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Uninstall MyStart by IncrediBar

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Manue0000 Posted messages 7 Status Member -  
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Hello,
Today I made some mistakes. I started downloading a documentary that I ultimately canceled because the link didn't inspire confidence. And I was right.
Since then, whenever I type something in the search bar, it’s no longer Google that’s doing the work, but Mystart by IncrediBar and this is happening on all browsers (Chrome, Firefox, IE...).
I tried to remove it using CCleaner, directly in the programs, and nothing works; it is nowhere to be found. I installed Spybot, which found it and offered to remove it, which I did, but the problem is still there.

I'm starting to despair. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 12.0

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,

    Try removing it like this:

    https://www.security-helpzone.com/2013/03/08/securite-supprimer_toolbar_barre_outils/
    ♪♪ Saachaa ♫
    CCM Contributor
    Modification of the link that was dead CCM Moderation
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    1. manudu63
       
      Thank you, Saachaa, it works perfectly, well done, and thanks again for the link.
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      Please!
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    3. Ipek
       
      Thank you, a thousand thanks Saachaa, you are the best, this mystart was a real nightmare. I tried all the methods suggested by others but yours is the most effective. ;-)
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    4. Helene
       
      ah yes, I made a mistake but I couldn't take it anymore
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    5. louli
       
      Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
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  2. Arzmael Posted messages 5 Status Member 30
     
    Under Firefox, to get back to Google when typing keywords in the search bar, you need to:

    1. Type in the Firefox address bar:
    about:config

    2. Search for the line (using the filter makes it faster!)
    keyword.url

    3.Click on this line and replace
    http://mystart.magen...t...Bar&search=
    with
    http://www.google.com.my/search?q=

    4. Save everything (hit the [enter] key) and check that you are under Google instead of the Incredimail spyware portal.

    With this trick, you can put your preferred search engine in place of Google....
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    1. Jerjer
       
      Thanks a lot, I was starting to get fed up with this Incredibar...
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    2. ezraetgrhtdj
       
      aé"at'(y
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    3. ezraetgrhtdj
       
      I don't understand anything.
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    4. Ganglord26
       
      excellent thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
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    5. DarkDoud Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      After multiple searches, this is the only solution that worked without installing anything. Thank you very much ^^.
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  3. Manue0000 Posted messages 7 Status Member 12
     
    I've already tried removing the add-ons on Firefox, but anyway, that won't solve the problem; all my browsers are infected...
    Thanks anyway.
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    3. James
       
      Hi, so I did "about:config" and once you're there, it's simple, just type "my" and you'll see all the modules with mytart...... and once they are displayed (because I had 3 with the crap mystart code) just change the values to "http://www.google.com.my/search?q=" instead of the link "mystart something...." there you go, solution that worked with Firefox.
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    4. Fallent
       
      I'm having the same problem right now and I want to know if it will work for me too.
      I have a shitty PC, an HP that can't download Minecraft due to lack of RAM and power... I have Google Chrome.
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    5. flos67
       
      Hello everyone, to uninstall mystart by incredibar in Google Chrome, go to the wrench icon at the top right of the Google Chrome window, open settings, then in settings at the top left, open extensions, and in installed extensions, you can delete it.
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  4. Manue0000 Posted messages 7 Status Member 12
     
    Arzmael, you are a god! ;)

    Thank you very much. Simple manipulation and more than satisfactory result.

    Have a good day.
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    1. dany311 Posted messages 13341 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   2 131
       
      hello
      additionally (to avoid any hassle)
      when you are on a web page
      - open the Tools tab ===> manage add-ons
      in the window that opens, your add-ons will appear
      select MyStart and disable it
      then go to Control Panel ===> uninstall a program
      you should find ""MyStart"" or ""Incredimail Toolbar"" ===> uninstall it
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    2. Manue0000 Posted messages 7 Status Member 12
       
      Thank you Dany, but I started by doing that and it didn't change anything.
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    3. Arzmael Posted messages 5 Status Member 30
       
      Thank you, happy to have been able to help you!
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  6. Eternity
     
    Hello everyone
    I was also infected by my start by incredibar and I finally found the solution for Google Chrome.
    You need to click on the "wrench" icon at the top right
    then choose "settings"
    click on "extensions" on the top left
    and finally delete the extension related to my start incredibar (for me the icon was an orange magnifying glass)

    Hoping to help a few of you ;-)
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    1. Laura
       
      Thank you, thanks to you I managed to get rid of it! :)
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    2. Patynette
       
      Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss thank you a thousand times

      I followed all the procedures well: uninstallation from the programs, + uninstallation with CCleaner + uninstallation with Spybot + uninstallation with ADWCleaner
      But the problem remained with the new tab that opened to an error page!

