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Can’t Remove musicFriendly Search? This page includes detailed musicFriendly Search Removal instructions!
The musicFriendly Search extension is promoted as an app which helps you find quality music online. It is free and can be downloaded easily. So, it is not a surprise that many PC users installed it. Unfortunately, we have bad news for those users. The musicFriendly Search extension is an adware-type of malware. Security experts have classified the app as Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). Following a successful installation, the musicFriendly Search PUP takes full control of your web browser. It immediately initiates an ad-bombardment on you. Basically, when you click on an advertisement provided by the app, its owners will be paid. Thus, the PUP drowns its victims in commercials. It injects advertisements on every website you open, redirects your browser to sponsored pages and even pauses your videos for commercial breaks. By doing so, the PUP causes your computer to underperform. Your browser becomes sluggish and may start to freeze and crash frequently. This malware prevents you from using your computer normally. Your browsing experience is not what it used to be. The PUP gets more and more intrusive with every passing day. Your conditions will worsen rapidly. Every time you touch your browser, you get interrupted. Websites that used to be ad-free will be covered in coupons, deals, and discounts. You will notice that your Internet Connection is slower than usual. All these issues are caused by the musicFriendly Search malware. Luckily, there is a silver lining. This parasite is removable. If you act promptly, you can delete it easily. We have provided a manual removal guide below this article. If you prefer automated solutions, you can also use a trustworthy anti-virus app.
How did I get infected with musicFriendly Search?
The musicFriendly Search utility has an official download in Chrome’s Web Store. It is also promoted on some third-party websites. You can easily download and install this application. Yet, there are many users who have no idea how did this app manage to infect their computers. If you are one of them, we have bad news. Your carelessness is the reason why you suffer. The musicFriendly Search PUP is not an ingenious virus. It cannot install itself. The app needs your permission. And you gave it. Unintentionally, of course. The PUP travels hidden in software bundles. If you rush through an installation process, you may install such apps unintentionally. Be more vigilant. Always opt for the Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all extra apps that are about to be installed. You will be surprised how often developers attach “bonuses” to the payload files of their programs. These bonuses, more often than not, are malicious. Under the advanced installation, you will be given the opportunity to deselect them. Make sure you know what you are approving on board. Always read The Terms and Conditions/EULA or research the apps online. Even a little extra caution goes a long, long way.
Why is musicFriendly Search dangerous?
The musicFriendly Search PUP should not be tolerated. It is bombarding you with advertisements, redirects your web traffic and slows your computer. Yet, these issues are nothing compared to the things the PUP does behind your back. This parasite spies on you. That is right. It monitors your browsing-related data and sells the collected information to third-parties. Anyone who uses the musicFriendly Search malware as an advertising platform can access your information. All sorts of crooks may target you with customized marketing campaigns. Keep in mind that the PUP cannot distinguish between legitimate and bogus websites. In fact, with this utility on board, you are very likely to be redirected to scam website. If you are extremely unlucky, you may even end up on an infected website. Do not trust a word you read. Question everything. If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t. The musicFriendly Search PUP is too hazardous to be kept on board. Spare yourself many future headaches. Remove this intruder now!
How Can I Remove musicFriendly Search?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the musicFriendly Search 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 musicFriendly Search.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: musicFriendly Search
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the musicFriendly Search 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 musicFriendly Search folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!