What is MediaDownloader?

MediaDownloader – potentially unwanted program (PUP)that comes into your computer in the form of an extension to the browser. MediaDownloader hijacks popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. MediaDownloader displays a huge amount of banners and coupons, as well as pop-ups and links to ad sites. At first glance, this program seems to be useful, but in fact, it’s a false. MediaDownloader trying to get users to spend money on products that don’t exist. Also, this program can analyze the history of your browsing and collect your personal information. The resulting information may be disclosed to third parties. MediaDownloader does not do anything useful, so if you find it on your PC – remove it immediately.

How MediaDownloader gets on your PC?

Malicious programs such as MediaDownloader, come on PC bundled with free downloads and applications. Often, such software comes on a computer without the user’s consent. However, in most cases, users can prevent contamination of the system. To do this, you must be careful. Always read the user agreement. Take your time and do not press the “Next” if you are not sure that the program is safe. Also, you need to select “Advanced” installation type. Read reviews about the program. Do not expose your computer to risk. If your system has been infected by this, then read our detailed instructions to destroy MediaDownloader right now.

How to remove MediaDownloader from your computer?

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

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You can try both of these products to remove MediaDownloader

Or uninstall MediaDownloader manually.

Step 1: Remove MediaDownloader from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find MediaDownloader.
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 MediaDownloader 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 MediaDownloader, 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 MediaDownloader 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 MediaDownloader from your browser.

Step 2: Remove MediaDownloader from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find MediaDownloader.
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 MediaDownloader.
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 MediaDownloader.
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 MediaDownloader:

Remove following regitry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi