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Can’t Remove Magic-Bar? This page includes detailed Magic-Bar Removal instructions!
The Magic-Bar extension is not a tool you should keep on your computer. This utility is advertised as a browser customization tool. It is supposed to enhance your browsing experience. Yet, in reality, it does exactly the opposite. The Magic-Bar extension is categorized as Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). Upon installation, the Magic-Bar PUP adds its malicious extension to all installed browsers. If you have more than one browser, be absolutely sure, the malware infected every single one of them. The infection symptoms are quite obvious. The PUP replaces your homepage with its own. Your default search engine is also changed. The PUP reroutes your web traffic, so it is also behind your slow Internet connection. It is important to mention that your computer will start to underperform. The Magic-Bar PUP is not a light program. It uses a lot of computer resources. Given enough time, this app will cause both your browser and OS to freeze and crash frequently. You must be wondering why the PUP makes this changes? The answer is simple. It does it for money, of course! Basically, for every advert you click on, the owners of the PUP will be paid. Once Magic-Bar has control over your browser, it initiates an ad bombardment. It blocks its competitors’ commercials and replaces them with its own. Additionally, it adds extra banners, in-text adverts, and hyperlinks on every website you open. The Magic-Bar utility can redirect your browser to sponsored pages. It can even pause your online videos for commercial breaks. You will hate every second of the experience. Luckily, you don’t need to put up with this program. If you act promptly, you can remove it completely. For manual removal instructions, please, refer to our detailed guide down below. If you prefer automated solutions, download a trustworthy anti-virus app. The sooner you get rid of this intruder, the better!
How did I get infected with Magic-Bar?
The Magic-Bar app did not appear by itself. This parasite is nothing, but a simple ad-generating application. As any other program, it needs your approval to be installed. Yet, it doesn’t need to ask openly. The Magic-Bar utility uses trickery. It travels hidden in software bundles, torrents, and spam emails. A little extra caution, however, can prevent this parasite, and others like it, from succeeding. Download your software from reliable sources only. Freeware, shareware and pirated copies of licensed programs often become hosts for such parasites. Whenever you are installing a program, pay close attention to the fine print. If you are offered a choice between a standard and an advanced installation, always choose the advanced. The Standard Setup is completely automatic. Once you start it, you lose control over it. It will install all extras without our explicit approval. Therefore, select the Advanced method. It is not complicated. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all additional apps that are about to be installed. You can delete these tools and still install the program you originally planned to set up. This is your computer. Your diligence can keep it virus-free. Keeping a powerful anti-virus program on board is also a good idea!
Why is Magic-Bar dangerous?
The Magic-Bar PUP is a menace that must be removed. It bombards you with dozens and dozens of commercials. It slows both your computer and internet connection down. There are no real advantages of this program. It is a giant obstacle which prevents you from using your computer normally. Unfortunately, this program is not a mere inconvenience. Given enough time, it can cause damage, too. The Magic-Bar PUP exposes its victims to numerous commercials. Yet, not a single one of them is verified. Hackers and people with questionable interest often take advantage of such applications. An unverified advert may redirect you to an infected or scam websites. Be prepared. You will be presented with dozens of “great opportunities,” financial software and PC optimization tools. Question everything. With the Magic-Bar utility on board, such offers are very likely to be deceptive. Your best course of action is the immediate removal of the malware.
How Can I Remove Magic-Bar?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Magic-Bar infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of Magic-Bar.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
and delete the display Name: Magic-Bar
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the Magic-Bar program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Magic-Bar folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!