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  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Dec 2016

How to remove myTv Search Plus virus

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

Olivia Morelli · Ransomware analyst

Should you remove myTV Search Plus?

myTV Search Plus virus is actually a potentially unwanted program (PUP)[1], which spreads bundled with other free programs. Currently, it can infect Chrome browser only. If you install myTV Search Plus hijacker unknowingly, then there is a great chance that your computer system will get contaminated with other questionable MyAppLine products, such as MyTV Start or Search by MyTV. Typically, infected browsers display tv.searchalgo.com search engine[2] on home and new tab page, and function suspiciously. For example, you might start receiving a lot more pop-up ads than ever before, and you might also encounter a greater number of banner ads on websites that you visit. What is more, myTV Search Plus redirect virus causes redirections to mytv.tvnoop.com site repeatedly. We want to warn you and say that no matter how attractive myTV Search Plus ads look, do not click on them. They are designed to draw your attention, since this program can collect personal (!) information about you. When we investigated myappline’s official website and accessed the Privacy Policy page, we have discovered some very controversial statements[3]. You can see them below:

During the administration process of the website, myAppline needs to gather some personal information, in order to personalize the website usage and personalize the user’s experience […] We may collect your name, email address, country of origin, and, (if you choose) your nickname, telephone number, website, company, and title […] We use the information that you provide for such purposes as […] customizing and improving our services, delivering targeted content and ads that may be of interest to you.

Picture of myTV Search Plus virus

Now let us explain what can happen if you click on these ads or paid search results that tv.searchalgo.com search delivers. First of all, we do not want to say that absolutely every link provided by this program is malicious or hazardous. However, some of them can lead to really dubious websites. For example, you might end up on sites that suggest free software, updates, and similar content. Such sites often look very entertaining and do not arouse suspicion at all. However, you should decline suggestions to add any type of software to your computer system. Vague third-party sites frequently advertise useless and highly annoying software, which typically belongs to spyware category. In the worst case, you might end up with a malware-type program on the system. To bypass such hazards, do not fall for interesting-looking offers to try various free software. To protect your computer, make sure you remove myTV Search Plus extension along with other obscure programs and tools. The best way to eliminate them from the computer system is to launch anti-spyware[4] (or, if you wish – anti-malware) software and let it detect potential threats automatically. If you wish to take care of myTV Search Plus removal with your own hands, follow instructions provided below this article.

When did you install this application to your PC?

Many computer users enjoy trying new programs, but such activities can lead to dire consequences, especially if the user does not know how to install new software safely. In fact, it is easy to install programs in a safe way. While the majority of computer users install programs in a rush using DEFAULT or STANDARD options, go for unconventional ones and pick either CUSTOM or ADVANCED option[5]. These settings will give you the opportunity to see what additional programs are added to your download and also lets you choose whether you want them in your computer or not. It is highly recommended to drop off these extra programs.

Uninstall myTV Search Plus without hassle

How to remove myTV Search Plus virus? It is a question that we receive quite often. We are here to explain you how to delete this potentially unwanted program from your system, so prepare for it. First of all, you will have to decide whether you are going for automatic or manual myTV Search Plus removal method. In case you want to delete this PUP manually, scroll down and follow instructions provided by our experts. If you decide to use anti-malware software, update the one you have or download FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or another trustworthy one and scan the system with it. Be patient, and when it finishes scanning the system, remove detected threats in a single mouse click.

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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