How to remove mysupertab.com from browser settings

What is mysupertab.com?

mysupertab.com is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, fake search engines are promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) classified as browser hijackers. Note that mysupertab.com is promoted through a PUA named MySuperTab.

Apps of this type promote addresses of fake search engines by modifying browser settings. Commonly, browser hijackers also collect various user-system information. Typically, people download and install browser hijackers unintentionally.

Most browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing settings such as the address of the default search engine, homepage, and new tab. MySuperTab assigns them to mysupertab.com. In summary, browser hijackers load a fake search engine when users open a browser (new window), new tab or enter search queries into the URL bar.

If used, mysupertab.com does not generate any unique results, it simply redirects users to bing.com. Therefore, this search engine displays results generated by Bing. Note that apps of this type often prevent users from removing the address of the fake search engine from settings.

This can only be resolved by uninstalling the browser hijacker. In this case, mysupertab.com can be stopped from being opened by uninstalling MySuperTab. This is not the only reason to uninstall this, and other, browser hijackers.

These apps can gather browsing data (e.g., IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited pages, etc.) and also private, sensitive information. The data is sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue in various ways.

In summary, browser hijackers can cause problems relating to browsing safety, online privacy, and some users might even become victims of identity theft. Therefore, do not trust or use MySuperTab or other browser hijackers.

Threat Summary:

Name	MySuperTab browser hijacker
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab.
Browser Extension(s)	MySuperTab
Supposed Functionality	This app supposedly improves the browsing experience.
Promoted URL	mysupertab.com
Affected Browser Settings	Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine.
IP Address (mysupertab.com)	23.236.62.147
Symptoms	Manipulated internet browser settings (homepage, default internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the hijacker's website and search the internet using their search engines.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites.
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More examples of apps that are designed to promote some fake search engine are Unit Conversion Tab, Tab Recovery and Shipment Trackers. All promote fake search engines (by changing browser settings) and collect browsing data.

They are often advertised as useful apps that supposedly deliver various features, improve the browsing experience and so on, however, they deliver no real value and simply cause problems.

How did MySuperTab install on my computer?

Browser hijackers and other PUAs are usually downloaded and installed through untrusted, deceptive intrusive ads, or when software developers distribute them using a method called "bundling". They use this distribution method to trick people into downloading and installing PUAs through the set-ups of other programs.

I.e., they include unwanted apps into set-ups and hide related information in "Custom", "Advanced" and similar settings. Unintentional downloads and installations happen when people download and install their programs without checking and changing these settings. When clicked some ads can cause unwanted downloads and installations when they run certain scripts.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Unwanted downloads and installations can be avoided by downloading files and programs only from official websites and via direct links. Other channels and tools such as third party downloaders/installers, Peer-to-Peer networks such as torrent clients, eMule, dubious websites, etc. can be used to distribute PUAs, and sometimes even malicious programs.

Prevent these rogue downloads and installations by checking the set-ups and declining offers to download or install additionally-included apps. Typically, such offers are mentioned in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings.

Do not click advertisements that are displayed on untrusted websites (e.g., on those relating to pornography, gambling, adult dating, and so on), since they can open untrusted, potentially malicious websites or download and install unwanted apps. Remove unwanted, suspicious apps (extensions, plug-ins, add-ons) that are already installed on the browser.

The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with MySuperTab, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

mysupertab.com redirecting users to bing.com search engine:

Website promoting MySuperTab browser hijacker:

MySuperTab browser hijacker asking for permissions in Google Chrome web browser:

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Quick menu:

• What is mysupertab.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall MySuperTab application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove mysupertab.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove MySuperTab browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove mysupertab.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove mysupertab.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

MySuperTab browser hijacker removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window: look for any recently installed suspicious applications (for example, "MySuperTab"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications that cause browser redirects to the mysupertab.com website, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

MySuperTab browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window remove hxxp://mysupertab.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer. You can also enter about: blank to open a blank page when you start Internet Explorer.

Change your default search engine:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". In the opened window, select "Search Providers", set "Google", "Bing", or any other preferred search engine as your default and then remove "MySuperTab".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the mysupertab browser hijacker, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "MySuperTab" (or "mysupertab.com") and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "MySuperTab", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.mysupertab.com) below the “Open a specific or set of pages” option. If present, click on the three vertical dots icon and select “Remove”.

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "mysupertab.com", and when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Remove from list".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the mysupertab browser hijacker, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and remove "MySuperTab", as well as all other recently installed browser plug-ins.

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Options", in the opened window disable "MySuperTab", remove hxxp://mysupertab.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type about:config and press Enter.
Click "I'll be careful, I promise!".
In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled"
Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with mysupertab browser hijacker removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the mysupertab browser hijacker, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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