Magic-dark.xyz Redirect

The Magic-dark.xyz search hijacker is an illustration of a standard unwanted program; such programs are distributed massively these days. In this article you will see the comprehensive directions of “Magic-dark.xyz” hijacker removal in different ways: using anti-malware programs and manual removal procedure.

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Magic-dark.xyz – What is it?

“Magic-dark.xyz” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)¹, that is distributed as a plugin for your web browser. It is usually promoted as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that aids to search some special information, as an example, about sporting activity events, make your browser a lot more secure, enable downloading of any type of video, and so on. Also, this app adds the “Managed by your organization” feature (on Chrome browsers).

However, the “Magic-dark.xyz” plugin is fairly ineffective because all such functions are currently embedded to your web browser and/or system. Such advertising slogans are targeted at low-skilled computer users, like pensioners or schoolchildren. But occasionally even skilled users are getting caught on such an appeal. In particular instances, this hijacker is distributed along with free apps.

Magic-dark.xyz Search Hijacker

Here is a details for the Magic-dark.xyz hijacker

How harmful is Magic-dark.xyz hijacker?

Besides its uselessness, Magic-dark.xyz hijacker is likewise rather harmful for web browser utilization. It changes your search engine to its particular – Magic-dark.xyz, and additionally alters your background, putting its watermark on your wallpaper (or, occasionally, altering it to default with the mentioned sign).

Besides seeable alterations done by Magic-dark.xyz hijacker, you may observe that a number of your search queries are redirecting to the unfamiliar web pages, filled with links and promotions – so-called doorway websites. Such websites can include web links for malware downloads. The chance of redirecting surges if you attempt to launch Google search page forcibly.

However all these activities are far more irritating than truly hazardous. The biggest danger, specifically for people who have a considerable amount of secret information in their web browsers, is installed in information gathering functions. Cookie files, chats, often-visited websites, as well as other activities are easily gathered by Magic-dark.xyz hijacker.

How to remove Magic-dark.xyz search hijacker?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.

Browser hijackers are typically quite easy to remove. In most cases, they have a separate app that can be seen in the list of installed software. As a result of the particular distribution manner of Magic-dark.xyz hijacker, it can be easily tracked and removed by hand. However, if you got Magic-dark.xyz in the package with a free program, your personal computer may be infected with a lot more dangerous malware – trojans, spyware or perhaps ransomware. That’s why I’d recommend you make use of anti-malware tools to remove the Magic-dark.xyz PUA and all other malware.

You can make use of Microsoft Defender² – it is capable of detecting and removing various malware, including mentioned hijacker. But severe malware, that can be present on your computer in the specified instance, can disable the Windows antivirus tool by editing the Group Policies. To keep away from such situations, it is better to use GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

To detect and eliminate all unwanted applications on your PC with GridinSoft Anti-Malware, it’s better to utilize Standard or Full scan. Quick Scan is not able to find all the malicious apps, because it scans only the most popular registry entries and directories.

You can spectate the detected malware sorted by their possible harm simultaneously with the scan process. But to choose any actions against malicious apps, you need to wait until the scan is over, or to stop the scan.

To set the action for each detected virus or unwanted program, click the arrow in front of the name of the detected virus. By default, all the viruses will be removed to quarantine.

Reset browser settings to original ones

To revert your browser settings, you need to use the Reset Browser Settings option. This action is not able to be intercepted by any malicious program, hence, you will surely see the result. This action can be located in the Tools tab.

After pressing the Reset Browser Settings button, the menu will be displayed, where you can choose, which settings will be reverted to the original.

Deleteing Magic-dark.xyz hijacker manually

Besides using anti-malware software for browser restoration, you may choose the “Reset browser settings” function, which is usually embedded in all popular browsers.

To reset Edge, do the following steps :

1. Open “Settings and more” tab in upper right corner, then find here “Settings” button. In the appeared menu, choose “Reset settings” option :



2. After picking the Reset Settings option, you will see the following menu, stating about the settings which will be reverted to original :

For Mozilla Firefox, do the next actions :

1. Open Menu tab (three strips in upper right corner) and click the “Help” button. In the appeared menu choose “troubleshooting information” :



2. In the next screen, find the “Refresh Firefox” option :


After choosing this option, you will see the next message :

If you use Google Chrome

1. Open Settings tab, find the “Advanced” button. In the extended tab choose the “Reset and clean up” button :



2. In the appeared list, click on the “Restore settings to their original defaults” :



3. Finally, you will see the window, where you can see all the settings which will be reset to default :
   

Opera can be reset in the next way

1. Open Settings menu by pressing the gear icon in the toolbar (left side of the browser window), then click “Advanced” option, and choose “Browser” button in the drop-down list. Scroll down, to the bottom of the settings menu. Find there “Restore settings to their original defaults” option :



2. After clicking the “Restore settings…” button, you will see the window, where all settings, which will be reset, are shown :

As an afterword, I want to say that time plays against you and your PC. The activity of browser hijacker must be stopped as soon as possible, because of the possibility of other malware injection. This malware can be downloaded autonomously, or offered for you to download in one of the windows with advertisements, which are shown to you by the hijacker. You need to act as fast as you can.

1. More information about PUAs
2. Detailed review of Microsoft Defender