Wednesday, 26 June 2013

How to remove Ma-Config.com virus

Ma-Config.com virus can be categorized as multi-task infection because it can hijack your browser, display unwanted spam content and also steals your personal information too. The Ma-Config.com malware uses security holes to infect a computer, it can also be downloaded by user as it offers some system maintenance services so users may fall for this tricky application. Anyhow, soon after getting into your computer, Ma-Config.com virus will compromise your Firefox, Google Chrome or any other browser`s security and configurations. After this, it will be able to show unwanted commercial content to you, it will be able to redirect your search queries or web links to http://Ma-Config.com. Apart from this, as we mentioned it could steal your private information, it is important to uninstall Ma-Config.com virus and its associated files to prevent damages to your system.
Common Symptoms of Ma-Config.com infection:
This kind of malwares usually change your Homepage, Search provider, Desktop Background.
They can display bunch of unstoppable pop-ups advertisements.
Computer performs slower then usual, browser may crash over and over.
Strange websites are automatically opened on the computer after a frequent interval.
Disabled Folder options, Task manager, Registry editing tools.
Advertisements from stranger companies start to appear out of nowhere.
Unexpected browser behaviors such as URL/link redirects.
Unwanted and unknown Plugin/extension or add-ons attached with browser.
Useless shortcuts on desktop or creepy websites added to favorites/bookmarks without your knowledge.


How to uninstall Ma-Config.com
Remove toolbars, plugins, extensions, add-ons
Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox users:
Go to TOOLS and then click MANAGE ADD-ON, From there, select Extensions, Toolbars and remove the Ma-Config.com if found. Make sure Google is set as default search Provider.

















Google Chrome Users:
Click SETTINGS icon and select SETTINGS, then open Extensions, toolbar, search provider options, remove the Ma-Config.com if listed there. Make sure Google is set as default search Provider.
Uninstall from Control Panel
Open CONTROL PANEL, then ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS or “Programs and Features”, now lookup for Ma-Config.com and uninstall if it is listed.
How to delete Ma-Config.com manually:
If the malware did not go away after uninstall procedure, try these steps. Please note, the manual removal method is a bit complex and it can go wrong if you perform its tasks incorrectly. It is advised to run an automatic virus removal software for safe and easy solutions. However, if you are good with Manual removal, do the steps below.
Possibly corrupt registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
Delete files:
Open then following folders or search for Ma-Config.com in My Computer and delete if found files associated with this bug.
C:\program files
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\
Ma-Config.com virus removal tool
It is always good and safe to use an automatic software to detect and eliminate viruses and malwares.

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