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That last thing you should do with MacKeeper is keep it on board. This stubborn parasite has been harassing Mac users recently and its presence means nothing but trouble. If you ended up infected, you should know that MacKeeper is classified as an adware as well as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). That means it’s utterly unreliable and it certainly doesn’t belong on your PC system. Adware-type infections are considered to be relatively easy to remove. Then why would you waste time? Keeping MacKeeper only allows it to cause you damage. Being a classic representative of the adware family, this program sneaks in behind your back, then it modifies your browser settings (again, behind your back) and installs an add-on which effectively injects all your browsers with pop-ups. Those ads include a huge variety of coupons, discounts, banners, interstitials, etc. and no matter which website you attempt to visit, the never-ending parade of commercials will be there waiting for you. You see, the ads are immensely intrusive and very stubborn but that’s not even the worst part. The absolute worst part is that MacKeeper exposes you to malware. It goes without saying that clicking a corrupted link cannot end well for you, can it? Having in mind that MacKeeper mainly generates sponsored ads, you should always keep in mind how incredibly dangerous they might be. Remember that as long as the virus is present, your browsers cannot be trusted. You might also see misleading warning messages claiming you have to install some highly questionable program update. Chances are, you will only install more malware. MacKeeper is very deceptive and it starts throwing potential issues your way the minute its installation is complete. The question is, are you going to risk it? Keeping the parasite instead of deleting it in an instant doesn’t guarantee you safety. On the contrary, by ignoring the problem you practically help cyber criminals make money online. Crooks apply the sneaky pay-per-click technique to gain profit and MacKeeper is quite helpful in this department. The virus generates web traffic thanks to its pile of advertisements. That means you end up bombarded with ads which both disrupt your browsing experience and put you in danger. In the meanwhile hackers gain revenue. If that doesn’t sound like a fun scenario to you, don’t hesitate and get rid of the parasite. There is nothing to win by having a nasty PC infection on your computer. However, there is a lot to lose.

How did I get infected with?

Like most adware-type parasites out there, MacKeeper travels the Web bundled. If you encounter its presence on board, you should ask yourself a couple of questions first. Do you often install illegitimate programs? Have you recently downloaded bundled freeware/shareware off of the Internet? Do you have the habit of reading the Terms and Conditions or you tend to skip this step? As you can clearly see, even though it’s not a particularly challenging task to protect the PC from infections, many people fall victims to hackers’ cheap trickery. Sometimes a single moment of negligence online could result in some long hours of dealing with a nasty cyber virus. To prevent this, always pay close attention to the programs you install. Skipping installation steps may easily cause you trouble. Therefore, it’s extremely important to remain attentive and cautious in the process. Don’t overlook any threat online and don’t allow hackers to fool you. Another piece of advice is to stay away from unverified websites, spam messages from unknown senders, spam email-attachments, third-party commercials, etc. Keep an eye out for potential parasites and make sure you protect your own safety, privacy and nerves.

Why are these ads dangerous?

There couldn’t be anything safe about the ads a cyber virus generates. The MacKeeper pop-ups are not an exception. After the virus successfully lands on your machine, it automatically installs a browser extension which is perfectly compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. That means all your browsers are now injected with annoying pop-ups that you neither want in your life, not you need. As we mentioned already, it’s key for your further virtual safety to restrain yourself from clicking ANYTHING displayed by this malicious program. If you believe some bogus product discount or a fake software update, you will end up in an even nastier situation than your current one. Also, MacKeeper collects personal data so crooks could have more opportunities to cause you a headache. Now that you know your browsing history, search queries, passwords, usernames, IP addresses and email addresses get sent straight into the greedy hands of crooks, are you feeling unsafe already? Hackers usually sell your personal, private data to third parties which seriously jeopardizes your privacy. There is only one way to put an end to all shenanigans MacKeeper brought upon you – uninstall the virus itself. To delete this nuisance manually, please follow the detailed removal guide that you will find down below.

How Can I Remove MacKeeper Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the MacKeeper 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.

STEP 1: Uninstall MacKeeper from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete MacKeeper from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove MacKeeper from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall MacKeeper from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the MacKeeper 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.

STEP 2 : Remove MacKeeper from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove MacKeeper Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.