Uninstall MapsFox from Firefox

 

MapsFox is a well-known adware which has been bothering Windows users. Although, the deceptive appearance of this adware has tricked various system users who convinced into installing this toolbar onto their machine as a simple way to convert their documents to PDF format. The toolbar offers a possibility in order to convert various files straight from web browser’s startup page. However, this adware forgets to mention that, after getting inside, MapsFox changes the start page, new tab page and other settings on installed Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera and other browsers. So, if wondering is the toolbar safe, the short answer is no.

Annoying Activities Initiates By MapsFox

• MapsFox sets its own domain as default search engine, new tab URL address or homepage.
• Redirects the victimized computer users to promotional web portals.
• Displays large amount of pop-up advertisements on user’s computer screen.
• Gathers browsing-related data about the infected system users.
• Blocks user’s attempts to uninstall MapsFox from their operating systems.

How To Deal With MapsFox Adware?

So-called this computer virus replaces the affected browser’s homepage with fake search provider that offer quick access to some popular domains or file converting services. Although, using a new search tool is not recommended due to the suspicious browser redirect tendencies. Cyber security researchers warn about potentially unsafe redirect issues when MapsFox threat force infected users to visit unreliable or even high-risk domains once they click on the displayed search result link. So, even if you are rerouted to Yahoo search results, you can never be sure that the displayed link you click is safe.

Moreover, those computer users who are already interested in MapsFox removal from Google Chrome or other widely used Internet browsers can head straight to the end of this security article. Experts have provided brief elimination instructions of this adware that will help you not only to remove fake extension, but also reset your web browsers to the primary state. However, the quickest method to remove MapsFox is to scan the PC with a credible anti-spyware tool. In case, if this method does not satisfy your needs, then please check the manual removal instructions mentioned at the end of this article.

Step:1 Remove MapsFox or any Suspicious Program from Control Panel resulting in Pop-ups

• Click on Start and in Menu, Select Control Panel.

• In Control Panel, Search for MapsFox or any suspicious program

 

• Once found, Click to Uninstall MapsFox or related program from list of Programs

• However, if you are not sure do not Uninstall it as this will remove it permanently from the system.

Step:2 How to Reset Google Chrome to Remove MapsFox

• Open Google Chrome browser on your PC
• On the top right corner of the browser you will see 3 stripes option, click on it.
• After that click on Settings from the list of menus available on chrome’s panel.

• At the end of the page, a button is available with option to “Reset settings”.

• Click on the button and get rid of MapsFox from your Google Chrome.

How to Reset Mozilla Firefox to Uninstall MapsFox

• Open Mozilla Firefox web browser and click on the options icon with 3 stripes sign and also click on help option with (?) mark.
• Now click on “Troubleshooting Information” from the given list.

• Within the upper right corner of the next window you can find “Refresh Firefox” button, click on it.

• To reset your Mozilla Firefox browser simply click on “Refresh Firefox” button again, after which all unwanted changes made by MapsFox will be removed automatically.

Steps to Reset Internet Explorer to Get Rid of MapsFox

• You need to close all Internet Explorer windows which are currently working or open.
• Now open Internet Explorer again and click on Tools button, with wrench icon.
• Go to the menu and click on Internet Options.

• A dialogue box will appear, then click on Advanced tab on it.
• Saying Reset Internet Explorer Settings, click on Reset again.

• When IE applied the default settings then, click on Close. And then click OK.

Restart the PC is a must for taking effect on all the changes you have made.

Step:3 How to Protect your PC from MapsFox in Near Future

Steps to Turn On Safe Browsing Features

Internet Explorer: Activate SmartScreen Filter against MapsFox

• This can be done on IE Versions 8 and 9. It mailnly helps in detecting MapsFox while browsing
• Launch IE
• Choose Tools in IE 9. If you are using IE 8, Find Safety option in Menu
• Now Select SmartScreen Filter and opt for Turn on SmartScreen Filter
• Once done, Restart IE

How to Enable Phishing and MapsFox Protection on Google Chrome

• Click on Google Chrome browser
• Select Customize and Control Google Chrome (3-Bar Icon)
• Now Choose Settings from the option
• In the Settings Option, Click on Show advanced Settings which can be found at the bottom of the Setup
• Select Privacy Section and click on Enable Phishing and Malware Protection
• Now Restart Chrome, this will keep your browser safe from MapsFox

How to Block MapsFox Attack and Web Forgeries

• Click to Load Mozilla Firefox
• Press on Tools on Top Menu and Select options
• Choose Security and enable check mark on following
• warn me when some site installs add-ons
• Block reported Web forgeries
• Block reported attack Sites

If still MapsFox exists on your system, Scan your PC to detect and Get Rid of it

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