How to remove https mail.ru

The infamous "https://mail.ru" redirect!

Removing this redirect can be a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process. Please note that you may need to try a combination of methods to successfully remove the redirect.

Method 1: Browser settings

  1. Open your browser's settings or preferences.
  2. Look for the "Security" or "Privacy" section.
  3. Check if there's an option to "Clear browsing data" or "Reset browser settings."
  4. Select the option to remove browsing data, including cookies, history, and saved passwords.
  5. Restart your browser.

Method 2: AdBlocker or extension removal

  1. Check if you have an AdBlocker or extension installed that might be causing the redirect.
  2. Disable or remove the extension.
  3. Restart your browser.

Method 3: Browser reset

  1. Open your browser's settings or preferences.
  2. Look for the "Reset" or "Restore" option.
  3. Follow the prompts to reset your browser to its default settings.
  4. Restart your browser.

Method 4: DNS cache clearing

  1. Open your operating system's command prompt or terminal.
  2. Type ipconfig /flushdns (Windows) or dscacheutil -flushcache (Mac) and press Enter.
  3. Restart your browser.

Method 5: Hosts file editing

  1. Open your operating system's hosts file in a text editor (e.g., Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac).
  2. Look for the line that starts with mail.ru and ends with 127.0.0.1.
  3. Comment out the line by adding a # symbol at the beginning of the line.
  4. Save the changes to the hosts file.
  5. Restart your browser.

Method 6: Firewall or antivirus software settings

  1. Check your firewall or antivirus software settings to see if they're blocking the redirect.
  2. Temporarily disable the firewall or antivirus software to test if the redirect is resolved.
  3. If the redirect is resolved, you may need to configure your firewall or antivirus software to allow the redirect.

Method 7: Browser update

  1. Check if your browser is up to date.
  2. Update your browser to the latest version.
  3. Restart your browser.

If none of these methods work, you may want to try resetting your browser to its default settings or seeking further assistance from your browser's support team or a computer expert.