The Efficient Search.mpc.am Browser Hijacker Removal

Overview of Search.mpc.am Redirect

Search.mpc.am is classified as a browser hijacker program that intrudes into your computer system without your knowledge. It’s installed after you have installed MPC Cleaner. All the users who have always been in trouble with Search.mpc.am may definitely know what will happen when they surf on the Internet. The changes of browser setting will begin as soon as this browser hijacker sits on your browser and also the replacement of the default homepage named Search.mpc.am will lead to unwanted websites. A flood of unreliable commercial pop-up ads easily make your accidental links click so that they can generate fraudulent revenue.

Reasons for Urgent Search.mpc.am Removal

• You may go through an uncomfortable searching experience because of the continuous failure in reaching wanted website, the annoying suspicious websites, and a succession of pop-up ads and banners.
• Your personal information may be in high risk, even worse, Search.mpc.am will cause your financial loss if you do not surf cautiously. Each time when you go online, this malicious program will monitor your activities and capture browser histories to collect your banking and e-mail authentication details and any other personal information.
• More malware that contribute to serious damage of computer system will be brought dues to the belated removal. Being a browser hijacker, it is capable of causing redirect to cooperated web pages. It is hard for us to judge whether the third-party sites is safe or not, many malicious links will possibly spread malware to your computer. At this time, complicated removal will consume a lot of time.

In short, Although Search.mpc.am won’t destroy your data, it will result in numerous PC issues and security concerns. And how can we solve this problem effectively. More details are presented as follows.

Guide for Search.mpc.am Hijacker Removal

Method 1: Traditional way to remove Search.mpc.am
Method 2: Automatically remove Search.mpc.am with SpyHunter

Method 1 - Manual removal way for Search.mpc.am applies to window XP, window 7, window 8, window 10 and more.
Step 1: Uninstall Search.mpc.am and related programs in Control Panel

①　Windows 7 / Vista / XP systems

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs)

②　 Window 10 / Windows 8 systems

Tap the Windows key + I to launch Settings (if you are window 8 user, press the Windows key + Q) →Control Panel → Programs and Features

Step 2：Delete all the registry entries generated by Search.mpc.am
1.Click Win+R, type regedit in Run box and then click “OK” to continue

2.Delete all the infection registry entries listed below

Step 3： Remove Search.mpc.am by resetting your web browsers

1. Google Chrome
   1.Open Google Chrome，then click on the icon “Customize and control Google Chrome”
   2.Select “Settings”，click on “Show advanced settings”（at the bottom of this page）
   3. Find the Reset browser settings option，then click on “Reset” button to reset your Google Chrome


2.  Internet Explorer (IE)
   1. Open Internet Explorer, go to “Tools”, and then click on Internet Options.
   2. In the Internet Options dialog box, click on the “Advanced” tab, then click on the “Reset” button.
   3. In the Reset Internet Explorer settings section, check the “Delete personal settings” box, and then click on “Reset”


3. Mozilla Firefox (FF)
   1. Open Firefox, click the Firefox button, go to the “Help” sub-menu, and select “Troubleshooting Information”.
   2. Click the “Reset Firefox” button in the upper-right corner of the Troubleshooting Information page.
   3. Then click “Reset Firefox” in the confirmation window that opens. Firefox will close and be reset

Step 4： Delete the folder generated by Search.mpc.am
1.Tap CTRL+SHIFT+ESC, choose “Start Task Manager” , find its associated running process and then click “End Task”

2. Delete malicious folder
Go to Disk C, click “Organize”, and then select “Folder and search options”.
When you’re in Folder Options window, please click on its View tab, tick “Show hidden files and folders” and non-tick “Hide extensions for known file types” and then press “OK”

If you feel tired of the manual removal, we will recommend you a more easier and efficient way to get rid of Search.mpc.am. Please shift your attention to method two.

Method 2 - Automatical Search.mpc.am removal with SpyHunter (efficient, effective, suitable  for all kinds of computers)

Why SpyHunter is better for you?

•  It’s a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application.
•  No bundle software, safety and overall protection are guaranteed.
•  It can detect all the threats in your PC and help you get rid of them.
• All you need to do is install and run it.

Step one: Click “Download” to free download SpyHunter. The installation progress lasts a few minutes, please be patient.

Step two: Run its exe file to install the program according to the instruction 

Step three: Launch SpyHunter and click “Scan Computer Now!”to start a full system scan.

When the Quick Scan is done, all the threats in your PC are detected successfully.

Step four: choose “Select All” and then click “Remove” to finish all the threats removal.

(Note: SpyHunter is only free for malware detection, the full version of SpyHunter is strongly recommended if you want a better and overall protection for your PC.)