How to remove MyloBot malware [Virus removal guide]

What is MyloBot? MyloBot is a malicious software. It can change Microsoft Windows OS and web browsers settings, download and install other malicious software, adware and PUPs. It will make your PC system run very slow. On current date, the MyloBot virus continues to increase the number of machines which have been infected.

Moreover, the MyloBot virus can give a remote access to your computer; use your system’s resources to generate digital money; send information about your machine to a remote malicious hacker; redirect your web-browser to malicious, misleading and spam websites; use your personal computer for click fraud and other dangerous and harmful actions.

Another reason why you need to remove MyloBot is its online data-tracking activity. It may collect privacy information, including:

• IP addresses;
• URLs visited;
• search queries/terms;
• clicks on links and ads;
• browser version information.

So, if you happen to encounter MyloBot virus, then be quick and take effort to remove malicious software immediately. Follow the step-by-step guidance below to get rid of MyloBot virus. Let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

Remove MyloBot virus (removal steps)

In the step-by-step instructions below, we’ll try to cover the Windows 10 (8, 7, XP) and provide general advice to get rid of MyloBot malware. You may find some minor differences in your Windows install. No matter, you should be okay if you follow the steps outlined below: remove all dubious and unknown software, reset browsers settings, run free malware removal tools. Read it once, after doing so, please print this page as you may need to shut down your web-browser or reboot your machine.

To remove MyloBot, perform the steps below:

1. Uninstall PUPs through the MS Windows Control Panel
2. How to automatically remove MyloBot with Zemana Anti Malware (ZAM)
3. Remove MyloBot malware with Hitman Pro
4. Run Malwarebytes to remove MyloBot
5. Delete MyloBot from Microsoft Internet Explorer
6. Remove MyloBot from Mozilla Firefox
7. Remove MyloBot from Google Chrome
8. Use AdBlocker to stay safe online
9. Finish words

Uninstall PUPs through the MS Windows Control Panel

We recommend that you start the computer cleaning procedure by checking the list of installed programs and uninstall all unknown or suspicious applications. This is a very important step, as mentioned above, very often the malicious software such as ad-supported software and hijacker infections may be bundled with free applications. Remove the unwanted software can delete the intrusive advertisements or browser redirect.

It will open the Windows Control Panel like below.

Next, click “Uninstall a program”
It will open a list of all applications installed on your PC. Scroll through the all list, and delete any suspicious and unknown apps. To quickly find the latest installed programs, we recommend sort software by date in the Control panel.

How to automatically remove MyloBot with Zemana Anti Malware (ZAM)

You can download and use the Zemana Anti Malware for free. This antimalware tool will scan all the Microsoft Windows registry items and files in your PC system along with the system settings and browser plugins. If it finds any malicious software, ad-supported software or malicious addon then the Zemana Anti-Malware will remove them from your computer completely.

Installing the Zemana is simple. First you’ll need to download Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM) on your computer by clicking on the link below.

Once downloading is finished, close all apps and windows on your PC. Double-click the install file named Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup. If the “User Account Control” prompt pops up as shown below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” which will help you install Zemana on your machine. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once setup is done successfully, Zemana Anti-Malware will automatically start and you can see its main screen as shown in the following example.

Now press the “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this utility for the MyloBot virus and other malware and PUPs. A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the count of files on your PC and the speed of your machine. While the utility is scanning, you can see number of objects and files has already scanned.

After the scan get completed, you may check all items found on your PC system. Review the report and then press “Next” button. The Zemana Anti-Malware will remove virus and other malicious software and potentially unwanted applications and add items to the Quarantine. When the clean up is finished, you may be prompted to reboot the system.

Remove MyloBot malware with Hitman Pro

Hitman Pro is a free portable program that scans your PC system for adware, PUPs and malware like MyloBot and allows delete them easily. Moreover, it’ll also help you delete any harmful internet browser extensions and add-ons.

Installing the Hitman Pro is simple. First you will need to download HitmanPro on your Microsoft Windows Desktop from the following link.

Once the downloading process is finished, open the file location and double-click the HitmanPro icon. It will start the Hitman Pro tool. If the User Account Control dialog box will ask you want to start the program, press Yes button to continue.

Next, click “Next” . Hitman Pro tool will start scanning the whole system to find out the MyloBot and other malicious software and PUPs.

