How to remove Media Control from a web browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Media Control?
Our team has tested the Media Control application and found that it operates as adware - this app shows intrusive advertisements. It is uncommon for advertising-supported programs to be downloaded and installed knowingly. We discovered Media Control on a deceptive website.
Media Control in detail
Media Control can show ads designed to open phishing websites, technical support scam pages, download pages for other adware, browser hijackers, or even malicious pages. Also, those ads may cause unexpected downloads and installations. Thus, ads generated by Media Control cannot be trusted.
Examples of websites that ads displayed by Media Control can open are "Windows Firewall Protection Alert", "McAfee - TROJAN_2022 And Other Viruses Detected", and "TESCO Loyalty Program".
It is also common for adware (apps similar to Media Control) to be capable of reading browsing-related data. Media Control can read and change all your data on all websites. That data may be sold to third parties, used for marketing purposes, or monetized in other ways. Thus, Media Control may cause issues related to online privacy.
| Name | Ads by Media Control |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Symptoms | Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More about adware
Adware is often promoted as legitimate, useful software. However, the main purpose of software of this type is to serve advertisements. In addition to showing ads, adware can function as a browser hijacker: it can change the settings of a web browser to promote shady (or fake) search engines.
Examples of advertising-supported apps are Popup Blocker Gold, Shopping Pal, and Breaking News.
How did adware install on my computer?
Media Control is known to be promoted on a questionable web page offering to install a "free downloader extension". Media Control browser extension gets added to a web browser after completing the provided steps.
Also, adware can be installed via fake installers (e.g., installers masquerading as Adobe Flash Player installers) and advertisements designed to run certain scripts. In other cases, adware can be found in installers as an optional installation. In these cases, users install adware after completing installations without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download apps from reliable sources such as official websites and stores. Avoid downloading them from shady pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders, and similar sources, as they are not secure. Be wary of suspicious ads on shady pages, and do not allow them to display notifications.
Before downloading or installing software, review the downloader or installer for optional downloads or installations, and uncheck any unwanted apps. Do not complete downloads or installations without deselecting undesired apps. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Websites promoting Media Control app:
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Quick menu:
- What is Media Control?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Adware 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 unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove unwanted browser add-ons:
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 "Media Control" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by media control, 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 and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by media control 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, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
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 upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by media control, 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:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Usually, adware diminishes the web browsing experience (by showing annoying ads) and slows down a computer. Also, it can cause issues related to online privacy.
What does adware do?
Software of this type generates advertisements. Also, it can promote unreliable search engines and collect data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services, etc. They participate in affiliate programs or use other methods to monetize adware.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Media Control adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and remove adware. Manual removal may not work because various file leftovers may remain hiding in the system even after the removal. Thus, it is recommended to eliminate adware using specialized software.
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