Metaphyc.info ads: what it is and how to remove it
Metaphyc.info is a domain name, not a program. This name can show up on any web browser, including Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and others.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Metaphyc.info ads: summary
| Distribution | The adware that promotes Metaphyc.info redirect virus is usually downloaded via freeware packages from third-party download sources like download.com, cnet.com, softonic.com, and so on. |
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| Damage | The longer this domain displays ads, the more third-party notifications you may accidentally agree to receive. No one controls the generated content, so clicking on it on otherwise interacting with it can lead to malware infiltration. |
| Name | Metaphyc.info |
| Type | Adware |
| Sub-type | Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) |
| Symptoms | Once the adware enters the system, the web browser starts randomly redirecting to misleading websites that either contain commercial content or ask to enable Push Notifications. Apart from that, the web browser may run slow due to the overfilling of banners, ads, and etc. Unexpected redirects to misleading third-party websites where offers, such as install software, are presented. |
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| Removal options | Metaphyc.info removal can create even more frustration as PUPs like this run in the background. The easiest way to remove Metaphyc.info malware is to run a scan with a professional anti-malware. However, manual removal is also possible using a guide given below. |
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| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Domains | metaphyc.info |
| Ads shown as | Redirects through ad pages |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox |
| First seen | 21 July 2020 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
Is Metaphyc.info ads dangerous?
From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since
Metaphyc.info is a misleading advertising platform that shows up within web browsers if the system contains an adware
Metaphyc.info is a domain name, not a program.
This name can show up on any web browser, including Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and others. However, there's one condition for this misleading domain to emerge - the system should run an adware or another potentially unwanted program (PUP). In fact, it's an advertising platform, which is used for promoting third-party content, redirecting to sponsored sites, and, in general, generating advertising revenue.
Although Metaphyc.info redirects cannot harm the system directly, the adware may try to promote potentially dangerous websites. Therefore, if you keep seeing the websites saying that certain website "wants to show notifications" and claims like "Click Allow to confirm that you are not a Robot," that's obviously a trick used to trick people into subscribing Push Notifications .
These notifications are most probably legitimate. However, subscribing to them my end with ongoing Metaphyc.info ads, pop-ups, and banners that not only cover the original content but can also redirect you to scam/phishing sites.
Metaphyc.info redirects are the results of a potentially unwanted program that might have infiltrated the system via freeware/shareware bundles. Although it's a non-malicious cyber threat, installing it is not a good sign since having an ad-supported browser helper object means an ongoing flow of commercial ads and random redirects to sites like pushlommy.com, enewssubspush.info, pushisback.com, directlinkkpush.com, and others.
Nevertheless, the initial redirect to Metaphyc.info site delivers suchlike messages:
These pop-ups are used to make people enable third-party notifications. Once the Allow button is clicked, the user starts receiving the untrustworthy pop-up ads. Most of the pop-ups, banners, or interstitial ads trigger users' surprise because the content they see corresponds to the latest search queries.
That's because the Metaphyc.info virus may render tracking cookies and continuously follow what the user is looking for, what ads he/she clicks on, etc. Aside from such details, the virus may also collect some personal information, for example, IP address or email address.
Metaphyc.info virus can even trigger downloads of fake updates, rogue prize giveaways, display misleading proposals that eventually may end up with the downloads of malware. In fact, there's nothing reliable about this advertising platform or the adware that triggers it, so the best decision that you can come up with is a full Metaphyc.info removal.
Experts from Virusai.lt warn that intruders like adware and potentially unwanted programs seek to scam people and flood their browsers with misleading ads. The biggest problem is that some of its affiliates can decide to promote malware and, therefore, regularly provide you will a pop-up that redirects to malware download sites. Therefore, prevent such a scenario and remove Metaphyc.info adware without a delay.
From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since
A precipitated freeware installation can end up with the installation of PUPs
It's not a secret that applications having deceptive plans are spread in a deceptive manner too.
However, it's a matter of fact that adware, browser hijacker, and similar malware is also distributed in a misleading way.
Browser-based malware is typically spread bundled with freeware and shareware. The trickster is those additional components (add-ons, extensions, plug-ins, etc.) are not disclosed properly - the are disguised under Quick or Basic installation. Therefore, if the user selects such an installation setup, he or she will not find out that a bunch of malware has been installed alongside.
