The Myflow.top Hijacker is a computer infection from the family that modifies the shortcuts for web browsers installed on the computer so that they automatically open the myflow.top web page. It does this by changing the browser’s shortcut so that instead of launching the browser’s executable, it launches a batch file instead. This batch file will then launch the browser’s executable, but with an argument to automatically open the Myflow.top pagem, which then redirects to an advertisement as shown below.
The batch files for the various browsers are located in the %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Browsers\ folder as shown below.
These batch files contain an obfuscated command that opens the clicked-on browser to a specific page. In this case, the browser will be forced to automatically open the http://myflow.top/ page, which will then display an advertisement. An example of the command executed by this infection’s batch file is start “” “c:\PROGRA~2\google\chrome\APPLIC~1\chrome.exe” “http://1.myflow.top/click.php?key=0prvj03z5a4vecweugjb”.
You can see an example of one of these obfuscated batch files below. If you strip out the characters between the percent symbols, it will display the actual command that is executed.
The good news is that the fix below will not only remove the hijacker, but will also restore your browser shortcuts so that they are working properly again.
How was Myflow.top Home Page Hijacker Installed on My Computer?
This hijacker is installed along with programs that you download from the Internet for free. Therefore, it is important that you pay attention to the license agreements and installation screens when installing anything off of the Internet. If an installation screen offers you Custom or Advanced installation options, it is a good idea to select these as they will typically disclose what other 3rd party software will also be installed. Furthermore, If the license agreement or installation screens state that they are going to install a toolbar or other unwanted adware, it is advised that you cancel the install and not use the free software.
As the Myflow.top hijacker does not create an uninstall entry in the Uninstall Programs control panel, you are forced to manually remove it or use security software. To remove Myflow.top and the modified shortcuts for free, you can use the guide below.
Your computer should now be free of the Myflow.top Home Page Hijack program. If your current security solution allowed this program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Zemana AntiMalware to protect against these types of threats in the future.
If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow the steps outlined in the topic linked below: