How to remove Mp3tagApp adware [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

The adware virus often modify all web browser shortcuts that located on your Desktop to force you visit various intrusive ad web pages. As a result, your browser can still redirect you to an undesired ad web site despite your internet browser is actually free of adware virus.

We recommend you to get rid of Mp3tagApp and clean your computer from unwanted pop-up ads as quickly as possible, until the presence of the ad-supported software has not led to even worse consequences. You need to follow the step-by-step tutorial below that will help you to completely delete Mp3tagApp adware, using only the built-in Windows features and a few of specialized free malware removal tools.

How to remove Mp3tagApp adware virus

There are a few solutions which can be used to delete Mp3tagApp . But, not all PUPs like this virus can be completely uninstalled using only manual ways. In many cases you are not able to remove any adware using standard MS Windows options. In order to remove Mp3tagApp you need complete a few manual steps and run reliable removal utilities. Most IT security specialists states that Zemana Anti-malware, Malwarebytes or AdwCleaner utilities are a right choice. These free programs are able to find and remove Mp3tagApp adware from your PC system and return your web browser settings to defaults.

Manual Mp3tagApp virus removal

The steps will help you remove Mp3tagApp adware virus. These Mp3tagApp removal steps work for the Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and MS Edge, as well as every version of MS Windows operating system.

Delete Mp3tagApp related software through the Control Panel of your personal computer

Check out the Windows Control Panel (Programs and Features section) to see all installed applications. We recommend to click on the “Date Installed” in order to sort the list of applications by the date you installed them. If you see any unknown and suspicious programs, they are the ones you need to remove.

Carefully browse through the list of installed software and remove all software which has the name similar to the Mp3tagApp. We recommend to click ‘Installed programs’ and even sorts all installed programs by date. When you have found anything suspicious that may be the hijacker, adware or potentially unwanted applications, then select this program and click ‘Uninstall’ in the upper part of the window. If the suspicious program blocked from removal, then use Revo Uninstaller Freeware to fully remove it from your personal computer.

Disinfect the internet browser’s shortcuts

Unfortunately, the Mp3tagApp adware virus can also hijack Windows shortcuts (mostly, your internet browsers shortcuts}), so that an unwanted ad web site will be opened when you start the Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge or another web-browser.

Click the right mouse button to a desktop shortcut that you use to start your web browser. Next, select the “Properties” option. Important: necessary to click on the desktop shortcut for the web browser that is redirected to ad web site or other intrusive web-page.

Further, necessary to look at the text which is written in the “Target” field. The adware can modify the contents of this field, which describes the file to be run when you launch your web-browser. Depending on the web-browser you are using, there should be:

• Google Chrome: chrome.exe
• Opera: opera.exe
• Firefox: firefox.exe
• Internet Explorer: iexplore.exe

If you are seeing an unknown text like “http://site.addres” which has been added here, then you should remove it, as on the image below.

Next, press the “OK” button to save the changes. Now, when you start the web-browser from this desktop shortcut, it does not occur automatically redirect on undesired sites. Once the step is complete, we recommend to go to the next step.

Delete unwanted Scheduled Tasks

Once installed, the Mp3tagApp adware can add a task in to the Windows Task Scheduler Library. Due to this, every time when you open your computer, it will display an annoying web-page. So, you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and get rid of all harmful tasks that have been created by ‘ad-supported’ application.

Press Windows and R keys on your keyboard at the same time. It will show a dialog box which called Run. In the text field, type “taskschd.msc” (without the quotes) and click OK. Task Scheduler window opens. In the left-hand side, press “Task Scheduler Library”, as shown on the screen below.

Task scheduler, list of tasks

In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Select the first task, its properties will be open just below automatically. Next, click the Actions tab. Necessary to look at the text which is written under Details. Found something such as “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address” or “firefox.exe http://site.address”, then you need remove this task. If you are not sure that executes the task, then google it. If it is a component of the ‘ad-supported’ program, then this task also should be removed.

Further press on it with the right mouse button and select Delete as shown on the screen below.

Task scheduler, delete a task

Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by ‘ad-supported’ program. Once is finished, close the Task Scheduler window.

Use free malware removal tools to completely remove Mp3tagApp adware

There are not many good free antimalware applications with high detection ratio. The effectiveness of malicious software removal tools depends on various factors, mostly on how often their virus/malware signatures DB are updated in order to effectively detect modern malware, ‘ad supported’ software, browser hijackers and other potentially unwanted applications. We suggest to use several programs, not just one. These programs that listed below will allow you remove all components of the adware virus from your disk and Windows registry and thereby delete Mp3tagApp adware.

Automatically delete Mp3tagApp with Zemana Anti-malware

Zemana Anti-malware is a utility which can remove adware, potentially unwanted software, hijackers and other malicious software from your machine easily and for free. Zemana Anti-malware is compatible with most antivirus software. It works under Windows (10 – XP, 32 and 64 bit) and uses minimum of PC system resources.

