How to Remove musicFinder Search Redirects

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The musicFinder Search app does not deliver what it promises. On paper, the app is supposed to be an optimized music search engine. In practice, however, it is a nasty ad-generating parasite. Security experts have categorized it as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Following a successful infiltration, the PUP adds its malicious extension to all installed web browsers. Opera, Chrome, Safari, Edge, there is no immune browser. The PUP infects them alike. This nasty parasite forces your poor browsers to display numerous advertisements. It injects various ads on every web page you load. You will notice that websites that used to be ad-free are so heavy on adverts that your browser cannot display them correctly. Even your online videos are frequently paused for commercial breaks. And, on top of all this, shady-looking websites load automatically. Your browser gets redirected to them for no apparent reason. The reason is not apparent because the musicFinder PUP has no interface. It lurks in the shadows and causes these issues. Do not put up with this situation. Do not let this intruder remain active on your computer. It is too hazardous. The PUP is a breach of your security. Other parasites may use it further corrupt your system. What is worse, this malicious app may steal personal information, too. Do not risk your security. Take action against the musicFinder Search app as soon as possible. We have prepared a manual removal guide below this article. If you prefer automated solutions, you can always download a trustworthy anti-malware tool. You have options. Choose your method and act! The sooner you clean your device, the better!

How did I get infected with musicFinder Search?

The musicFinder Search has an official download page. You can also download it from your browser’s app store. The app may also get on your computer through trickery. The thing about PUPs is that these parasites cannot install themselves. They need your (the user’s) approval. Without your permission, they cannot enter. So, why can’t you recall installing it? Because you were cleverly deceived. The PUP asked you in the sneakiest way possible. It stole your approval. The parasite uses torrents, spam emails, software bundles and fake updates. Yet, the key to its success is not the distribution methods is uses, but your negligence! Were you just a bit more careful, you wouldn’t have to deal with this infection now. Learn your lessons so you never repeat the same mistakes again. Always take your time to verify the apps you allow on board. Read the Terms and Conditions/End User License Agreement (EULA). If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. Also, if you are offered an Advanced/Custom installation option, by all means, select it. This process is not complicated. Under it, you will be able to prevent any unwanted app from installing. Many software developers attach extra apps to the payload files of their programs. If you use the Standard installation, these extras will be installed automatically. Under the Advanced, however, you can deselect them. Make sure you inspect the list of extras carefully. These third-party apps, more often than not, are malicious. Deselect all suspicious programs.

Why is musicFinder Search dangerous?

The musicFinder Search PUP is extremely intrusive. This parasite can ruin your browsing experience in seconds. It injects dozens and dozens of advertisements on every website you load, redirects your browser to suspicious pages, and pauses your videos for commercial breaks. It is barely tolerable. If you don’t take action against the PUP, you will regret it. As the time passes, the parasite gets more aggressive. It will start to display more and more adverts. Your web traffic will get redirected more often. Every time you as much as touch your browser, numerous pop-ups will cover your screen. And when you finally think that you’ve seen the worst of it, your browser will start to crash. These obvious issues seem more annoying than dangerous. But that is not the case. Unfortunately, every advert displayed by the PUP is a potential threat. The musicFinder Search parasite has no security mechanism. Anyone willing to pay can use it to promote. All sorts of crooks do. They use the utility to reach potential victims. They spread misleading and false ads. They also redirect traffic to scam websites. If you are extremely unlucky, you may end up on infected websites too. The PUP is too hazardous to be kept on board. Remove it now, so you won’t regret it later!

How Can I Remove musicFinder Search?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the musicFinder 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 musicFinder 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: musicFinder Search

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the musicFinder 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 musicFinder Search folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!