MapsGalaxy extension is developed by MyWay aka Mindspark applications. On user perspective, it is designed to serve maps, driving directions, world clocks, etc directly on the browser without opening any other webpage. This is why most users found this extension useful, though, they don't know the reality of such extensions. MapsGalaxy serves ads of their client to the user's computer. These ads are not normal otherwise they shouldn't have to use such deceptive method. The ads served on homepage and search result page are malicious and they can harm you more. Also, such extension tracks and steals user personal information like IP Address, Geo Location, Browsing History, Search History etc. They sell this information to third party clients to generate revenue. 

How MapsGalaxy gets into your Computer?

What Purpose MapsGalaxy is used for?

MapsGalaxy pretend to help users by providing maps and directions. However, its prime focus is to serve their clients malicious ads. The normal ads programs like Google doesn't accept such ads. This is why they use such method to serve ads. For this the makers get huge payment. The ads you see on the Homepage and search result page is their revenue. Browser hijacker extensions tracks user's personal information. They track browsing history, IP Address, Geo Location, Search Queries etc. This information is used to serve targeted ads on your computer. Also, they sell this information to third party clients. 

MapsGalaxy is developed by MyWay Popularly known for such Extension

What are the Potential Dangers to Not Remove MapsGalaxy?

Ruined Browsing Experience

MapsGalaxy changes your homepage and default search engine. It displays different ads on the New Tab or Homepage. The search result is also altered. It displays different ads on the search result page also. These ads redirect you to malicious pages. Overall MapsGalaxy ruins your browsing experience.

Personal Information Theft

MapsGalaxy tracks user’s personal information like IP Address, Geo Location, Search Query, Browsing History, and the content on the pages. This information is used to serve targeted ads on the computer. This information is sold to the third party clients to generate revenue.

See the Permissions you gave to MapsGalaxy

Malicious Search Results

MapsGalaxy tracks your browsing history and searched queries. The search result displayed on the result page is not normal. It is altered and displayed different malicious ads on the result page. These ads redirect you to the pages that may contain more serious threat to your computer. So it is a good idea to remove this extension from all your browsers right now.

How to Remove MapsGalaxy from your Browser?

Manually Remove MapsGalaxy from your Computer Completely

Uninstall Unwanted Programs from your Computer

• WINDOWS 10
• wINDOWS 8 / 8.1
• WINDOWS 7 / VISTA

Right Click on the Start Menu and Click Control Panel

Choose Category View, Under the Program Section select Uninstall a Program

Now Find the MyWay or MapsGalaxy and any unwanted recently installed software, select these applications and Click on Uninstall. 

Go on the Desktop and press Windows + C button. It will display the Windows Charm menu.

In this charm menu Click on Settings and then select Control Panel

In the Control Panel under the Program Section select Uninstall a Program

Now you will see the list of all installed program on your computer. Find the MyWay or MapsGalaxy and any unwanted recently installed Software, Right Click on them and choose uninstall.

Click on the Start button and Choose the Control Panel.

In the Programs section choose Uninstall a Program Option.

Now in a new window you will see the list of all installed programs. Look for MyWay or MapsGalaxy and any unwanted recently installed software. Select them and click on Uninstall button. Follow the instruction to uninstall the program.

Remove MapsGalaxy from Browsers

Step 1- Install MalwareFox on your PC

Open the Installer by Clicking on the Downloaded file.

Now choose your desired language and follow the instructions to install the MalwareFox on your computer.

After completing the installation, the MalwareFox will update the application to its latest version. Let it update.

Now it will sync the Malware database with server. It is important step as it needs to know latest types of malwares.

Step 2 - Scan and Clean your Computer for Malware

When the update process completes it will show Real Time Protection: On. Now you can scan your computer. Press Scan button and leave everything on MalwareFox, it knows how to deal with MapsGalaxy browser hijacker and other malwares.

See how MalwareFox detects MapsGalaxy in less than 2 minutes. 

Screenshot of MalwareFox Detecting MapsGalaxy

After the scan complete click on Next button to clean your computer completely.

How to Stay Away from MapsGalaxy and other Browser Hijackers?

You need to be little cautious in order to stay protected. Such malware take advantages of user's less awareness. MapsGalaxy spread through software bundling and some other method. It is better for you to not download free software from the internet. If you had to download watch the installations steps. There are options from which you can skip it. Also, you should not download the attachment from spam emails. These attachments contain the infection also. Having an antimalware installed on your computer is a better way to stay away from such malware. I suggest you install MalwareFox. It is good for this task. Keep enabling its real-time protection so that it can defend you from malware attacks.