Potterfun.com Redirect Virus Removal Instructions

Basic Information about:

Potterfun.com is listed as a nasty browser hijacker virus that can replace your homepage and default search engine to without your consent. It can take over the browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Potterfun.com pretends to be a useful search engine. However, it only brings you a lot of trouble. Instead of offering you a wonderful online experience, Potterfun.com seeks to advertise sponsored websites. In fact, Potterfun.com is created to help the third party get paid when computer users click on Potterfun.com or its relative products. If you mislead to use Potterfun.com as a search provider, you can put your computer into high risk.
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Usually, this bothersome virus comes together with the free software online. It can also be bundled with the fake updated programs, spam email attachments, sponsored links and unsafe websites. Once you get Potterfun.com installed, it can drop other computer threats like adware, pop-up virus and other unwanted applications into your system and as a result, your computer will work strangely and sometime your browsers will freeze frequently. What’s worse, Potterfun.com is able to spy your online behaviors and collect your personal data such as credit card numbers, bank accounts, online passwords and other sensitive information for the hackers. If you delay to remove this harmful virus, your may lose your money forever. Therefore, you should keep in mind that it is not good to install things like Potterfun.com. To prevent further damage, you are strongly suggested to get rid of Potterfun.com without any hesitation.

Potterfun.com Infected Features:

1. Potterfun.com can sneak into the computer without letting you know.
2. Potterfun.com may come along with some harmful programs and potential threats.
3. Potterfun.com can change the important settings on the system.
4. Potterfun.com keeps popping up annoying adverts and coupons when you are browsing online.
5. Potterfun.com can redirect you to some suspicious websites and malicious links.
6. Potterfun.com can slow your PC performance and network speed.
7. Potterfun.com can monitor your online activities and collect your financial details for hackers.


Potterfun.com Instant Automatic Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Un-installing program \ Apps  and removing malicious extensions from web browsers can help us remove some adware, redirect virus and malware, but at present most of computer threats like Potterfun.com are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.

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After SpyHunter is downloaded, click on “SpyHunter-Installer” and then follow the installation wizard to install it and start scanning your computer:

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Potterfun.com Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Potterfun.com Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

Step 1. Uninstall Potterfun.com related malicious programs using Control Panel

1. Press Win + R keys at the same time to launch Run box >> Then input: “Control Panel” and click OK

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2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program

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3. In the Programs and Features window, right click on apps that may be related with Potterfun.com, then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.


Step 2. Remove Potterfun.com related malicious extension from Microsoft Edge/ Chrome/Firefox

–  On Microsoft Edge

  • Click More (…) on the address bar and select Extensions
  • Select extensions that may be related with Potterfun.com and click Uninstall button

–  On Chrome

  • Click the Extensions button on the Chrome browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click the trash can icon to delete extensions that may be related with Potterfun.com.
  • A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

  • Click the Extensions button on the Firefox browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click (…)  button of the malicious extension and select Remove button


Step 3. Find and remove nasty registry files related with Potterfun.com:

1. Open Registry Editor first:

  • Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard.
  • Type regedit in the Run box and hit OK

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2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files that may be related with Potterfun.com:

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(Do Not Delete Any Registry File If You’re Not Familiar with It)

Wrong operation in Registry Editor might harm your computer.If you are not able to locate and identify the nasty registry files, we recommend using SpyHunter Anti-malware and see if it will find out unsafe registry files of infection for you. This may save you hours and avoid risks.

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Step 4. Reset Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove Potterfun.com

Reset Microsoft Edge

1. Select More (…) on the address bar, then click Settings

2. Select “Privacy, search and services” at the left side menu

3. Click “Choose what to clear”

4. Select all the options and then click Clear now button

Reset Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then click “Customize and control Google Chrome” button >> click Settings

2. Type “reset” into the search box;

3. Scroll down to the bottom, then click on Reset settings;

4. A message box will pop up to inform that your browser settings will be restored to their original defaults, click Reset settings button when it appears.

Reset Firefox

1. Open Firefox, then click on Firefox button, then Click on Help button, then Click on More Troubleshooting Information

2. At the Troubleshooting Information page, click on Refresh Firefox

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset Firefox to its initial state, click Refresh Firefox button when it appears.


Note: If problems remain after you completing manual removal steps, please scan your PC with Spyhunter to solve all issues:

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Potterfun.com Manual Removal Process (Mac OS)

STEP 1 Delete malicious apps from Mac

– Select Finder on dock:

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Select Applications >> Right-lick on unwanted or suspicious apps that may be related with Potterfun.com >> Click Move to Trash

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Go to Dock  >> Right-click on Trash icon and click Empty Trash.

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STEP 2 Uninstall Unwanted or Suspicious Extension that May Be Related with Adware:

On Safari:

Launch Safari and Click Preferences

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Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Potterfun.com >> Click Uninstall

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On Chrome:

Launch Chrome  >> Select More Tools  >> Click Extensions:

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Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Potterfun.com >> Click Trash icon to uninstall it.

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On Firefox:

Launch Firefox >> Click Add-ons:

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Select Extensions tab >>  Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Potterfun.com >> Click Remove

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STEP 3 Remove malicious files and folders related with adware or malware.

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder…

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1. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

2. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Potterfun.com:

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3.In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

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4. Check the “Application Support” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Potterfun.com:

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5. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

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6. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Potterfun.com:

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7. In the “Go to Folder…” bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

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8. Check the “LaunchDaemons” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Potterfun.com:

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Looking for malicious files and folders related with malware is a lengthy and complicated process. If you want to do it easily and avoid risks, our security researchers recommend using  SpyHunter For Mac to detect and remove all malicious items on your machine:

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