The masmor.info pop-up ads are an indication that a potentially unwanted program has entered your system. This adware works equally well on Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. Masmor.info is usually distributed either through monetization platforms or during bundled freeware installations.
How Did I Install Masmor.info?
Masmor.info enters your PC while you download free software. Once the suspicious browser extension is installed, a pop-up window will keep on appearing while you’re surfing the Internet. The pop-up usually suggests an update for Flash Player, Java or your web browser. If you are tricked into clicking the Download/Run Update or Click to install button, you will invite an ill-intended program in your computer.
Is Masmor.info Dangerous?
PUPs are not critical to your system, but they may install other adware tools like suspicious toolbars or malware.
Keep in mind that adware may also collect personal data and add tracking cookies to your browser. Attackers tend to exploit this information, so it’s better if adware is removed from your PC.
How do I know if I have installed Masmor.info?
Some of the symptoms are:
- Browser pop-up ads and banners
- Random text turned into hyperlinks
- Bundled installation of other adware programs
How to get rid of Masmor.info?
In order to clear your system of adware and put an end to the annoying pop-up ads, you may run an anti-adware tool or opt for manual removal.
In the future, always pay attention when downloading freeware and choose the custom installation option.
Spy Hunter FREE 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
1. Remove/Uninstall Masmor.info 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:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Masmor.info.
2. Remove Masmor.info from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select Masmor.info and click “Remove“
After Masmor.info is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select Masmor.info 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 Masmor.info has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
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 Masmor.info
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Masmor.info. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Masmor.info will be removed.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Masmor.info from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Masmor.info from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Masmor.info from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Masmor.info from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Masmor.info from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Masmor.info from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Masmor.info from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Masmor.info from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Masmor.info
Step 2: Uninstall Masmor.info and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 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 are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors 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:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Masmor.info on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Masmor.info there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Masmor.info from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Masmor.info and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Masmor.info via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Masmor.info files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Masmor.info, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Masmor.info from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Masmor.info from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Masmor.info from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Masmor.info from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Masmor.info will be removed.
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Eliminate Masmor.info from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