1. Download Zemana anti malware (ZAM) from the link below.
   
   

   Zemana AntiMalware
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   Author: Zemana Ltd
   Category: Security tools
   Update: July 16, 2019
   
2. Once the download is complete, close all software and windows on your PC. Open a file location. Double-click on the icon that’s named Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup.
3. Further, click Next button and follow the prompts.
4. Once installation is finished, click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan for the Mp3tagApp virus that designed to redirect your web browser to various ad pages. A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of files on your PC and the speed of your computer. While the tool is checking, you can see how many objects it has identified either as being malicious software.
5. When it has finished scanning, it will display a screen which contains a list of malware that has been found. Next, you need to press “Next”. Once disinfection is complete, you may be prompted to restart your computer.

Automatically get rid of Mp3tagApp virus with Malwarebytes

We recommend using the Malwarebytes Free that are completely clean your computer of the adware. The free tool is an advanced malicious software removal program created by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular antimalware technology. It is able to help you get rid of annoying Mp3tagApp adware virus, potentially unwanted programs, malicious software, hijacker infections, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your PC for free.

1. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop by clicking on the following link.
   
   

   Malwarebytes Anti-malware
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   Author: Malwarebytes
   Category: Security tools
   Update: April 15, 2020
   
2. At the download page, click on the Download button. Your internet browser will open the “Save as” dialog box. Please save it onto your Windows desktop.
3. When the download is finished, please close all applications and open windows on your machine. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup.
4. This will launch the “Setup wizard” of Malwarebytes onto your system. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
5. When the Setup wizard has finished installing, the Malwarebytes will start and show the main window.
6. Further, click the “Scan Now” button . This will begin scanning the whole PC system to find out Mp3tagApp adware virus that causes undesired pop-up advertisements. While the tool is checking, you may see number of objects it has identified either as being malicious software.
7. When it has finished scanning, it will show you the results.
8. Next, you need to click the “Quarantine Selected” button to begin cleaning your PC system. Once the process is done, you may be prompted to reboot the PC system.
9. Close the Anti-Malware and continue with the next step.

Video instruction, which reveals in detail the steps above.

Delete Mp3tagApp adware with AdwCleaner

If MalwareBytes antimalware or Zemana anti-malware cannot delete this adware virus, then we recommends to use the AdwCleaner. AdwCleaner is a free removal utility for hijackers, potentially unwanted programs, toolbars and Mp3tagApp virus that causes web-browsers to display undesired pop up advertisements.

1. Download AdwCleaner by clicking on the link below.
   
   

   AdwCleaner download
   220757 downloads
   Version: 8.3.2
   Author: Xplode, MalwareBytes
   Category: Security tools
   Update: April 28, 2022
   
2. After the download is done, double click the AdwCleaner icon. Once this tool is opened, click “Scan” button for checking your machine for the Mp3tagApp adware which cause unwanted popup advertisements to appear. A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of files on your computer and the speed of your personal computer. When a threat is detected, the count of the security threats will change accordingly.
3. When the system scan is finished, you will be displayed the list of all detected threats on your computer. Make sure all entries have ‘checkmark’ and press “Clean” button. It will show a prompt, click “OK”.

These few simple steps are shown in detail in the following video guide.

How to stop unwanted ads

Run an ad-blocker tool like AdGuard will protect you from malicious ads and content. Moreover, you may find that the AdGuard have an option to protect your privacy and stop phishing and spam web sites. Additionally, ad-blocker programs will allow you to avoid annoying advertisements and unverified links that also a good way to stay safe online.

1. Download AdGuard program from the following link.
   

   Adguard download
   25670 downloads
   Version: 6.4
   Author: © Adguard
   Category: Security tools
   Update: November 15, 2018
   
2. After the download is finished, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. When the installation is finished, press “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial which will help you get to know AdGuard better.
4. In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your computer, AdGuard will start automatically and stop pop-up advertisements, as well as other malicious or misleading web-pages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the icon named AdGuard, which can be found on your desktop.

Method of Mp3tagApp adware virus intrusion into your personal computer

The adware usually is bundled with some free applications that you download off of the World Wide Web. Once started, it will infect your computer and configure your internet browsers to display a lot of unwanted ads without your permission. In order to avoid infection, in the Setup wizard, you should be be proactive and carefully read the ‘Terms of use’, the ‘license agreement’ and other setup screens, as well as to always choose the ‘Manual’ or ‘Advanced’ setup mode, when installing anything downloaded from the Internet.

To sum up

After completing the guidance shown above, your computer should be clean from malware, browser hijackers and Mp3tagApp adware. The Chrome, FF, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge will no longer show undesired web sites when you surf the Net. Unfortunately, if the tutorial does not help you, then you have caught a new ad supported software, and then the best way – ask for help.

1. Download HijackThis from the link below and save it to your Desktop.
   
   

   HijackThis download
   4167 downloads
   Version: 2.0.5
   Author: OpenSource
   Category: Security tools
   Update: November 7, 2015
   
2. Double-click on the HijackThis icon. Next click “Do a system scan only” button.
3. When it completes the scan, the scan button will read “Save log”, click it. Save this log to your desktop.
4. Create a Myantispyware account here. Once you’ve registered, check your e-mail for a confirmation link, and confirm your account. After that, login.
5. Copy and paste the contents of the HijackThis log into your post. If you are posting for the first time, please start a new thread by using the “New Topic” button in the Spyware Removal forum. When posting your HJT log, try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately.
6. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the annoying Mp3tagApp adware virus.