      It really took a guess to find out that Incredibar was hiding under NewTab for Chrome (with

      an orange magnifying glass, I confirm)
      Thank you again
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    3. Fallent
       
      Thank you very much!
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    5. cross
       
      Super, this page of sh*t is finally gone, thank you very much!!!
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  8. Hathi
     
    I just had the same thing happen with Google Chrome, but I can't get rid of it, even by setting a different default search engine... If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears!!
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    1. Arzmael Posted messages 5 Status Member 30
       
      Hello,

      For Chrome, it's simpler...
      Settings > Search > Manage search engines
      1 - Remove MySart By Incredibar (small cross on the right when hovering) and other unwanted search engines
      2 - Choose one as default

      And that's it!
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    2. Georges
       
      Hello, I have this problem on Chrome when I open a new tab. I have already followed the procedure to manage search engines and set Google as default, but every time I open a tab I end up on mystart. What can I do?
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    4. garreche Posted messages 2 Status Member
       
      Hi, I found a solution to remove that "mystart.incredibar"!
      I'm on Google Chrome.
      Click on the "wrench" --> "Tools" --> "Extensions". Then disable "AVG Secure Search" (or another extension that might be doing "searches").
      And that's it!
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  9. Manue0000 Posted messages 7 Status Member 12
     
    Well, whatever I do, the problem is still there. :(
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  10. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,

    AdwC does not yet support the bar... it will be the case in a week!

    Otherwise, you will need to open a new thread for us to come and help you.
    --
    ♪♪ Saachaa ♫
    CCM Contributor
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  11. jeannot82
     
    Thank you very much Eternity, thanks to your precision regarding the orange magnifying glass I was able to get rid of MyStart, as no name indicated that it was this extension that was to blame. Thank you again.
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  12. AII
     
    Hello, I found the solution for Firefox!!
    Uninstall My Start from your programs, then open a new tab and type in the URL bar: about:config
    Accept that you'll be careful and go to Keyword.url and set it to http://www.google.com.my/search?q=
    Then, if My Start opens in your new tabs, go to the line: browser.newtab.url and set it to the URL you want, for example http://www.google.com or about:home

    There you go :) Have a nice day!
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    1. Eternity
       
      Hello
      I was also infected by my start by incredibar and I finally found the solution for Google Chrome.
      You need to click at the top right on the "wrench" icon
      then choose "settings"
      click at the top left on "extensions"
      and finally remove the extension related to my start incredibar (for me the icon was an orange magnifying glass)
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  13. lorenzo gringo Posted messages 2 Status Member 1
     
    very simple, you go to System Restore found in the Control Panel, then you choose a date prior to the problem you encountered; select 1 or 2 days before and restore your system, and there you go, when your PC restarts, mystart is gone. There’s nothing better than a system restore, :)

    why make it complicated when you can keep it simple ^^
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  14. Manue0000 Posted messages 7 Status Member 12
     
    Sorry, I was eating. I installed the software and launched the "thing" (sorry, I don't know the terms) and it opened Notepad. What should I do now?
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  15. Anonymous user
     
    You must follow the instructions; otherwise, there's no point in continuing!
    --
    ♪♪ Saachaa ♫
    CCM Contributor
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  16. Manue0000 Posted messages 7 Status Member 12
     
    I installed the 2 "things" suggested, it hasn't changed anything, the problem is still there.
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  17. Anonymous user
     
    Yes... And why don't I have the reports?
    --
    ♪♪ Saachaa ♫
    CCM Contributor
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  18. Anonymous user
     
    The infection must always be present... We can reset the base parameters, but the infection may have remained...

    As you wish!
    --
    ♪♪ Saachaa ♫
    CCM Contributor
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    1. Manue0000
       
      I suspect that the virus is still there, but I plan to reinstall Windows soon, so that will do for now.
      Thank you anyway for taking the time to help me.
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  19. Cyrie
     
    Hello,

    I also have the problem with my start by incredibar.
    This occurred after an automatic update of Mozilla.
    After trying different things, I still have the browser ...

