FindMeFreebies Browser Extension Removal Manual

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

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FindMeFreebies is a browser extension that is supposed to help you find free stuff online. It promises to deliver you offers for free sample, books, music, coupons, tickets for movies, concerts, and events, as well as for household items and furniture. This add-on may seem quite useful. However, we advise against having it on your computer. FindMeFreebies has been classified as a browser hijacker. This means that it will change the settings on your browser as soon as it has been installed on your computer.

It will not deliver any of the services that it promises. It will, however, start generating numerous advertisements. Such programs should not be kept on the computer. We recommend getting rid of it as soon as possible.

What Does FindMeFreebies Do?

After it has been installed, FindMeFreebies will attach a toolbar to your browser. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. It will also change your homepage and default search provider to mywebsearch.com. This means that FindMeFreebies is essentially the same as EasyMailLogin Toolbar and MapsGalaxy. All of these applications have been developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc.

Mywebsearch.com will present numerous sponsored links among the search results. Another thing you can expect while having FindMeFreebies on your computer is to get suddenly redirected to unknown websites. Pop-up and banner advertisements can also start appearing when you browse the web. Such activities should not be tolerated. Not only can they be annoying, but they can also prove to be quite dangerous.

What Are the Harms of FindMeFreebies?

Mywebsearch.com is not a reliable search engine. The sponsored search results that it shows may take you to unreliable websites. This will not be good for your system’s security. If you are transferred to a website that is controlled by cyber criminals, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble. In this case, there are two likely scenarios:

• Cyber criminals try to scam you into sharing your personal and financial details. This can be done by them saying you have won some prize.
• An infection may also try to infiltrate your system as a result of you landing on the malicious web page. Then, all of your sensitive information will be stolen directly from your computer.

Where Did FindMeFreebies Come from?

While the application is available on its official website for all three browsers, the most likely way in which it has been installed on your computer is through bundled downloads. This means that you have recently installed some freeware. To avoid bundled downloads, you can do the following:

• Do not download free programs from third-party websites.
• Pay attention to the information you are given in the install wizard.
• Select Advanced/Custom installation to decline any additional software.

How to Get Rid of FindMeFreebies

You can deal with FindMeFreebies manually. The first step to do so is by going to Control Panel, opening the list of programs, and uninstalling the browser hijacker. Then, you should reset your browser’s settings so that mywebsearch.com is no longer your default search provider and homepage.

Even though you have removed the browser hijacker, your PC’s security is still at risk. There may be more unwanted programs on it. Some malware may have infiltrated it or is going to in the future. It is strongly recommended that you have a powerful AV program on your computer that will protect it against unreliable or malicious software.

Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool.Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool / How to Uninstall SpyHunter

1. Remove/Uninstall FindMeFreebies

1. Remove/Uninstall FindMeFreebies in Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).

In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).

This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC.
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall FindMeFreebies.

2. Restore the settings in your browser

2. Remove FindMeFreebies from your browser

Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari

Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window

Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu

Select FindMeFreebies and click “Remove”

After FindMeFreebies is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu

Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“

From the opened “Extensions” menu locate FindMeFreebies and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.

After FindMeFreebies is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Internet Explorer:

Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’

In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’

Select FindMeFreebies to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.

After FindMeFreebies has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Safari

Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.

From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on FindMeFreebies
Click ‘Uninstall’

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall FindMeFreebies. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the FindMeFreebies will be removed.

3. Remove FindMeFreebies automatically with Spy Hunter Malware - Removal Tool.

3. Remove FindMeFreebies automatically with Spy Hunter Malware – Removal Tool.

To clean your computer with the award-winning software Spy Hunter –
It is highly recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter.

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

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