How to remove Maoha WiFi adware [Virus removal guide]

Maoha WiFi adware virus removal tutorial

The following guide will help you to delete Maoha WiFi virus from the Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows XP. Moreover, the step-by-step guide below will allow you to delete malware, browser hijacker infections, PUPs and toolbars that your PC may be infected. Please do the tutorial step by step. If you need assist or have any questions, then ask for our assistance or type a comment below. Read this manual carefully, bookmark or print it, because you may need to exit your browser or reboot your machine.

Manual Maoha WiFi virus removal

Most common adware may be uninstalled without any antivirus programs. The manual adware virus removal is blog post steps that will teach you how to remove the Maoha WiFi .

Delete virus and other potentially unwanted software through the Microsoft Windows Control Panel

In order to delete PUPs like this adware, open the Windows Control Panel and click on “Uninstall a program”. Check the list of installed applications. For the ones you do not know, run an Internet search to see if they are adware, browser hijacker or potentially unwanted programs. If yes, delete them off. Even if they are just a software which you do not use, then removing them off will increase your system start up time and speed dramatically.

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

Clean up the internet browsers shortcuts which have been hijacked by adware virus

The adware virus can hijack various Windows shortcuts on your desktop (most often, all web browsers shortcuts), so in this step you need to check and clean them by removing the argument such as http://site.address/.

Open the properties of the web-browser shortcut. Right click on the shortcut of infected web browser and choose the “Properties” option and it will display the properties of the shortcut. Next, select the “Shortcut” tab and have a look at the Target field like below.

Normally, if the last word in the Target field is chrome.exe, iexplore.exe, firefox.exe. Be sure to pay attention to the extension, should be “exe”! All shortcuts which have been changed by adware virus like Maoha WiFi usually point to .bat, .cmd or .url files instead of .exe as shown in the figure below

Another variant, an address has been added at the end of the line. In this case the Target field looks such as …Application\chrome.exe” http://site.address as shown on the screen below.

In order to fix a shortcut, you need to insert right path to the Target field or remove an address (if it has been added at the end). You can use the following information to fix your shortcuts which have been changed by virus.

Google Chrome	C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
	C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
Mozilla Firefox	C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Microsoft Internet Explorer	C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
	C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Opera	C:\Program Files (x86)\Opera\launcher.exe
	C:\Program Files\Opera\launcher.exe

Once is finished, click OK to save changes. Repeat the step for all browsers that are redirected to unwanted web-sites.

Delete unwanted Scheduled Tasks

If an intrusive web site opens automatically on Windows startup or at equal time intervals, then you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and remove all the tasks that have been created by ‘ad-supported’ program.

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

In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Select the first task, its properties will be display 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’s a component of the malicious program, then this task also should be removed.

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

Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by malicious applications. Once is complete, close the Task Scheduler window.

Run free malware removal tools to completely delete Maoha WiFi adware virus

The Maoha WiFi adware may hide its components which are difficult for you to find out and get rid of completely. This can lead to the fact that after some time, the virus again infect your computer and redirect your internet browser to various misleading and malicious web sites. Moreover, We want to note that it is not always safe to get rid of adware virus manually, if you do not have much experience in setting up and configuring the Microsoft Windows operating system. The best method to scan for and remove adware virus is to run free malicious software removal software.

How to automatically get rid of Maoha WiFi virus with Zemana Anti-malware

Zemana Anti-malware highly recommended, because it can scan for security threats such adware and adwares which most ‘classic’ antivirus software fail to pick up on. Moreover, if you have any Maoha WiFi adware virus removal problems which cannot be fixed by this tool automatically, then Zemana Anti-malware provides 24X7 online assistance from the highly experienced support staff.

Download Zemana Anti Malware from the link below.

Once the downloading process is done, start it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the Zemana Anti-Malware will try to update itself and when this procedure is finished, press the “Scan” button . This will start scanning the whole system to find out Maoha WiFi virus that cause intrusive popup ads to appear.