    So I followed your advice Saachaa and downloaded AdwCleaner. I would like to know where I can send you the report and if you can help me from there.

    Thank you.
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  20. Cyrie
     
    ... I don't understand very well.
    After seeing the title of the subject discussed here and reading the previous messages, I think I have the same problem as the others before me.
    My start by incredibar has replaced Google and I would like to get Google back (as the search engine)
    Is it possible for you to help me now?
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      Désolé, je ne peux pas accéder à ce lien.
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    2. Arzmael Posted messages 5 Status Member 30
       
      Which browser are you talking about, exactly? In this thread, there are answers for Chrome and Firefox; couldn't you apply them?
      Best regards
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    3. Cyrie
       
      Hello,
      Actually, I use Firefox with Google.
      And following an automatic update of Firefox last week, Google was replaced by My Start by Incredibar.
      I wanted to remove it to get Google back, but I couldn't do anything.
      My Start by Incredibar didn't appear anywhere (neither in the Firefox homepage preferences, nor in the start menu, nor in the programs and features, nor on the hard drive where installed programs are found), so it was impossible for me to delete it.
      I uninstalled Firefox and other Google applications, then reinstalled everything, but My Start by Incredibar came back again.
      That's when I started searching online and found this discussion.
      I first followed the steps you suggested, Arzmael (about: config) and tried some methods in the modules and extensions tabs of Firefox, but that didn't work either.
      So I followed Saachaa's advice and downloaded AdwCleaner while I waited to show the report to someone and get more information to get rid of this My Start...

      Following Saachaa's last reply, I added Google to my browser preferences on Firefox (usually I would restore default settings) and it worked.
      But after what I read here and there, I want to be sure that I have really gotten rid of My Start by Incredibar, as apparently it’s a virus or something that acts like one.
      Now that I have explained my situation to you (I hope I was as clear as possible), let me know if everything is okay or if there are other things to do.

      Thank you!
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    4. Anonymous user
       
      No, it's not a virus but a hijacker.

      I talk about it here
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    5. Cyrie
       
      Yes, I had seen this page.
      So can you tell me if I have completely removed My Start by Incredibar?
      Or do I need to submit the AdwCleaner report and check with you to get rid of it?
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  21. swlskt
     
    I have the same issue!
    Thank you for giving us a hand!
    I’m attaching the AdwCleaner report, I hope you will find the error.

    # AdwCleaner v1.701 - Report created on 07/06/2012 at 19:14:20
    # Updated on 07/02/2012 by Xplode
    # Operating system: Windows (TM) Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 (64 bits)
    # Username: skeut - PC-DE-SKEUT
    # Run from: C:\Users\skeut\Documents\Downloads\adwcleaner.exe
    # Option [Removal]

    ***** [Services] *****

    ***** [Files / Folders] *****

    ***** [Registry] *****

    Key Deleted: HKCU\Software\IM
    Key Deleted: HKCU\Software\ImInstaller
    Key Deleted: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\ShoppingReport

    ***** [Registry - GUID] *****

    ***** [Browsers] *****

    -\\ Internet Explorer v7.0.6001.18000

    [OK] The registry does not contain any illegitimate entries.

    -\\ Mozilla Firefox v [Unable to obtain version]

    Profile name: default
    File: C:\Users\skeut\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\nb0n6fs1.default\prefs.js

    [OK] The file does not contain any illegitimate entries.

    -\\ Google Chrome v20.0.1132.47

    File: C:\Users\skeut\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences

    [OK] The file does not contain any illegitimate entries.

    *************************

    AdwCleaner[S1].txt - [7464 bytes] - [07/06/2012 17:43:55]
    AdwCleaner[R1].txt - [1322 bytes] - [07/06/2012 17:49:04]
    AdwCleaner[S2].txt - [1277 bytes] - [07/06/2012 17:49:18]
    AdwCleaner[R2].txt - [1652 bytes] - [07/06/2012 17:55:57]
    AdwCleaner[S3].txt - [324 bytes] - [07/06/2012 17:56:28]
    AdwCleaner[S4].txt - [1507 bytes] - [07/06/2012 19:14:20]

    ########## EOF - C:\AdwCleaner[S4].txt - [1635 bytes] ##########

    Thank you in advance
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