How to Stop Start.msn.iplay.com - Get Rid of Start.msn.iplay.com Completely

Start.msn.iplay.com, the one takes over your homepage, is indeed a browser hijacker that downloads into computer without any permission. As a matter of fact, it is always downloaded together with programs, games, applications etc. However, the point can be hardly accepted is that Start.msn.iplay.com aggressively modifies browser settings and set it as the start page which wouldn’t be taken changed back easily.

Apparently, Start.msn.iplay.com seems to hook up with the MSN and looks legitimate search engine to offer users varieties of links. The fact is that it is advertised by various sponsored links to display websites with endlessly random ads. It is possible for users to be forced to unsafe website to install menacing programs unwittingly. There is also one point should be mentioned that the extension added by Start.msn.iplay.com will be able to record the searching histories and collect commercial information to the third parties. Needless to say, it is extremely abominable for what Start.msn.iplay.com would cause on the targeted PC. In order to prevent from losing important data, it is suggested to remove Start.msn.iplay.com thoroughly and instantly.

Start.msn.iplay.com screenshot

Payloads related to Start.msn.iplay.com

• Start.msn.iplay.com is a browser hijacker that takes over your homepage firmly
• Start.msn.iplay.com is similar to legitimate search engine but it is poorly built 
• Start.msn.iplay.com adds browser with extension, add-on and plug-in to redirect search results constantly
• Start.msn.iplay.com is able to take note of your visiting websites and annoy you with advertisements
• Start.msn.iplay.com can also take you to malicious websites and bring computer with harmful programs

Available guides to get rid of Start.msn.iplay.com manually

1. To stop running processes of Start.msn.iplay.com, please press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys to open Task Manager:

[random name].exe

2. Search and find the related files of Start.msn.iplay.com, delete them all:

%UserProfile%\[random].exe
%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\[random]
%Windir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\[random].exe
%System%\[random].exe
%Temp%\[random].bat


3. All registry keys of Start.msn.iplay.com should be found and deleted as below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = ""%LocalAppData%\<random 3 chars>.exe -a "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe""
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run\[random]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "<random>.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\<random>\DefaultIcon "(Default)" = '%1'


4. Find and clean up toolbars and plug-ins from browsers:


Mozilla Firefox:

• Click the small search magnify glass near the search box (not url/search field)
• Select “Manage Search Engines…”. 
• Click and remove Start.msn.iplay.com from the list.

Tips: Manual removal method is a little complicated, no mistake would be allowed to make. Or it will crash down your PC. For the prevention of messing up your system, you will be welcome to start a live chat with expert to get your computer fixed safely and thoroughly.