What is MyMapsExpress?
MyMapsExpress is a cyber intruder that infiltrates the system without users’ consent. This potentially unwanted program has been actively spread along with freeware as an optional offer. There are many similar viruses such as MyQuickLotto, FreeTemplateFinder, FreeAuctionFinder, FreeArticleSkimmer, DiscoverLiveRadio and so on. MyMapsExpress is no different from previously listed except for the name. Once installed, it immediately starts altering browser settings making https://hp.myway.com/MyMapsExpress/*** user’s default homepage. As a result, the user is forced to use a new search engine which provides inaccurate search results. The thing is that developers of this virus earn money by boosting the traffic to 3rd-party websites. For this reason, you also might notice an increased amount of pop-up advertisements as well as constant browsers redirects. Moreover, it continuously tracks all users’ actions on the Web such as most visited websites, input information, browsing history, geolocation, etc. All collected information is subsequently sold to third-parties. To remove MyMapsExpress and prevent its frustrating symptoms, you may use our step-by-step guide. If you have difficulty when trying to eliminate MyMapsExpress.com manually, you may use an automated removal tool provided below.
How to remove MyMapsExpress?
Performing an antimalware scan with Norton would automatically search out and delete all elements related to MyMapsExpress. It is not only the easiest way to eliminate MyMapsExpress, but also the safest and most assuring one.
Norton Antivirus is a well-established tool for Mac users that can clear your computer from malware like MyMapsExpress and all related files from your computer. Another important advantage of the program is an up-to-date database of computer threats which is perfect to protect your computer in case of a new malware attack.
Steps of MyMapsExpress manual removal
To make sure that the hijacker won’t appear again, you need to delete MyMapsExpress completely. For this, you need to remove the application from the Control Panel and then check the drives for such leftovers as MyMapsExpress files and registry entries. We should warn you that performing some of the steps may require above-average skills, so if you don’t feel experienced enough, you may apply to the automatic removal tool.
Uninstall MyMapsExpress from Control Panel
As it was stated before, more likely that the hijacker appeared on your system brought by other software. So, to get rid of MyMapsExpress you need to call to memory what you have installed recently.
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Mac
- Open a Finder window
- Click Applications line on the sidebar
- Select the application related to MyMapsExpress right-click it and choose Move to Trash
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Windows XP
- Click the Start button and open Control Panel
- Go to Add or Remove Programs
- Find the application related to MyMapsExpress and click Uninstall
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Windows 7/Vista
- Click the Start button and open Control Panel
- Go to Uninstall Program
- Find the application related to MyMapsExpress and click Uninstall
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Windows 8/8.1
- Right-click the menu icon in left bottom corner
- Choose Control Panel
- Select the Uninstall Program line
- Uninstall the application related to MyMapsExpress
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Windows 10
- Press Win+X to open Windows Power menu
- Click Control Panel
- Choose Uninstall a Program
- Select the application related to MyMapsExpress and remove it
If you experience problems with removing MyMapsExpress from Control Panel: there is no such title on the list, or you receive an error preventing you from deleting the application, see the article dedicated to this issue.
Read what to do if program won’t uninstall from Control Panel
Remove MyMapsExpress from browsers
How to unlock Windows Group Policies
Before you will started to remove MyMapsExpress from browser you should perform following instructions in Command Prompt
This step is necessary to delete Windows Group Policies created by MyMapsExpress
- Start Command Prompt as Administrator
- To do this in Windows 10/8 or Windows 7 click Start and in the search box type cmd. Right-click on the found result and choose Run as Administrator.
- While in command prompt type:
rd /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicyUsers" - Press Enter button.
- Then type:
rd /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicy" - Press Enter button.
- Finally, type:
gpupdate /force - Press Enter button.
Since some of the hijacker threats use a disguise of a browser add-on, you will need to check the list of extensions/add-ons in your browser.
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Safari
- Start Safari
- Click on Safari menu button, then go to the Extensions
- Delete MyMapsExpress or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Google Chrome
- Start Google Chrome
- Click on More tools, then go to the Extensions
- Delete MyMapsExpress or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Internet Explorer
- Launch Internet Explorer
- Click on the Tools/Gear icon, then select Manage Add-ons
- Delete MyMapsExpress or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Mozilla Firefox
- Start Mozilla Firefox
- Click on the right-upper corner button
- Click Add-ons, then go to Extensions
- Delete MyMapsExpress or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
How to remove MyMapsExpress from Microsoft Edge
- Start Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner
- Choose Extensions
- Click the gear icon near MyMapsExpress or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
- Choose Remove
Reset your browsers
How to reset settings in Google Chrome
- Click on the icon in the right-upper corner
- Choose Settings
- Click Advanced settings
- Click the Reset button
- In “reset” window click the Reset button
How to reset settings in Mozilla Firefox
- Click the icon in the upper right corner
- Choose Help
- Select Troubleshooting Information
- Click the Refresh Firefox… button
How to reset settings in Internet Explorer
- Click on the Tools button
- Go to Internet options
- Go to the Advanced tab
- Click Reset
How to reset settings in Microsoft Edge
- Start Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner
- Choose Settings
- Under the Clear browsing data category select Choose what to clear
- Select everything and click Clear
If the above-mentioned methods didn’t help in eliminating the threat, then it’s better to rely on an automatic way of deleting MyMapsExpress.
We also recommend to download and use Norton to scan the system after MyMapsExpress removal to make sure that it is completely gone. The antimalware application will detect any vicious components left among system files and registry entries that can recover MyMapsExpress.
