How to remove Best Map Finder extension

What is Best Map Finder?

Best Map Finder is an unwanted browser extension that forcibly changes the homepage, search engine and new tab of your browser. Even if a user wants to return previous settings, this program will reassign all back. The main purpose of this extension is to make user visit affiliate sites via altered search results, constant redirects and annoying pop-up ads. Sometimes these are the sites that lack popularity, and sometimes these are the sources that distribute malware. So, not to worsen the situation we suggest you remove Best Map Finder as soon as possible.

Best Map Finder

Best Map Finder also collects the user’s personal information related to his browsing habits. All collected data is transferred to third-party companies which may use them for selfish purposes. To completely remove Best Map Finder and all its leftovers, you may seek assistance from the anti-malware program, it’s the most convenient way. Experienced users may use the manual way. Both methods are provided below.

How Best Map Finder got installed on your computer?

Best Map Finder injects in the browser through the bundles with free programs. A virus presented as a useful extension or app. Developers do not show information about hijacker – they hide this it within “Custom” settings or other sections of the installation processes. So, you shouldn’t give access to installation Best Map Finder on your device. It is the best way to avoid implementation of hijackers. But if your system already infected by virus, you can follow instructions below to remove Best Map Finder from browsers.

How to remove Best Map Finder?

To make sure that the hijacker won’t appear again, you need to delete Best Map Finder completely. For this, you need to remove the application from the Control Panel and then check the drives for such leftovers as Best Map Finder 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 Norton removal tool.

Norton is a proper anti-malware program that can remove all existed malware on your computer as well as ensure reliable protection in the future. Download it by clicking the button below:

Download SpyHunter

Norton Antivirus is a well-established tool for Mac users that can clear your computer from malware like Best Map Finder 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.

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Steps of Best Map Finder manual removal

Uninstall Best Map Finder 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 Best Map Finder you need to call to memory what you have installed recently.

How to remove Best Map Finder from Mac

  1. Open a Finder window
  2. Click Applications line on the sidebar
  3. Select the application related to Best Map Finder right-click it and choose Move to Trash

How to remove Best Map Finder from Windows XP

  1. Click the Start button and open Control Panel
  2. Go to Add or Remove Programs
  3. Find the application related to Best Map Finder and click Uninstall

How to remove Best Map Finder from Windows 7/Vista

  1. Click the Start button and open Control Panel
  2. Go to Uninstall Program
  3. Find the application related to Best Map Finder and click Uninstall

How to remove Best Map Finder from Windows 8/8.1

  1. Right-click the menu icon in left bottom corner
  2. Choose Control Panel
  3. Select the Uninstall Program line
  4. Uninstall the application related to Best Map Finder

How to remove Best Map Finder from Windows 10

  1. Press Win+X to open Windows Power menu
  2. Click Control Panel
  3. Choose Uninstall a Program
  4. Select the application related to Best Map Finder and remove it

noteIf you experience problems with removing Best Map Finder 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 Best Map Finder from browsers

How to unlock Windows Group Policies

Before you will started to remove Best Map Finder from browser you should perform following instructions in Command Prompt
This step is necessary to delete Windows Group Policies created by Best Map Finder
Best Map Finder

  1. Start Command Prompt as Administrator
  2. 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.
  3. While in command prompt type:
    rd /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicyUsers"
  4. Press Enter button.
  5. Then type:
    rd /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicy"
  6. Press Enter button.
  7. Finally, type:
    gpupdate /force
  8. 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 Best Map Finder from Safari

  1. Start Safari
  2. Click on Safari menu button, then go to the Extensions
  3. Delete Best Map Finder or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

How to remove Best Map Finder from Google Chrome

  1. Start Google Chrome
  2. Click on More tools, then go to the Extensions
  3. Delete Best Map Finder or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

How to remove Best Map Finder from Internet Explorer

  1. Launch Internet Explorer
  2. Click on the Tools/Gear icon, then select Manage Add-ons
  3. Delete Best Map Finder or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

How to remove Best Map Finder from Mozilla Firefox

  1. Start Mozilla Firefox
  2. Click on the right-upper corner button
  3. Click Add-ons, then go to Extensions
  4. Delete Best Map Finder or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

How to remove Best Map Finder from Microsoft Edge

  1. Start Microsoft Edge
  2. Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner
  3. Choose Extensions
  4. Click the gear icon near Best Map Finder or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
  5. Choose Remove

Reset your browsers

How to reset settings in Google Chrome

  1. Click on the icon in the right-upper corner
  2. Choose Settings
  3. Click Advanced settings
  4. Click the Reset button
  5. In “reset” window click the Reset button

How to reset settings in Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the icon in the upper right corner
  2. Choose Help
  3. Select Troubleshooting Information
  4. Click the Refresh Firefox… button

How to reset settings in Internet Explorer

  1. Click on the Tools button
  2. Go to Internet options
  3. Go to the Advanced tab
  4. Click Reset

How to reset settings in Microsoft Edge

  1. Start Microsoft Edge
  2. Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner
  3. Choose Settings
  4. Under the Clear browsing data category select Choose what to clear
  5. 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 Best Map Finder.

Download SpyHunter

We also recommend to download and use Norton to scan the system after Best Map Finder 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 Best Map Finder. ”

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