Having this trick of scammers in mind, users should carefully choose what freeware to install and how its installation process should be performed. The most primitive thing to remember is to opt for the Advanced or Custom installation method and monitor the installation process carefully. Look for the offers to install "optional features" that are somehow going to improve the web browsing experience.
From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Metaphyc.info
- PUPs can cause damage to the system's performance, i.e.
- supporting files might be installed, Registry keys created, cached system folders, etc.
- Such and similar damage might be addressed by utility.
Check your browser and PC
- Address:
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How to remove Metaphyc.info ads
How to remove the Metaphyc.info extension
Do the browser steps in every browser and profile on the PC, then check Windows for the program that installed the extension.
Step 1: Remove extensions you did not add
Metaphyc.info often works through an extension, so go through the extension list of each browser:
chrome://extensionsedge://extensions- Extensions and themes in Firefox
Switch suspicious extensions off one at a time and reload the page where the problem shows, then remove the one that stops it, and any other you did not add.
Remember the other browsers and profiles on the PC. If Remove is missing or greyed out, a policy forces the extension, which the policy step deals with. Windows 11 and Windows 10 show the same pages.
Chrome on Windows 11: More > Extensions > Manage extensions. Full procedure with screenshots: Remove a browser extension
Step 2: Uninstall programs you did not mean to install
Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps in Windows 11, or Settings > Apps > Apps & features in Windows 10, and sort the list by install date. Look at what appeared around the day the problem started and uninstall every program you do not recognise or did not choose.
Free converters, PDF and video tools, "system optimizers" and unknown browsers are the usual carriers of Metaphyc.info. If a name is unclear, search for it before you remove it, so you do not uninstall a driver or a Windows component.
Full procedure with screenshots: Uninstall a program or app in Windows On uGetFix
Step 3: Reset the browser
Finish the browser part with a reset, which puts the search engine, start page, new tab page and site permissions back to their defaults and switches extensions off. Chrome: Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults.
Edge: Settings > Reset settings. Firefox: Help > More troubleshooting information > Refresh Firefox, which also removes its extensions. Your bookmarks and saved passwords are kept, and the menus are the same on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Chrome on Windows 11: Settings > Reset settings. Full procedure with screenshots: Reset a browser and fix a hijacked search engine
Step 4: Scan the PC, then run the offline scan
Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, run a Full scan and remove everything it finds. Then select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and click Scan now: the PC restarts and scans before Windows loads, which finds files that hide while Windows runs.
Save your work first, because the offline scan takes about 15 minutes. Both scans are built into Windows 11 and Windows 10, and a second scanner from another vendor is a useful extra opinion.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Uninstall from Windows
The following guide will help you to navigate the adware removal process from Windows OS.
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.
Remove from Google Chrome
Reset Google Chrome's settings if the web browser has been a target for malware.
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.
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.
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)
Mozilla Firefox keeps triggering Metaphyc.info redirects where you are asked to enable Push Notifications? Stop such behavior by initiating these steps:
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.
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.
Delete from macOS
If you are suffering from the Metaphyc.info redirect virus on Mac, make sure to eliminate malware and then restore the web browser's settings as explained below.
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.
Do not let government spy on you
The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices.
Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet.
You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using VPN.
Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.
Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack
Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings.
Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact - you can set this process to be performed automatically.
When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use for the data restoration process.
From our report of Jul 2020 · not reviewed since
Disable Metaphyc.info pop-ups by removing PUPs from the system
Metaphyc.info removal is the process that should be initiated as soon as we browser starts initiating redirects to suspicious third-party websites.
The sooner you react, the less damage the malware causes. However, if it has been inside, it means that it has already initiated some registry changes, affected applications, programs, or folders.
Unfortunately, the mentioned virus damage will not be repaired during the Metaphyc.info removal processes. The scan with a professional anti-virus program will remove the malicious entries from the system.
However, the anti-virus tool is not capable of fixing the virus damage that has been triggered by malicious processes, but these changes do not exhibit malicious behavioral traits anymore. Therefore, a full system repair should be initiated using a tool, such as .
Questions about Metaphyc.info ads
How do I stop metaphyc.info from opening?
Find and remove whatever opens it. Start with the browser's extensions page and remove anything you do not remember adding. Next, open the notification settings and take away permission from sites you do not recognise.
