How to remove MessengerPlus from computer

Simple steps to delete MessengerPlus frequently

MessengerPlus is also known as Ads by MessengerPlus which is described as rogue application that has been classified as an adware. This app is endorsed as a Facebook messenger for desktop. Simply said, this dubious malware is created and distributed by hackers with an aim to deliver intrusive advertisements campaigns. However, most of the users download and install this type of app inadvertently and therefore it is classified as potentially unwanted application. Apart from causing redirects, most PUAs have the ability to collect information related to users browsing habits.

This cunning malware also affects your online browsing experience by showing large amount of ads and popup in form of banners, surveys, pop-ups, coupons and other similar advertisements. Those displayed ads severely diminish the browsing speed as they overlay web pages and slow down browsing as well as internet speed. In order to click on such ads, they redirect you to sale-oriented, deceptive and compromised websites. Sometimes, those ads can execute malicious scripts that are designed to download and install software without having permission.

What’s more, most of the PUAs can track data. They record users browsing related information including IP addresses, pages viewed, geo-location, bank account details and other similar. After that, they share all those details with third parties who misuse it in order to generate income as much as possible. In one way or another, unwanted apps can cause system infections, financial losses and other serious privacy issues. So, to keep computer safe from further more damage, you are advised to remove MessengerPlus soon from the infected PC.

Intrusion tactics of MessengerPlus:

Most PUAs gets downloaded and installed into your system without having permission. These apps can also be installed together with other products. This misleading marketing method of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious content is called bundling. As we know, developers hide information about such apps behind custom or advance options as well as other similar settings. However, not all of the users check all those available settings and keep them remain unchecked or unchanged and often allow unwanted programs to be get installed. On the other hand, PUAs also spread through intrusive adverts as they are mainly designed to execute malicious scripts.

How to avoid installation of PUAs?

As you know, the main reasons for system infections are poor knowledge and reckless behavior therefore you must always pay close attention while downloading and installing any program as well as browsing internet. For any software download, use only official and trustworthy websites. Unofficial and free file hosting sites, peer to peer networks and other similar channels should be avoided as they are considered to be untrustworthy. While installing any program, it is important to read terms, explore all possible options, use custom or advance settings of the download/installation processes. Further, you are advised not to click on intrusive ads as they redirect you to harmful websites. So, you are advised not to click on such ads.

Remove MessengerPlus

Complete removal instructions have been described below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. So, in case, if you want to remove MessengerPlus completely from the computer then you are advised to use some reputable antivirus removal tool.

Threat specification

Name: MessengerPlus

Threat Type: Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus

Supposed Functionality: Desktop access to the Facebook messenger

Symptoms: Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.

Distribution Methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers.

Damage: Decreased computer performance, browser tracking – privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.

Removal: To remove MessengerPlus and other malware infection from computer, we advised you to go through given below removal instructions that are provided under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove MessengerPlus:

Remove the related items of MessengerPlus using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing MessengerPlus issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (MessengerPlus) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to MessengerPlus removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter. In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to MessengerPlus still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove MessengerPlus plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”. Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in MessengerPlus removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete MessengerPlus (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications. Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.