What is MakeMoneyStar?

MakeMoneyStar – a browser extension that comes without user consent. MakeMoneyStar is not a virus, but it is malware. After penetration into the PC, it starts to display a ton of unnecessary advertising with different content (banners, coupons, links to ad sites, and so on). MakeMoneyStar promises to help the user to save money. MakeMoneyStar shows the most “best” offer. In fact, these offers are not valid. MakeMoneyStar created in order to allow users to spend money on nothing. MakeMoneyStar changes the homepage. It can add a toolbar that is difficult to hide. MakeMoneyStar displays ads constantly during your browsing. MakeMoneyStar can also transfer your personal data to third parties. This program increases the traffic and reduces the performance of your computer. If you find MakeMoneyStar on your PC, then you need to remove it urgently.

How MakeMoneyStar gets on your PC?

MakeMoneyStar comes on the computer without the user’s consent. As a rule, potentially unwanted software come bundled with free software, such as players, archivers, converters and more. Most users do not notice the penetration of malicious software. Also, many antiviruses do not have such programs in their bases. You need to follow the rules, which can help you to avoid malicious software. Always read the Terms of Service. Follow the installation process and select only the “Advanced” installation type. Remove the check mark from components of the program, which is questionable. Use special software that can protect your PC. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove MakeMoneyStar now.

How to remove MakeMoneyStar from your computer?

To uninstall MakeMoneyStar remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

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You can try both of these products to remove MakeMoneyStar

Or uninstall MakeMoneyStar manually.

Step 1: Remove MakeMoneyStar from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find MakeMoneyStar.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find MakeMoneyStar and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find MakeMoneyStar, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate MakeMoneyStar and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove MakeMoneyStar from your browser.

Step 2: Remove MakeMoneyStar from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find MakeMoneyStar.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose MakeMoneyStar.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable MakeMoneyStar.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of MakeMoneyStar:

Remove following registry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi