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123Mania
123Mania Description
123Mania, also known as MatrixSearch, is a Browser Helper Object that generates popup advertising. Once installed, 123Mania will monitor your web browsing activity and display adverts, based on your search history. This parasite also has the ability to download and execute additional, potentially disastrous, malware code from its parent servers.How can I get rid of 123Mania?
The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall 123Mania by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden 123Mania files, it's possible that 123Mania will reappear after reboot. Follow the 123Mania detection and removal methods below.
123Mania Automatic Detection (Recommended)
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123Mania Manual Removal Instructions
Below is a list of 123Mania manual removal instructions and 123Mania components listed to help you remove SpyCrush from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for 123Mania.
Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find 123Mania Path
- Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
- In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "123Mania" file name(s).
- To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
- When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "123Mania", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete 123Mania in the following manual removal steps. Read more about How to Find 123Mania with File Search Tool
Step 2 : Use Registry Editor to Remove 123Mania Registry Values
- To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
- Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
- To delete "123Mania" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
- Locate and delete "123Mania" registry entries:
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Read more about How to Remove 123Mania Registry Entries
Step 3 : Use Windows Command Prompt to Unregister 123Mania DLL Files
- To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then click the "OK" button.
- Type "cd" in order to change the current directory, press the "space" button, enter the full path to where you believe the 123Mania DLL file is located and press the "Enter" button on your keyboard. If you don't know where 123Mania DLL file is located, use the "dir" command to display the directory's contents.
- To unregister "123Mania" DLL file, type in the exact directory path + "regsvr32 /u" + [DLL_NAME] (for example, :C\Spyware-folder\> regsvr32 /u 123Mania.dll) and press the "Enter" button. A message will pop up that says you successfully unregistered the file.
- Search and unregister "123Mania" DLL files:
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other 123Mania Files
- To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
- Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
- To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
- Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
- To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
- To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
- Select the "123Mania" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
- Remove the "123Mania" processes files:
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Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files
123Mania Recommendation
RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to track 123Mania and automatically remove 123Mania as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.
If you believe you have 123Mania installed on your computer, check for 123Mania with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.
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To learn more on 123Mania, see our 123Mania resource section below.
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What is Spyware?
123Mania is a type of Spyware.
Spyware is any malware or software used to spy or track your computer activity. While some spyware is not malicious and is intentionally installed by parents or employers to monitor Internet activity, spyware may be installed maliciously. Often spyware can come bundled with downloads of free software, and may track your Internet activity or may steal usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal financial information.
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123Mania Prevention Rules
Protect your computer from 123Mania and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.
Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date
Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.
To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.
Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current 123Mania spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect 123Mania automatically.
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SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove 123Mania and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool.
Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on
A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like 123Mania from infecting your computer.
Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date
Since new 123Mania files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
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