What is Match Pal
Match Pal – is another browser application, which is created by SuperWeb LLC. It can be integrated into many internet browser, like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Authors of Match Pal say, that their product helps user with web surfing, by adding different features to the browser. Sounds nice, however it is considered as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Because of generating and displaying various commercials (ads banners, targeted videos, pop-ups). Don’t click on those commercials, otherwise you will be redirected to harmful website, where your PC may be additionally infected. It is recommended to uninstall Match Pal from computer.
How is Match Pal installed on my PC?
As many malicious software, Match Pal uses “bundling” to infect personal computers. Malware is bound to freeware or share ware, so it will be installed with this software. To avoid this situation, don’t download software from suspicious and unknown sources. Be attentive and careful while installing free software. Use custom or advanced installation settings to interrupt setup of unwanted and suspicious programs. Use only licensed software from official websites.
How to remove Match Pal?
To get rid of Match Pal, we recommend you to use removal tools. They fully removes malware files and saves your time. Also, you can remove it by yourself by using our manual removal guide.
Recommended Solution:
Norton is a powerful removal tool. It can remove all instances of newest viruses, similar to Match Pal – files, folders, registry keys.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as Match Pal.
Manual Match Pal Removal Guide
Windows 7:
- Click the Start;
- Click Control Panel;
- Click Uninstall a program (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Category);
Click Programs and Features (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Icons); - Find programs possibly related to Match Pal;
- Click Uninstall;
- Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8:
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.);
- Enter control panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel;
- Under View by:, select Large Icons, and then tap or click Programs and features;
- Find programs possibly related to Match Pal;
- Tap or click the program, and then tap or click Uninstall;
- Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows XP:
- Click Start;
- Click Control Panel;
- Double-click Add or Remove Programs;
- Find programs possibly related to Match Pal and Click it;
- Click to Remove;
- Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Google Chrome:
You can skip steps 2-4 point by typing “chrome://extensions/” in address bar.
- Open Google Chrome;
- Click on Options Icon or press Alt+E, Alt+F;
- Click Settings;
- Click Extensions;
- Find Match Pal;
- Click on bin icon to remove extension.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
You can skip steps 2-3 by typing “about:addons” in address bar or pressing Shift+Ctrl+A.
- Open Mozilla Firefox;
- Press Alt+T or Click Tools on the top of the browser;
- Click Add-ons;
- Click Extensions;
- Find Match Pal;
- Click Disable or Remove.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open Internet Explorer;
- Press Alt+T, or Click on Gear Icon in the right-top corner;
- Click Manage Add-ons;
- Select Toolbars and Extensions;
- Find Match Pal and Click Disable ;
- Click More information button;
- Click Remove
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Conclusion
Match Pal – is an annoying adware, that poses as BHO (Browser Helper Object). It is recommended to uninstall Match Pal from PC.