Introduction of Magic Disk
Magic Disk – a small utility which allows to create password protected ISO files. It display the digital signature by Chengdu Xingju Infinite Technology Co., Ltd. It lacks the official website and is an application of cleaning disks, remove temporary internet files and free up space. It mount them like a driver letter in Windows operating system. This utility is useful for users who looks for password protected volume which can be mount or dismount as per the requirement. But the Magic Disk is installed with unwanted programs and does not offer to uninstall it. It writes few file on the following locations like :
- C:\Program Files (x86)\mgdisk\mgdisk.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\mgdisk\mgdinst.dll
- C:\Program Files (x86)\mgdisk\mgdisk.db3
How does Magic Disk get om your computer?
Magic Disk is installed by freeware that does not disclose that other offers can be installed with it. Hence it is important to pay attention to the license agreements and also on installation screens when you are installing anything from the internet. It is good to select the advance and custom option because it will typically disclose that 3rd party software installation. Moreover, if the installation screen offers to install other unwanted application, it is strictly advised that immediately cancel the installation process and never use the free software.
The other methods are also play a vital role to inject this virus into your system. The spam mail attachments when you try to open, this leads to the virus penetration. This is due to the malicious code which is generally hidden at the back of the attached files. Visiting the malicious sites and transferring the files from peer to peer unsafe network are also one of the major cause for penetrating this potentially unwanted program.
Harmful effects of Magic Disk
Once Magic Disk get installed into your computer, it starts to do some unwanted activities. It shows more advertisements and pop-ups. It will also show banner, offers, deals and coupons. The system runs very slowly that usual. The homepage will get reset that you haven't requested. The antivirus and firewall protection get disable. The internet connection speed get slow and it may also be possible that your system get freeze. You may also get redirected to unwanted websites.
The antivirus found this malware as :
- ADWARE/ELEX.lyfh Adware ( 005135041 )
- Suspicious_GEN.F47V0625 W32/Trojan.GWZB-3151
- PUP.Optional.ChinAd
- PUP.Optional.MagicDisk
- ApplicUnwnt.UnclassifiedMalware
- Artemis!D751195B464C
- Gen:Variant.Johnnie.32078
- PUP.SystemOptimizer
- PUP/Generic
The hackers actually make profit by stealing your data. They track your all online activities. This is the significant method that they collect your information and the privacy will get disturb. So, it is recommended here that you should delete Magic Disk quickly from your computer.
Click to Free Scan for Magic Disk on PC
How to Uninstall Magic Disk from Compromised System
Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Magic Disk
(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)
Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives
Step:3 Uninstall Magic Disk from Control Panel
Step:4 How to Remove Magic Disk from Startup Items
Step:5 How to Remove Magic Disk from Localhost Files
Steps 6: How to Remove Magic Disk and Block Pop-ups on Browsers
How to Remove Magic Disk from IE
Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons
In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Magic Disk extensions which is to be deleted
How to Uninstall Magic Disk from Google Chrome
How to Block Magic Disk on Mozilla FF
How to Get Rid of Magic Disk on Edge on Win 10
Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking Magic Disk. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC
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