After the installation MyDigitalCalendar causes undesired changes in the browser

MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar is a browser extension created by Mindspark Interactive Network. Due to its negative features, it is classified as a browser hijacker. Security experts noticed it spreading in Germany,[1], Algeria, and Egypt. However, it might spread further in other countries as well.
This browser extension is promoted as a tool that allows accessing free printable and online calendars. However, after installation, it also changes default search engine to hp.myway.com. Other characteristics of the hijacker include:
- Affects Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer web browsers;
- Modifies browser’s settings and shortcuts;
- Delivers an excessive amount of online ads;
- Tracks information about users.
MyDigitalCalendar virus after the infiltration might alter Windows Registry and browser’s settings in order to prevent users from removing this browser extension and setting their preferred search engine.
Taking control over the browser allows controlling and monitoring user’s behavior. Thus, developers can easily redirect users to affiliates’ sites and generate advertising-based revenue. Nevertheless, online advertising is a legitimate source of income; such activity might reduce browsing quality and put users at risk.
MyDigitalCalendar might display numerous ads that might be misleading, fake or even redirect to potentially dangerous websites. Aggregated details about users, such as browsing history, IP address, clicked ads, helps to create engaging ads that might look attractive to the users.
However, some of them might look innocent, but in reality, they might redirect to tech support scam, phishing[2] or even infected websites. Thus, you might end up installing bogus software or revealing confidential details to cyber criminals.
We highly recommend MyDigitalCalendar removal in order to protect your computer from malware and personal data from cyber criminals. Even if there’s a slightest chance to click on a malware-laden ad or expose personally-identifiable details to evil-minded people, you should not take a risk and use this tool.
If this program was installed on your computer without your knowledge, we recommend scanning the device with FortectIntego or another anti-malware. It helps to get rid of this cyber threat and its related components within several minutes.
However, if you are interested in manual elimination option, you should scroll down to the end of the article. There we have provided detailed guidelines how to remove MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar from the browser and computer without additional software.

A sneaky distribution method of the hijacker
MyDigitalCalendar has an official website that offers a download link. However, apart from direct downloads, this program might also be promoted in various software bundles.[3] In other words, it spreads together with other freeware or shareware as an optional component.
Such distribution technique is popular among developers of deceptive applications. Thus, to protect the computer from the MyDigitalCalendar hijack and other PUPs, you have to be careful with software installation.
Always opt for Advanced/Custom installation method and carefully follow each of the steps. If you notice the list of pre-selected applications or agreements to change your default search engine, unmark these entries. These programs are barely useful and might cause you more problems than benefits.
Keep in mind that Standard/Quick installation settings do not provide this feature. Thus, all additional programs are usually installed silently without asking direct permission.
Eliminate MyDigitalCalendar virus from the computer
This computer infection can be removed either manually or automatically. At the end of the article, you will find guidelines how to remove MyDigitalCalendar Toolbar manually. By following them, you need to uninstall this browser extension and get rid of other related entries that may have been installed on the system too.
When eliminating the hijacker manually, make sure that you delete all related files and other components. If you leave some of the entries, this PUP might come back to your browser and continue disturbing your browsing sessions.
In order to avoid failure and protect your PC from similar threats in the future, you should perform the automatic MyDigitalCalendar removal. This method allows dedicating this task for a professional security program.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

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