MusicOptimizerLab Adware

What is MusicOptimizerLab?

Identical to MobilePCStarterKit, PackEditorTools, and Games Desktop, MusicOptimizerLab is a deceptive application that (according to the developers, Tuto4Pc) provides users with access to various audio-related software - "Get all the best music softwares and make your computer sound like a professional audio studio." 

At first glance, MusicOptimizerLab might seem a legitimate and useful application, however, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users' consent. After successful infiltration, MusicOptimizerLab continually monitors Internet browsing activity and delivers various intrusive online ads.

MusicOptimizerLab employs a 'virtual layer' to generate coupon, in-text, banner, and other intrusive online advertisements. The virtual layer enables placement of third party graphical content on any site, and thus, no ads originate from the visited websites and conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the Internet browsing experience.

Although most redirect to various e-commerce websites, some may redirect to malicious sites containing infectious content. Therefore, clicking them exposes systems to further high-risk adware or malware infections. Additionally, MusicOptimizerLab gathers software and hardware information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

Many users believe that details such as websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, etc. are insignificant, however, they contains personal details. Most of the data is shared with cooperating third party companies who can misuse it to generate revenue.

Thus, having MusicOptimizerLab installed on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to uninstall this PUP immediately.

This PUP shares many similarities with other adware-type applications such as Fresh Outlook, ScrollUp, and Discover Treasure. Be aware that adware-type applications are designed to give fake promises simply to trick users to install. Following successful infiltration, however, these apps provide none of the functionality promised.

They generate intrusive online advertisements and collect personally identifiable information. Their real purpose is to generate revenue for the developers - users receive no real value.

How did MusicOptimizerLab install on my computer?

MusicOptimizerLab is mostly distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. The problem is that many users rush when downloading and installing software. They skip the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings section where potentially unwanted programs such as MusicOptimizerLab usually hide.

This leads to inadvertent installation of rogue applications. The developers are concerned only with the amount of revenue generated, which is dependent on the number of applications distributed, and thus, they do not properly disclose installation of PUPs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Installation of PUPs similar to MusicOptimizerLab can be prevented by closely analyzing each step of the software download and installation procedures.

These processes should be performed with the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical'. Most rogue applications are concealed within these settings - only by closely following each step of download and installation processes will you be able to decline these installations.

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Quick menu:

• What is MusicOptimizerLab?
• STEP 1. Uninstall MusicOptimizerLab application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove MusicOptimizerLab adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove MusicOptimizerLab ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by MusicOptimizerLab' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove MusicOptimizerLab ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

MusicOptimizerLab 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 "MusicOptimizerLab", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes MusicOptimizerLab ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove MusicOptimizerLab adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, MusicOptimizerLab did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

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 browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the musicoptimizerlab ads, 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 "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the musicoptimizerlab ads, 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 "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with musicoptimizerlab ads 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 musicoptimizerlab ads, 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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