Incognito Start Button extension virus - How to remove

Incognito Start Button Chrome extension virus is a counterproductive addition to browsers and it does not always arrive when requested, but rather secretively on the spot. The tool proclaims to insert a button for opening a new tab in the incognito mode. To get you familiar with this concept, we should briefly mention that incognito mode could also be referred to as “private browsing”: your online activity won’t be recorded and stored if you launch a window in this mode.

Relevant facts about this malicious extension

Mysupersearch.net, Startsearch.org and Eusearch.org are a couple of browser hijackers that are hosted on the same web server as the website that promotes Incognito Start Button product. Mute Tabs Button is also an extension for Chrome that has been generated by the same developers that attempt to profit from monetization strategies. Bestclicktracker.com also potentially belongs to the scammers, and we even received a warning of it being a deceptive website.

Cautious people might be already exploring the Internet without having to stress out about their browsing histories, but some might find this adjustment unnecessary or a ‘scam”. We can clearly state that the product that Incognitostartbutton.info advertises is a hoax: have you ever tried accessing incognito mode in Chrome? Its as effortless as it can be since you only have to press on the “three dot” menu and select “New Incognito window”. We would not imagine why anyone would insists to have this short action simplified to the unnecessary minimum.

The extension is also available in the Chrome Web Store. However, we would hope you not to be tricked into installing it, especially when it is evaluated with only with 1.5 stars. It has no reviews and people that have installed it have no interest in announcing its superiority. Other potentially compromised people might unknowingly have this extension. We express concerns that rogue software that claims to protect users’ security and privacy, usually do the exact opposite.

The tool has not been around for long: a little more than 3 months. The owners preserve their privacy by having ProtectService, Ltd. substitute the real information which could be used to track down the developers, responsible for a this Incognito Start Button forced extension. Yes, the app can be forced upon you when you visit domains or interact with online advertisements. Many websites have received labels of hosting and distributing adware, browser hijacker, Trojan infections and potentially unwanted software.

Clean your system and protect it from viruses

First of all, if you are experiencing a problem with a browser extension it is only natural for you to remove it from your plugins. However, this easy elimination is frequently violated by vicious applications that refuse to leave. If this is the case, you might need to try a more complicated but effective method. Take a look below to find manual instructions. Also, you should run a scan with Spyhunter to find all malware and potentially harmful content in your OS.

Even after you eliminate this extension, the job is not fully done. You will have to learn and adjust your browsing skills to essential security standards. We are here to help you. Our team emphasizes that people should not open random letters in their email account: attachments should also be avoided. What is more, do not enter domains that might be rather misleading.

Advertisements can reroute you to remote sites, capable of automatically running scripts and making them be applied on your operating system or browser. Also, do not download software applications or updates from sources like random file-sharing domains or pop-ups. It could be that your system will be affected by a damaging piece of software.

Manual removal of Incognito Start Button extension virus

How to remove Incognito Start Button extension virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Incognito Start Button extension virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Incognito Start Button extension virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Incognito Start Button extension virus easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove Incognito Start Button extension virus from macOS

Delete Incognito Start Button extension virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the Incognito Start Button extension virus app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Incognito Start Button extension virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Incognito Start Button extension virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Incognito Start Button extension virus from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Incognito Start Button extension virus. Click on the trash bin icon next to Incognito Start Button extension virus or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Incognito Start Button extension virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Incognito Start Button extension virus from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Incognito Start Button extension virus related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Incognito Start Button extension virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Incognito Start Button extension virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Incognito Start Button extension virus. Click on the "Remove" icon next to Incognito Start Button extension virus or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving Incognito Start Button extension virus from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the Incognito Start Button extension virus. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Incognito Start Button extension virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.