options to recover your computer to factory settings. Most computers have their own recovery software that can be found by performing a search. Additionally, computers that run the Windows Operating System have a default recovery program that can also be found by performing a search.
A boot screen that can be used to access options to restore your computer can be reached by rebooting your computer and pressing the F8 key once the manufacture screen is displayed.
