What is musicFinder Search?
Perhaps you have heard about musicFinder Search that is a potentially unwanted program. This application is a Chrome extension that could enter your computer accidentally. Luckily, this application is not a direct system threat, but it is still not a good idea to have it. If you did not plan to have this application, please remove musicFinder Search today. You can find the manual removal instructions for this extension below our description. Please bear in mind that there could be more potential threats on-board, so you should also consider scanning your computer with a licensed antispyware tool.
Where does musicFinder Search come from?
Users who complain about this extension usually do not remember adding it to their browser. That is because musicFinder Search has many ways to reach you. Since the program is not a genuine system security threat, it will not hide its presence. In fact, this extension has at least two original distribution sources. You can find more information about it at its official homepage via myappzcenter.com. Also, the extension can also be found at the Chrome Web Store. So at first glance, it might seem that there is nothing suspicious about it.
On the other hand, potentially unwanted programs often have more than just one or two distribution sources, and the same can be applied to musicFinder Search. It is very likely that this application comes bundled with freeware when you download programs from file-sharing websites. To avoid installing unnecessary programs, you simply need to remain attentive during software installation. Read all the steps in the installation wizard, and if you see a choice that allows you to deselect additional features, make sure to tick it. Also, it would be a good idea to refrain from downloading and installing applications from unfamiliar websites.
What does musicFinder Search do?
Now, if we were to check the official website, it would seem that the extension is quite useful. It says that the developers of this extension “focus on creating useful and better products for Chrome users.” It also says that their “extensions will make your everyday browsing experience easier, faster and enjoyable.” So with musicFinder Search, you should be able to “easily listen and stream latest music of your favorite artists.” Nevertheless, it should be pointed out that such access comes with certain side effects.
The moment you add musicFinder Search to your browser, this extension will change your default search engine. So if it seems that the application appears out of nowhere, you might also think that it is a browser hijacker (although it is far from it). Needless to say, with your search engine settings modified, the application will start monitoring your online activity, and your search sessions will be redirected to search.myappzcenter.com. After that, you will land on a modified Yahoo! Search page.
It might seem that musicFinder Search is a subsidiary of Yahoo! Search, but that is not the case. It is very common for such extensions and potentially unwanted programs to make use of popular search engines to make themselves look credible. However, even though the results provided by this application may look relevant, some of them could be embedded there by third parties.
Potentially unwanted applications often rely on third-party advertising to collect funds for their survival. The problem here is that apps like musicFinder Search do not check the third-party content they promote, and so it can result in malicious exploitation, too. That is to say, the program does not intend to infect you with malware, but if cyber criminals decide to make use of it, you would be on your own.
How do I remove musicFinder Search?
Before this happens, it would be for the best to delete musicFinder Search from your browser. You can remove the extension via your browser’s settings. If you scroll down, you will find the manual removal instructions that show you how to get rid of the extension via Program Files.
After that, you should do yourself a favor and scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool. It is very likely that there are many other unwanted applications installed, so you need to remove them all to ensure that your system is safe and clean.
Manual musicFinder Search Removal
- Press Win+R and type %LocalAppData%. Click OK.
- Go to Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions.
- Remove the ebhcflbfnmlobiplacldedddeplbjfoc folder.
- Go back to the Default folder.
- Delete the Preferences, Secure Preferences, and Web Data files.
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