GO.MAIL.RU is a malicious pop-up that came from several ad-related domains. This pop-up aims to entice computer users from availing what is being endorsed in the ads. In this case, GO.MAIL.RU web site tries to convince web user to install browser extension.
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How to remove go.mail.ru
1. How To Remove GO.MAIL.RU
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2. • GO.MAIL.RU is a malicious pop-up that came from several ad-related
domains. This pop-up aims to entice computer users from availing
what is being endorsed in the ads. In this case, GO.MAIL.RU web site
tries to convince web user to install browser extension.
3. • When GO.MAIL.RU pop-up keeps on showing on the screen, it is much
safe to just close the browser window. Clicking any button from this
link may open a malicious browser window that may contain harmful
code which can download malware into your PC. Additionally, seeing
GO.MAIL.RU pop-ups may indicate that malware is already present on
the system. However, it is not always the case. This misleading pop-up
is also exhibited when visiting compromised web sites.
4. • When GO.MAIL.RU pops-ups on the browser, we highly suggest closing
all open window. Then, disconnect your Internet connection and run a
virus scan immediately. You may also want to block the web address
where GO.MAIL.RU originates so it will not have any chance of
bothering you again.
5. • GO.MAIL.RU is yet another browser hijacker infection which is
specifically designed for cyber offenders to make money and profit for
the third-party. This infection is capable of generating web traffic,
display annoying adverts, sponsored links within your browser, gather
sales leads for the other suspicious sites etc. It may fill up your entire
screen with various type of ads in a different form such as search, pop-
up ads, banner, deals, promo codes, in-text links, etc. It hijacks users all
web browser by adding some plug-ins, add-ons, browser helper objects
and other suspicious codes.
6. • This type of infection is usually spread through the several
monetization platforms during the installation. The notorious browser
extension of this site is added when the user download and install any
free software such as PDF creators, download managers, games,
images, videos, video streaming/recording etc that bundled into the
installation time. It displays a pop-up box which states that you need to
install or update a piece of software. if you click on the Run Update,
Download or Click to install now button instead of installing any update,
it enters into your PC. It may also install into your PC via several trick
things.
7. • Once, GO.MAIL.RU successfully installed on you PC, a new tab with ads
appear on your screen each time while connecting with the Internet. It
is not considered as a notorious domain itself but the cyber hackers are
using this site to display sponsored ads and get PPC revenues from the
victim. It can make your PC much weird and slower than before. As
long as stays into your PC, it causes lots of serious damages to you PC.
To keep PC safe and protected, it is advised by the expert to delete
GO.MAIL.RU as quickly you can.
9. • 1.Remove the go.mail.ru cookies and add-ons from the browser.
• Internet Explore:
• • Tools >Internet Options >in the General tab, to click the Delete
Browsing History button then tick Cookies and click Delete.
• • Click Manage add-on and disable all the suspicious add-on.
10. • Firefox:
• • Tools>Options >Privacy >Remove Individual Cookies > Delete
corresponding cookies in the cookies showing box.
• • Click Extensions, select the related browser add-on and click
Disable.
11. • Chrome:
• • Tools>Preferences >Advanced> Cookies >Delete corresponding
cookies in Management Cookies.
• • Click the Customize and Control menu button >Tools> click
Extensions, Select the related Extension and click Disable.
12. • 2.Stop go.mail.ru related processes in the Windows Task Manager
• go.mail.ru.lnk
• On Windows XP
• • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together to open Windows Task Manager ;
• • Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with
the virus and click End Process
13. • On Windows 7 / Windows Vista
• • Right-click on Task Bar and click click Task Manager;
• • Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with
the virus and click End Process
14. • On Windows 8 / 8.1
• • Right-click on Task Bar and click click Task Manager;
• • Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with
the virus and click End Process
15. • 3.Reset your browser to default settings( Internet Explore, Google
Chrome, Mozilla Firefox)
• Reset Internet Explorer to default settings
• • Open Internet Explorer
• • goto “wrench” icon in top right corner
• • Select Internet Options
• • Go to tab Advanced
• • Select Reset button
• • Enable Delete personal Settings
• • Click Reset button
• • Restart Internet Explorer
16. • Reset Google Chrome to default settings
• • Open Google Chrome
• • Go to the three stripes in the right top corner (menu)
• • Select Settings
• Scroll down to the end of the page, search for + Show advanced
settings
• Scroll down once again to the end of the page and click Reset browser
settings button
• Click Reset once more
17. • Reset Mozilla Firefox to default settings
• • Open Mozilla Firefox
• • Got o the three stripes in the top right corner
• • Select the Question Mark
• Select Troubleshooting Information in the menu.
• Click the Reset Firefox button and confirm Reset Firefox again the pop-
up.
18. • 4.Set Your DNS( 8.8.8.8):
• 5.Show all hidden files:
• On Windows XP
• • Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
• • Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the
Windows flag in the lower left corner.
19. • • Click on the Control Panel menu option.
• • When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and
Personalization link.
• • Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or
Folders.
• • Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button
labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• • Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide
extensions for known file types.
• • Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected
operating system files (Recommended).
• • Press the Apply button and then the OK button.
20. • On Windows 7 / Vista
• • Click and open Libraries
• • Under the Folder Options category of Tools , click on Show Hidden
Files or Folders.
• • Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button
labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• • Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide
extensions for known file types.
• • Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected
operating system files (Recommended).
• • Press the Apply button and then the OK button.
21. • On Windows 8 /8.1
• • Click on Windows Explorer ;
• • Click on View tab;
• • Check the “Hidden Items”
22. • 6.Delete go.mail.ru associated files
• %Documents and Settings%[UserName]Application Datago.mail.ru
• C:Documents and Settings[user name]Local SettingsTemporary Internet
Files
• %Documents and Settings%All UsersApplication Data
• %Allusersprofile%[Random].ini
• %Localappdata%[Random].dll
24. • 7. Delete the go.mail.ru related entries in the Registry Editor.
• Method 1
• (Available on Windows XP, Windows 7 /Vista, and Windows 8 /8.1):
• Call out “Run” box by pressing “Windows” key + “R” key on
your keyboard;
• Type “Regedit” into the Run box and click OK to open Registry Editor
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