A scan may take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the count of files on your machine and the speed of your computer. When you’re ready, press “Next” button.

The Zemana AntiMalware will delete Maoha WiFi adware that causes annoying pop up ads and move threats to the program’s quarantine.

Run Malwarebytes to get rid of Maoha WiFi adware virus

We recommend using the Malwarebytes Free. You can download and install Malwarebytes to scan for ‘ad supported’ software and thereby remove Maoha WiFi virus from your browsers. When installed and updated, the free malware remover will automatically scan and detect all threats present on the system.

Download Malwarebytes on your PC system by clicking on the link below. Save it on your Windows desktop or in any other place.

After the downloading process is done, close all applications and windows on your PC system. Double-click the setup file named mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” prompt pops up as on the image below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” that will help you install Malwarebytes on your personal computer. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once install is finished successfully, press Finish button. Malwarebytes will automatically start and you can see its main screen as shown below.

Now click the “Scan Now” button It’ll scan through the whole PC system for the Maoha WiFi adware virus that causes a lot of unwanted popup advertisements.

Once finished, it’ll display you the results. Review the report and then press “Quarantine Selected” button. The Malwarebytes will get rid of Maoha WiFi adware virus that causes tons of annoying popup ads and move threats to the program’s quarantine. When that process is finished, you may be prompted to reboot the personal computer.

We suggest you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the Malwarebytes to get rid of adware, browser hijacker and other malicious software.

Delete Maoha WiFi virus from web browsers with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a free removal utility that can be downloaded and use to delete Maoha WiFi adware which causes unwanted pop-up advertisements, browser hijackers, malicious software, potentially unwanted programs, toolbars and other threats from your PC system. You may run this tool to scan for threats even if you have an antivirus or any other security application.

Download AdwCleaner by clicking on the link below.

After the downloading process is complete, open the directory in which you saved it. You will see an icon like below.

Double click the AdwCleaner desktop icon. Once the utility is started, you will see a screen as on the image below.

Further, click “Scan” button It will scan through the whole computer for the Maoha WiFi adware virus which causes annoying pop-up ads. Depending on your PC, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. Once the scan get completed, it’ll display you the results as on the image below.

Make sure all items have ‘checkmark’ and click “Clean” button. It will show a dialog box as shown on the screen below.

You need to press “OK”. When that process is finished, the AdwCleaner may ask you to restart your machine. When your system is started, you will see an AdwCleaner log.

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

Stop annoying web sites

Run an ad-blocker utility like AdGuard will protect you from malicious ads and content. Moreover, you can find that the AdGuard have an option to protect your privacy and block phishing and spam web pages. Additionally, ad-blocking programs will allow you to avoid annoying pop ups and unverified links that also a good way to stay safe online.

Download AdGuard application by clicking on the following link.

Once downloading is complete, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as on the image below.

Follow the prompts. After the setup is finished, you will see a window like below.

You can click “Skip” to close the setup program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial which will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you launch your computer, AdGuard will start automatically and block pop up advertisements, as well as other malicious or misleading pages. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which may be found on your desktop.

How does your PC get infected with Maoha WiFi adware virus

These days certain free software creators bundle third-party software that could be PUPs such as this adware, with a view to making some money. These are not freeware as install an unwanted applications on to your MS Windows PC. So whenever you install a new free application that downloaded from the Internet, be very careful during installation. Carefully read the EULA (a text with I ACCEPT/I DECLINE button), choose custom or manual installation mode, uncheck all third-party programs.

To sum up

Now your computer should be free of the Maoha WiFi virus that causes web browsers to open undesired popups. Remove AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep Zemana Anti-malware (to periodically scan your system for new malware, browser hijackers and adware) and AdGuard (to help you stop undesired popup ads and harmful pages). Moreover, to prevent adware, please stay clear of unknown and third party applications, make sure that your antivirus application, turn on the option to find PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

If you need more help with Maoha WiFi adware virus related issues, go to our Spyware/Malware removal forum.