How to completely remove MSYS1.DLL virus? Use this Manual Removal Guide

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Be careful! Full path on computer: %SYSDIR%\MSYS1.DLL

MSYS1.DLL is classified as Win32:PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
What is PUP?
PUP is crapware. MSYS1.DLL have several types of unwanted behaviour:

  1. Displaying popup ads.
  2. Hijacking your browser.
  3. Infecting your desktop shortcuts, etc.
  4. Inserting ads to the web pages.

MSYS1.DLL can redirect your browser search, collect your personal information and sell it for advertising.
MSYS1.DLL is usually hard in removing. Some people could not find uninstall program for MSYS1.DLL in the Control Panel.
Sometimes MSYS1.DLL uninstaller does not work.

How MSYS1.DLL got on my computer?

Usually you got MSYS1.DLL with as part of a bundle with another tool you downloaded from the Internet. Since MSYS1.DLL manufacturer pays software developers for distributing MSYS1.DLL within their applications, MSYS1.DLL is often included as part of the installer.
Usually, you have not only one MSYS1.DLL problem, but a bunch of similar WIN32:PUPs.

How to remove MSYS1.DLL?

Step-by-step Guide for manual removal of MSYS1.DLL:

  1. Uninstall MSYS1.DLL using Windows uninstallation applet (use Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall Program or Apps & features).
  2. Open Task Manager to kill all "MSYS1.DLL" related processes.
  3. Use Windows search to find and remove "MSYS1.DLL" files and folders.
  4. Run services.msc to disable a "MSYS1.DLL" Windows service.
  5. Execute taskschd.msc to get rid of "MSYS1.DLL" scheduled tasks.
  6. Open regedit.exe and delete MSYS1.DLL registry keys and values.
  7. Check your shortcuts on your desktop and in the Start menu for MSYS1.DLL presence. Fix infected shortcuts.
  8. Remove a virus from Google Chrome.
  9. Remove a virus from Internet Explorer.
  10. Remove a virus from Mozilla Firefox.
  11. Clean your Recycle bin and temporary files.

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