MyStart by IncrediBar toolbar is an adware program that has changed your browser homepage,default search engine and is causing browsing redirects.
The IncrediBar got on your computer after you have installed other programs that have bundled in their installers this IncrediBar.
This adware has different names depending on which one you’ve installed on your computer: Incredibar Games, Incredibar Essentials, Incredibar Community or Incredibar Music however this is how MyStart by IncrediBar looks on Internet Explorer 9 :

You should always pay attention when installing software because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this Incredibar toolbar. Be very careful what you agree to install.Always opt for the custom installation and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place.
It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust.
How to remove MyStart by IncrediBar hijack (Virus Removal Guide)
This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove “MyStart by IncrediBar” virus from your computer and any other adware program that may have been installed during the setup process.
Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, STOP and ask for our assistance.
STEP 1: Remove MyStart by IncrediBar redirect with AdwCleaner
STEP 2: Remove MyStart by IncrediBar virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
STEP 3: Double-check for the “MyStart by IncrediBar” malware with HitmanPro
(Optional) STEP 4: Remove MyStart by IncrediBar from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome
STEP 1: Remove MyStart by IncrediBar redirect with AdwCleaner
The AdwCleaner utility will scan your computer and web browser for the MyStart by IncrediBar malicious files, browser extensions and registry keys, that may have been installed on your computer without your knowledge.
- You can download AdwCleaner from the below link.
Download AdwCleanerFree official download. Nothing to install. - Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the AdwCleaner icon.

If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run. - When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the “Scan” button as shown below.

AdwCleaner will now start to search for the “MyStart by IncrediBar” malicious files that may be installed on your computer. - To remove the “MyStart by IncrediBar” malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the “Clean” button.

- AdwCleaner will prompt you to save any open files or documents, as the program will need to reboot the computer. Please do so and then click on the OK button.

STEP 2: Remove MyStart by IncrediBar virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free uses industry-leading technology to detect and remove all traces of malware, including worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware, and more.
It is important to note that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works well and should run alongside antivirus software without conflicts.
- You can download download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from the below link.
Download MalwarebytesFree official installer. Your download starts right away. - Once downloaded, close all programs, then double-click on the icon on your desktop named “mbam-setup” to start the installation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation. - When the installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizard which will guide you through the installation process.

To install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on your machine, keep following the prompts by clicking the “Next” button.

- Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the “Scan Now” button.

- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for the MyStart by IncrediBar virus. When Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is scanning it will look like the image below.

- When the scan has completed, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the “Remove Seletected” button.

Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image. - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now quarantine all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.

After your computer will restart, you should open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and perform another “Threat Scan” scan to verify that there are no remaining threats
STEP 3: Double-check for the “MyStart by IncrediBar” malware infection with HitmanPro
HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti-virus software, firewalls, etc.). HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. It scans the computer quickly (less than 5 minutes) and does not slow down the computer.
- You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
Download HitmanProOfficial Sophos download. Free scan, free 30-day trial to remove threats. - Double-click on the file named “HitmanPro.exe” (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or “HitmanPro_x64.exe” (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.

Click on the “Next” button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.

- HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for MyStart by IncrediBar malicious files.

- When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the “Next” button, to remove MyStart by IncrediBar virus.

- Click on the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.

