Search.musicktab.com is a browser hijacker, which changes the configuration settings on your internet browser. This adware typically influences homepage and new tab on the infected browser. Thus, if you are seeing Search.musicktab.com on your computer screen, this is a definitive indication that your browser has been infected with this redirect adware.

This malware (Search.musicktab.com) can interchange links on search engine results and will redirect you to its partner websites. It is noticeable change that search results generated by Search.musicktab.com are infested by paid links, which generate profit for adware makers when clicked by visitors like you and me. The infection generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other suspicious sites or questionable sites, and it display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.

Targeted browsers:

1)         Google Chrome

2)         Mozilla Firefox

3)         Internet Explorer

How Does Search.musicktab.com Malware infect your computer?

1. One of the most common method used by cyber-criminals to deliver is the bundling It is often installed with free software which you may have downloaded off the internet.
2. This redirect adware crawls into your system from some malicious sites. These sites implement drive-by-download method which may also cause Search.musicktab.com to enter the browser.
3. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) is usually installed on your machine by a free programs, false updates and torrent files.

Detected behaviors and malicious effects of Search.musicktab.com

1. You may receive the error “Internet Explorer could not display the page” when attempting to access certain websites.
2. Your web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome) freezes, hangs or is unresponsive.
3. Your web browser’s default homepage is changed.
4. Access to security related websites is blocked.
5. You get redirected to web pages that you never intended to visit.
6. You receive numerous web-browser popup messages.
7. Your computer runs slower than usual.
8. Your computer freezes, hangs or becomes unresponsive.
9. Your computer restarts by itself (but not a restart caused by Windows updates).
10. You see unusual error messages (e.g., messages saying there are missing or corrupt files folders).
11. You are unable to access the Control Panel, Task Manager, Registry Editor or Command Prompt.
12. The malware modifies the landing page for all search result and makes sure that it will be redirected to musicktab.com.

Remove unwanted browser add-ons/extensions from your browsers:

Chrome

1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.
2. Click the delete icon next to the unwanted extension to remove it.

Firefox

1. Open the Menu and click Add-on.
2. Click Remove next to the unwanted add-on you to remove it.
3. Uninstallmusicktab.com
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4. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a program in the Programs section in Windows Control Panel.
6. Search for Search.musicktab.com and other unwanted programs in the list of programs installed on your computer that do not have a verified publisher. It is always a good idea to remove programs but before doing so we suggest reading about it over google
7. Double click the program you want to remove to begin the uninstall process.

Internet Explorer

Steps to remove Search.musicktab.com from IE

1. Go to Tools tab on your Internet Explorer and select internet options tab.
2. From the available tabs, click on ‘Advanced’ tab.
3. Under ‘Reset Internet Explorer settings’, click ‘Reset…’.
   
4. If you are not able to change the settings from with the above steps. Click on Tool option >Internet Option >Advanced>Reset
5. From this you can reset your browser such as default settings
6. Congratulations!!! Your browser is safe now.
7. Set the homepage to your favorite one.

Tips to Prevent Search.musicktab.com From Infecting Your System:

1. Enable your popup blocker: Pop-ups and ads in the websites are the most adoptable tactic used by cyber criminals or developers with the core intention to spread malicious programs like Search.musicktab.com Virus. So, avoid clicking uncertain sites, software offers, pop-ups etc.
2. Keep your Windows Updated:To avoid such infections, we recommend that you should always keep your system updated through automatic windows update. By doing this you can keep your device free from virus. According to survey, outdated/older versions of windows operating system are an easy target.
3. Third party installation:Try to avoid freeware download websites as they usually install bundled of software with any installer or stub file.
4. Regular Back up: Regular and periodical backup helps you to keep your data safe in case the system is infected by any kind of virus or any other infection. Thus always backup important files regularly on a cloud drive or an external hard drive.
5. Always have an Anti-Virus: Precaution is better than cure. We recommend that you install an antivirus like McAfee or a good Malware Removal Tool like Free Malware RemovalTool. Apart from this we would suggest a regular updating of these software to detect and avoid latest infections.