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  • Verified · May 2018

How to remove go.mennythanks.com

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

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Go.mennythanks.com is a sneaky program that aims to take over your regular browser

Go.mennythanks.com browser hijacker picture

Go.mennythanks.com is classified as a browser hijacker that is capable of taking over most popular ones, like Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and others. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) operates as a fraudulent web directory which tricks computer users into believing its legitimacy.

Name Go.mennythanks.com
Type Browser hijacker
Compatible browsers Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc
Potential dangers May install other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), display advertising content and lead to unsafe pages
Symptoms Changes the new tab URL, homepage and default search engine to hxxp://go.mennythanks.com/
Removal Usually computer users struggle with PUPs elimination. Likewise, you can avoid the difficulties by using FortectIntego for Go.mennythanks.com removal

Browser hijackers and other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)[1] cannot be called viruses. Although, their features of promoting affiliate websites and/or software can lead to potential harm to your system. Here is the fraction of MennyThanks Terms of Use:

During your use of the Software, it may offer you during the installation to use and install additional software by other software providers.

Note that even though a vast of the additional software offers might only be annoying, others might be capable of collecting personal information and putting your privacy at risk or also have malware-like features. Thus, Go.mennythanks.com is not a safe search engine to use.

Furthermore, this software can significantly deteriorate your browsing experience by displaying ads. Such activity not only is annoying but can also make your browsing unbearable as the advertising content will continuously disrupt you and flood with banners, in-text, and pop-ups.

Despite the fact that many people believe that advertisements are harmless, there is a high risk that once you click on them, they can redirect you to less than reliable websites where hackers distribute their malicious applications[2]. Likewise, your computer is not safe when Go.mennythanks.com is operating. 

Go.mennythanks.com takes over regular browsers

If you want to protect your PC, we strongly advise you to remove Go.mennythanks.com first. You can quickly do so with a professional anti-malware software, such as FortectIntego, or by using the manual elimination guidelines. They are attached at the end of this article.

After Go.mennythanks.com removal, make sure that there are no additional components left by this software. Since this procedure might be complicated, we suggest scanning your computer files automatically with an antivirus.

Bundling — the method used to deliver browser hijackers

Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) can enter the system without a direct permission since they are bundled with other software. This allows deceiving users who install free applications inattentively and rush through the procedure by clicking “Next.”

Therefore, you should follow these steps to prevent the browser hijacker from entering the system:

  1. Avoid Quick/Recommended settings and only choose Advanced/Custom ones;
  2. Carefully read the Privacy Policy, EULA, and Terms of Use;
  3. Search for pre-selected boxes that give your permission to install additional software;
  4. Uncheck them and run a full system scan with an antivirus.

Uninstall Go.mennythanks.com right now

If you are no longer able to use your preferred search engine and instead redirected to Go.mennythanks.com, your system is infected with a browser hijacker. In this case, you need to immediately clean your computer and check for other potentially unwanted programs.

You can remove Go.mennythanks.com manually. Although, this an advanced elimination method which also consumes more time. Thus, NoVirus.uk[3] team suggest it only for more experienced computer users. 

However, you can easily complete Go.mennythanks.com removal with the help of a professional security software. This is a great way to protect your PC in the future as purchasing antivirus is a long-term investment in your computer's security that could help you avoid data loss in case of ransomware or private information leaks. 

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

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

Remove the unwanted program:

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

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

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

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

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

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. 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.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. 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.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

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

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

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

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. 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:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

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

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