Adware is a dangerous software that aims to turn every existing browser on your device into ad-displaying tools. The sudden appearance of the Marihokew.com page, whenever you open your browser is a clear indication that such parasite resides on your PC. This nasty adware is programmed to generate as many advertisements as possible, aiming to trick the user into clicking on them.

For each click that the victim makes, the adware gets paid. So it is not surprising, that every page that you visit will be flooded with ads. In-text, banners, pop-ups, and even blinking alert messages – you won’t be able to escape them, no matter how many times you click on their ‘Close’ button. Adware is a serious breach in your online security and privacy. This malicious software can easily spy on your web activity, and collect this data to better customize the sponsored content it will display on your screen.

Adware does not target specific victims. It uses mass-distribution methods, to reach as many users as possible. It is important to note, that it cannot hack your computer. It is not as advanced. The thing is, only you can give it permission to invade.

In most cases, users unknowingly install such parasites on their devices. This happens via fake updates, software bundling, spam emails or by clicking on shady links and ads. It is best if you don’t open any emails marked as spam. More often than not, such messages are dangerous and can infect your PC when you engage with them. Especially if they contain attachments or executable files. We also strongly recommend following a custom installation setup, so no hidden software gets installed without your knowledge.

The Marihokew.com adware limits its attack to web browsers only. This means, that it does not infect your computer system. However, this doesn’t mean that it is harmless. This software has no place on your device. You need to remove it as soon as you spot it, so it cannot fulfill its malicious mission. Not only does the parasite have access to your browser history and search results, but it can as easily obtain valuable data such as, but not limited to passwords, Login ID, IP addresses, bank account credentials, credit card numbers, etc.

Also, but allowing this pest to stay on your PC, you risk getting your browser severely damaged. The heavy advertisements will soon affect your web browser, causing it to not only lag, but to crash and freeze constantly. If you do not act against this menace in time, your browser may stop working entirely. You can secure your personal information and go back to an ad-free browsing experience by removing this dangerous adware from your computer ASAP!

Marihokew.com Uninstall

Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you are familiar with this task, skip the instructions below and proceed to Step 2. If you do not know how to do it, here is how to reboot in Safe mode:

For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7:
Reboot your computer. When the first screen of information appears, start repeatedly pressing F8 key. Then choose Safe Mode With Networking from the options.

For Windows 8/8.1
Click the Start button, next click Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.‌

Check the Safe Boot option and click OK. Click Restart when asked.
For Windows 10
Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button.

While keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap on Restart.

Here are the steps you must perform to remove the hijacker from the browser:

Remove From Mozilla Firefox:

Open Firefox, click on top-right corner , click Add-ons, hit Extensions next.

Look for suspicious or unknown extensions, remove them all.

Remove From Chrome:

Open Chrome, click chrome menu icon at the top-right corner —>More Tools —> Extensions. There, identify the malware and select chrome-trash-icon(Remove).

Remove From Internet Explorer:
Open IE, then click IE gear icon on the top-right corner —> Manage Add-ons.

Find the malicious add-on. Remove it by pressing Disable.

Right click on the browser’s shortcut, then click Properties. Remove everything after the .exe” in the Target box.

Open Control Panel by holding the Win Key and R together. Write appwiz.cpl in the field, then click OK.

Here, find any program you had no intention to install and uninstall it.

Run the Task Manager by right clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Start Task Manager.

Look carefully at the file names and descriptions of the running processes. If you find any suspicious one, search on Google for its name, or contact me directly to identify it. If you find a malware process, right-click on it and choose End task.

Open MS Config by holding the Win Key and R together. Type msconfig and hit Enter.

Go to the Startup tab and Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.

Still cannot remove Marihokew.com from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.