MagniPic

Posted by Sarah Stewart on August 14, 2013

What is MagniPic?

MagniPic is a browser add-on which is aimed at improving your experience on Facebook. The browser plug-in, which is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, enable the users to enlarger a picture by simply hovering the cursor over it. However, MagniPic is already known to have caused some problems and some antivirus program flag it as adware, or even Trojan. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com team recommends that you remove MagniPic from the PC.

Where does MagniPic come from?

MagniPic is available at its official website magnipic.com. However, this website is not the only source of the program. The so-called adware program can also be downloaded alongside some free applications. It means that MagniPic can be bundled with freeware, so you should always pay attention to installation wizards so that you do not miss a chance to decline the installation of some unwanted optional program.

As to the MagniPic program acquired from the official website, it has been found that it is installed silently. It means that the user is not provided with an installation wizard, which would normally contain the terms of use and other information about the program.

What doe MagniPic do?

MagniPic installs its browser extensions on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox and a browser helper object (BHO) on Internet Explorer. Moreover, it drops some of its files, one of which is an installer that connects to a particular server and search for new updates. Moreover, it installs SearchProtects, which may have adverse results. For example, there a possibility that you will receive some unexpected pop-up advertisements or be redirected to suspicious landing pages. It is important to ignore all types of advertisements you are provided with, be it pop-up advertisements, or inline ads, as they may lure you into downloading or purchasing some suspicious product.

How to remove MagniPic?

As you already know that MagniPic is an insecure application, you should take immediate actions to remove it from the PC. Below you will find our step-by-step instructions that may help you uninstall the program. However, they may be insufficient. After you complete the removal, you should scan the PC to make sure that it is fully removed.

Nevertheless, your computer needs to be protected against various computer infections, so install a spyware removal tool which will remove MagniPic and safeguard the PC against computer infections. We recommend SpyHunter as this tool can remove ransomware, malware, and spyware infections. Moreover, it will save your time for the system will be scanned automatically, without your interferences.