How to remove mail.ru permanently

The pesky Mail.ru! Removing it permanently can be a bit of a challenge, but don't worry, I've got you covered. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get rid of Mail.ru:

Method 1: Uninstall Mail.ru using the Control Panel

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
  3. Click on "Programs and Features" (in Windows 10/8) or "Add or Remove Programs" (in Windows 7).
  4. Find Mail.ru in the list of installed programs and click on it.
  5. Click the "Uninstall" button or "Remove" button to start the uninstallation process.
  6. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.

Method 2: Remove Mail.ru using the Task Manager

  1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open the Task Manager.
  2. Click on the "Processes" tab.
  3. Look for Mail.ru processes (e.g., "mailru.exe", "mailru.exe*32", etc.) and right-click on each one.
  4. Select "End Task" to stop the process.
  5. Repeat this step for all Mail.ru processes.

Method 3: Remove Mail.ru browser extensions

  1. Open Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots (Chrome) or the three horizontal lines (Firefox/Edge) to open the menu.
  3. Click on "More tools" (Chrome) or "Add-ons" (Firefox) or "Extensions" (Edge).
  4. Find Mail.ru extensions (e.g., "Mail.ru Browser Extension", "Mail.ru Search", etc.) and click on the "Remove" button.
  5. Confirm that you want to remove the extension.

Method 4: Remove Mail.ru registry entries

Warning: This method is for advanced users only. Removing registry entries incorrectly can cause system instability or even crashes.

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mail.ru
  4. Right-click on the "Mail.ru" key and select "Delete".
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the key.

Method 5: Use a third-party uninstaller

  1. Download and install a reputable third-party uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller or IObit Uninstaller.
  2. Run the uninstaller and select Mail.ru from the list of installed programs.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.

After removing Mail.ru, you may want to consider resetting your browser settings to their default values to ensure that no remnants of the browser extension remain.

Remember to be patient and thorough when removing Mail.ru, as it may have installed additional components or modified system settings. If you're not comfortable with the process, consider seeking help from a professional or a trusted friend.