(Optional) STEP 4: Remove MyStart by IncrediBar from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome
If you are still experiencing issues with the MyStart by IncrediBar browser hijacker in Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome, we will need to reset your browser to its default settings. This step needs to be performed only if your issues have not been solved by the previous steps.
Reset Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the “gear icon”
in the upper right part of your browser, then click again on Internet Options.
![Click on the Gear Icon then on Internet Options [Image: Internet Options in Internet Explorer]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/52/522e9c30de2b8b1009dec93b1735a5e5ec22f4d7d2e025c30c251ca96799dec2/45442bf30d44812b12c1d4152796bddfd0d05542d55e7c907b8edde3ac50c4d7-625.webp)
- In the “Internet Options” dialog box, click on the “Advanced” tab, then click on the “Reset” button.
![In the Advanced tab click on the Reset button [Image: Reset Internet Explorer]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/89/89e96623f76134cd3bfd7a5579d40fefa7118a81811be6e9888bb8b92ac84adf/ca946d49c693e69239029b3c145713bf590c959486dc4af7bbae81db5ec5a627-613.webp)
- In the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” section, select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then click on “Reset” button.
![Click on the Reset button to revert IE to its default settings [Image: Reset Internet Explorer to its default settings]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/f2/f240d9aad8df73300edecc78c67f33cd5fccb1f5732245b8d5990b4524313abb/c2ef750ff5d9642431fc10968d9e8699c75c0b149affcf506387fa0c948e4874-626.webp)
- When Internet Explorer has completed its task, click on the “Close” button in the confirmation dialogue box. You will now need to close your browser, and then you can open Internet Explorer again.
![Click on the Close button [Image Reset Internet Explorer settings]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/22/22bcd4ddf7b1a0aac3fcb25d72a4d24b8d1748a2ee365e4f52181e6d57a4ef94/7d992d833ea0dbef9fbfdfbe664c145a6a794975aa5980dfbdde3369647953b4-621.webp)
Reset Mozilla Firefox
- In the upper-right corner of the Firefox window, click the Firefox menu button (
), then click on the “Help” (
) button.
![Click on the Menu button then question mark button [Image: Click on the Menu button then Help]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/b3/b377cb8cff0bee416c3d3119f3b297121b11a191b03960f59042d04eaf1b024f/e6666aaf95fdc45769a3ad8643bf420b9a6bbfb926d8f9f5c085273ceab43042-639.webp)
- From the Help menu, choose Troubleshooting Information.
If you’re unable to access the Help menu, type about:support in your address bar to bring up the Troubleshooting information page.
![Troubleshooting Information in Firefox [Image: Troubleshooting Information in Firefox]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/69/69762affb073db88c58031bb0921652382117b19b00bddaf65ff209f7f251209/02317ac4d0bd202b13a64cc831d8b76e93d8de421c502f4e620fbe4ddc59ff3a-635.webp)
- Click the “Reset Firefox” button in the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page.
![Reset Firefox to its default settings [Image: Reset Firefox to its default settings]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/71/71b1ebcca7d6b615ce3847771661140188cc56e13ef5a22c4e7e81b496117d17/3c21366391fc1ca103f62493d5f9e237d72648b740577a599cd03a125d63bf06-642.webp)
- To continue, click on the “Reset Firefox” button in the new confirmation window that opens.
![Click on the Reset Firefox button [Image: Click on the Reset Firefox button]](https://malwaretips.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/mwt-media/54/54ef1813bb040e2ebcfc2633c0583795c99e285d9fed97ca760618dbfc71a704/7c01c1595c602bbdad2a46e822b7761992e499c61b42e52bc1a239371b8f2b9c-637.webp)
- Firefox will close itself and will revert to its default settings. When it’s done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click on the “Finish“.
Note: Your old Firefox profile will be placed on your desktop in a folder named “Old Firefox Data“. If the reset didn’t fix your problem you can restore some of the information not saved by copying files to the new profile that was created. If you don’t need this folder any longer, you should delete it as it contains sensitive information.
Reset Google Chrome
- Click on the “Chrome menu button” (
) on the browser toolbar, select “Settings“, and then click on “Extensions“.

- In the “Extensions” tab, remove SavePass, Pic Enhance, Sm23mS, Salus, SS8, Save Daily Deals, Word Proser, Desktop Temperature Monitor, PriceLEess, Savefier, Savepass, Couponarific and any other unknown extensions, by clicking the trash can
icon.
Basically, if you have not installed an extension then you should remove it from Google Chrome.

If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove MyStart by IncrediBara adware from your machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.
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I worked for a week trying to get rid of MyStart Increrdibar and all its related crapware, but parts kept coming back. Your advice here really cleaned up the mess, in my registry especially. Thank You!
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Thank you! brilliant work, that was so helpful
Thank you! The step by steps instructions were great and I just scrolled to find all of the information that I needed. I really appreciate the informaion
Thank you very much. You gave me an exellent solution in time of dispair. John
Thank you very very much
Are all of 3., 4. and 5. steps necessary, or just one?
Thanks for ur help, the tutorial helped me a lot.
In reply to jankiel
Hello,
This infection should be gone after the first two steps, nevertheless if you have the time, I highly recommend that you run a scan with HitmanPro and Malwarebytes.
Stay safe!
Thank you guys so much!! my computer runs so much nicer!! your bookmarks for ehn i may need you again in the future!!
Sneaky program. Thanks for your help.
Wow, it helps a lot. Thank you very much.
Rifkul Raoyan
Thank you SO MUCH – your instructions worked perfectly to remove Incredibar from Google Chrome. It had been driving me crazy and I could not get rid of it! Thanks again.
Thanks for the Incredibar information. I downloaded and used ADW Cleaner. It demolished all Incredibar programs plus a couple more malware items in less than 5 minutes. Great program!
Bob
ARRRRGH! i followed all of the steps above up to the malware scan and now i find that nothing what so ever seems to have changed. closed browser and reopened chrome and was still loading this evil IB.
got me to thinking that maybe this page was designed by the same sorcery to foil attempts to remedy. (i know….sounds paranoid) this is what i am reduced to after to weeks of this. (i’m literally crying)
i dont get it. i may end up wiping my system in total. sad i am.
In reply to mgawa
i meant two weeks.
This guide was truly a gift to me, it helped me so much. And I can only thank you for that, peach and love.
Thank you so much I was ready to tear my hair out, I don’t know how it got on there but I couldn’t get rid of it.
Very Nice Post you are helping Those peoples which helpless.. thanks
Worked for me, thanks! I will spread the word…
Thank you for helping me get rid of Incredi#### on Chrome. The people (and I use that term VERY loosely) who write this crap should spend the rest of their lives in prison with free vaseline and an unlimited supply of big, horny bubbas who think they cute.
GREAT PAGE
Really good tips, spread the word about this great page …
THANKS …
Thank you veeeeery much! My PC has been freed from Incredi****! Thanks really >.<