Once the scan is finished, the results are displayed in the scan report as shown on the image below.

Once you’ve selected what you want to remove from your PC system click “Next” button. It will open a prompt, click the “Activate free license” button. The Hitman Pro will get rid of virus related files, folders and registry keys. After disinfection is finished, the tool may ask you to reboot your PC.

Run Malwarebytes to remove MyloBot

We recommend using the Malwarebytes Free which are completely clean your system of the virus. The free tool is an advanced malicious software removal program designed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular anti-malware technology. It’s able to help you remove viruses, potentially unwanted software, malware, adware, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your machine for free.

MalwareBytes Free can be downloaded from the following link. Save it directly to your Microsoft Windows Desktop.

Once the download is complete, close all windows on your PC. Further, launch the file called mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” prompt pops up as shown in the following example, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” that will help you setup MalwareBytes on the PC system. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is complete successfully, press Finish button. Then MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) will automatically start and you can see its main window as displayed in the following example.

Next, press the “Scan Now” button for checking your PC for the MyloBot related files, folders and registry keys. A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of files on your machine and the speed of your personal computer. While the utility is scanning, you can see count of objects and files has already scanned.

When the scanning is finished, MalwareBytes will open you the results. You may delete threats (move to Quarantine) by simply click “Quarantine Selected” button.

The MalwareBytes Free will get rid of virus related files, folders and registry keys and add threats to the Quarantine. Once finished, you may be prompted to reboot your personal computer. We recommend you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) to delete hijackers, adware and other malicious software.

Delete MyloBot from Microsoft Internet Explorer

By resetting IE browser you return your web browser settings to its default state. This is basic when troubleshooting problems that might have been caused by the MyloBot virus.

First, launch the Internet Explorer, then click ‘gear’ icon . It will show the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the internet browser, then click the “Internet Options” like below.

In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then click the “Reset” button. The Microsoft Internet Explorer will open the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” dialog box. Further, press the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, press the “Reset” button as displayed in the following example.

When the task is done, click “Close” button. Close the Internet Explorer and reboot your PC for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your web browser’s homepage, search engine by default and new tab page to default state.

Remove MyloBot from Mozilla Firefox

If your Mozilla Firefox browser settings are affected by the MyloBot virus, then it may be time to perform the web browser reset. Essential information such as bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, cookies, auto-fill data and personal dictionaries will not be removed.

First, launch the Mozilla Firefox. Next, press the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will display the drop-down menu. Next, press the Help button ().

In the Help menu click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page click on “Refresh Firefox” button as shown in the figure below.

Confirm your action, click the “Refresh Firefox”.

Remove MyloBot from Google Chrome

Reset Google Chrome settings can help you solve some problems caused by malicious software and remove unwanted changes caused by MyloBot . This will also disable malicious add-ons as well as clear cookies and site data. It’ll save your personal information such as saved passwords, bookmarks, auto-fill data and open tabs.

Open the Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal dotes (). It will show the drop-down menu. Select More Tools, then click Extensions.

Carefully browse through the list of installed addons. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following steps: Remove Google Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy otherwise, just go to the step below.

Open the Google Chrome main menu again, press to “Settings” option.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Advanced” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown on the screen below and click the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.

Confirm your action, press the “Reset” button.

Use AdBlocker to stay safe online

Run an ad blocking tool like AdGuard will protect you from malicious advertisements and content. Moreover, you may find that the AdGuard have an option to protect your privacy and block phishing and spam web sites. Additionally, adblocker apps will help you to avoid undesired advertisements and unverified links that also a good way to stay safe online.

Download AdGuard on your Microsoft Windows Desktop by clicking on the link below.

After downloading it, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as shown below.

Follow the prompts. When the installation is finished, you will see a window as shown in the following example.

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

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you start your personal computer, AdGuard will run automatically and stop unwanted popup ads, as well as other malicious or misleading websites. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which is located on your desktop.

Finish words

Now your PC system should be clean of the MyloBot virus. We suggest that you keep Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM) (to periodically scan your PC for new malicious software and other security threats) and AdGuard (to help you block intrusive pop-up ads and harmful websites). Moreover, to prevent any malware, please stay clear of unknown and third party applications, make sure that your antivirus application, turn on the option to find out potentially unwanted programs.

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