Remove Media-fire.org Pop-up Redirects

Suddenly Media-fire.org took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.

This article will help you get rid of the nasty Media-fire.org pop-ups. These never-ending commercials are a complete and utter pest that needs to go. They bring along a rich variety of threats so don’t be naive. Do you know why you’re now bombarded with pop-ups? Because at some point your computer got stuck with a virus. Yes, some sneaky cyber infection is causing the Media-fire.org pop-up ads. To be more precise, there’s an adware-type virus or a PUP on board. Adware/PUPs are among the least virulent types of infection out there. That means, in a way, you were lucky to install this particular program. You could have downloaded a devastating Trojan or some ransomware virus. Of course, knowing that your situation could have been worse doesn’t make the problem go away. Many people tend to underestimate such infections. Don’t do that. Adware and PUPs are very secretive and go out of control quickly. Take action ASAP to make sure your PC is infection-free once again. The virus starts wreaking havoc immediately after it gets installed. By adding a browser extension to all your trusty browsers, this pest manipulates them. It then begins to generate a huge amount of commercials on every single website you visit. Or, should we say, attempt to visit. Surfing the Web when your computer is infected is indeed a hassle. There’s no getting rid of commercials. The Media-fire.org pop-ups are extremely stubborn and obnoxious. That means you will constantly come across random and potentially unwanted web links. Furthermore, these ads are sponsored. By displaying sponsored commercials, the virus actually generates web traffic to their pages. As a result, hackers gain profit. Simple as that. The thing is, though, crooks’ revenue would come at your expense. Sponsored links are never reliable. That means there are some corrupted and very dangerous links currently on your PC screen. Unfortunately, you can’t tell which ad is real and which one is bogus unless you click. Our advice is to stay away from all links generated by this infection. Chances are, anything the virus displays, causes damage. The Media-fire.org website itself is a questionable advertising platform. It’s used by hackers to spread malware online so its ads are incredibly unsafe. As if that wasn’t enough, the adware/PUP also spies on your browsing-related information. Yes, you may experience financial scams. If you’re especially unfortunate, you might even fall victim to identity theft.

How did I get infected with?

Without a doubt, the easiest way to get your PC compromised is with bundled software. Do you often download program bundles off of the Internet? Then you should know how dangerous that is. Unless you check out all programs one by one, you may install a whole bouquet of infections. Furthermore, you end up completely unaware of the fact you’ve downloaded malware. To protect your machine, all you have to do is pay attention to the process. Opt for the Custom option instead of the Basic one. Be careful what terms/conditions you accept. Also, avoid unverified websites and illegitimate freeware or shareware bundles. Remember that preventing installation is much easier than having to delete a virus afterwards. Do the right thing concerning your safety. Sometimes hackers send malware straight to your inbox too. If you notice some random spam email or a message you don’t trust, just delete it. Clicking it open may set free a nasty parasite and cause you a great headache. Last but not least, avoid third-party pop-ups because those are usually corrupted.

Why is this dangerous?

Once your computer gets infected, the virus starts redirecting you. You end up on Media-fire.org and many more equally unreliable websites. Apart from the obvious fact this is dangerous, you can’t find anything you search for online. This program installs a browser plugin. Its malicious extension is compatible with some of the most popular browsers online. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer are now injected with ads. As mentioned, you have to stay away from these web links. Even though they might appear to be harmless, you should know better. By displaying pop-ups, hackers use the pay-per-click mechanism to gain money. Keep in mind that sponsored commercials must be avoided. Last but not least, the virus poses serious threats to your privacy. Don’t tolerate this nuisance. To delete it manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How to Remove Media-fire.org virus

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Media-fire.org 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.

The Media-fire.org adware is specifically designed to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.

STEP 1: Uninstall Media-fire.org from Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Clean Media-fire.org from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Media-fire.org leftovers from the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall Media-fire.org from your computer

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

 

Type “regedit”

 

navigate to HKCU\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Modify the string with a value data and set it to google.com for example.

STEP 2 : Remove Media-fire.org homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Media-fire.org by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

How to Permanently Remove Media-fire.org Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

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