Then check Settings > Apps > Installed apps for programs added around the day the redirects began, and uninstall those. Restart the browser and test a few links after each step.
If metaphyc.info still appears, reset the browser, which restores the default search engine, start page and permissions without deleting bookmarks or saved passwords. Redirects that survive a reset in every browser point to a program in Windows, and a full scan is the next step.
Is it safe that my browser was redirected to metaphyc.info?
Landing on metaphyc.info does not infect the PC by itself. A browser does not run programs from a page without your action. The danger is in the pages that come next:
- some ask you to allow notifications
- some show fake virus warnings
- some offer downloads
- ask for card details
If you only saw those pages and closed them, nothing more is needed than removing whatever caused the redirect. If you allowed notifications, remove that permission.
If you downloaded a file, delete it unopened, or uninstall it if you ran it. If you typed a password or card number on one of the pages, change the password and call your bank.
What is Metaphyc.info?
Metaphyc.info is an adware extension, a kind of adware. It earns money by showing redirects through ad pages, and each view, click or redirect pays whoever runs it. It is not something people usually choose; it arrives through a free download, a fake button or a misleading prompt.
Metaphyc.info does not encrypt files or take control of Windows, but its ads are sold to anyone, including scam operators, so they can lead to fake virus warnings and unwanted downloads. The steps in this guide remove it from Windows and from each browser.
Which browsers does Metaphyc.info affect?
In the cases we checked, Metaphyc.info showed up in Chrome, Edge and Firefox. That does not rule out others on your PC, since adware installers often target every browser they find, and permissions and extensions sync across computers signed in to the same browser account.
Open each browser you have, go to its extensions page and its notification settings, and remove anything you do not recognise. Profiles count separately: Chrome and Edge can each hold several, and each one needs checking on its own.
Are the pop-ups I see really from Metaphyc.info?
Compare them with the details in the table above. Metaphyc.info produces redirects through ad pages, and the clearest sign of it is redirects to metaphyc.info. Other adware looks similar, so check the name of the sending site at the bottom of a notification, the address in the tab that opened, or the newest entries on the extensions page.
If those match, this guide fits. If you see a different name, the same kind of steps apply, but remove the item you actually find rather than guessing.
Can an adware pop-up infect my PC just by appearing?
No. A pop-up, a notification or a new tab is only a web page or a message. It cannot run programs on Windows by itself, provided the browser and Windows are up to date. Infection needs a step from you:
- running a downloaded file
- installing an extension
- giving a stranger remote access
That is why scam pages work so hard to make you click. Close such pages with the tab's X or by closing the browser, not with buttons inside the page, which may start a download.
My scan found nothing, but the ads continue. Why?
Because the source may not be a file a scanner looks for. Browser notifications are a permission stored in the browser, and many adware extensions are not flagged because they come from an official store.
Some ad-supported programs are only reported if you enable detection of potentially unwanted apps. So a clean scan does not mean the job is done. Check each browser's notification permissions and extension list by hand, and turn on Potentially unwanted app blocking in Windows Security before scanning again.
Did Metaphyc.info collect my data?
Adware typically collects what it needs to choose ads:
- the sites you visit
- search terms
- approximate location
- browser and system details
Extensions with permission to read and change data on all websites can technically see everything on those pages, including forms. That is a privacy problem rather than proof of theft.
If you typed card details or passwords while it was active, changing the most important passwords is a reasonable precaution. Clearing cookies after removal ends the tracking sessions it may have started.
I let a "support technician" from an ad connect to my PC. What should I do?
Act quickly but calmly. Disconnect the PC from the internet first, so the connection ends. Uninstall the remote access tool they asked you to install and check Installed apps for anything else added during the call.
Run a Microsoft Defender full scan and offline scan. From another device, change your e-mail and banking passwords and sign out of all sessions.
If you paid by card, bank transfer or gift card, contact your bank or the card issuer immediately, and report the scam to the police. Do not answer if they call back.
Will Fortect remove Metaphyc.info?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For Metaphyc.info, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- WebEngage: The Ultimate Guide to Push Notifications [2020] (read October 6, 2026)
- Virusai: SAUGUMO IR VIRUSŲ NAUJIENOS (read October 6, 2026)
- Kaspersky: Malware & Computer Virus Facts & FAQs (read October 6, 2026)
- Google Chrome Help: Use notifications to get alerts (no longer online) (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)