Cleanserp Virus Removal

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Welcome to our Cleanserp Virus removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.

If a Browser Hijacker program such as, for example, Cleanserp Virus, has recently been installed on your computer, then, more than likely, you have noticed certain unpleasant changes to your Chrome, IE, Firefox or whatever other type of browser you might be using. The most commonly reported undesirable changes introduced to users’ browsers by Hijackers are replaced frontpage and search engine without the customer’s permission. Another particularly unpleasant trait that some applications like Cleanserp Virus tend to possess is their ability to cause sudden page redirects or generate nagging pop-ups. This sort of program behavior is not only incredibly annoying, but it could also turn into a potential security hazard for the computer system if left unchecked. For that reason, we have made sure to include in our current article an easy-to-use removal guide that would help those of you who are currently dealing with the pesky Hijacker quickly uninstall it and get rid of it.

More about Hijackers…

Even though most Browser Hijackers are actually legitimate programs, there’s normally little to no actual use from them as far as the customer is concerned. In the majority of instances, a Browser Hijackers’s primary purpose would be to generate income for its developer through Internet marketing and online advertising. Obviously, this doesn’t benefit the actual user in any way. Some applications that might fall under this software category could potentially possess certain helpful features but this is rarely the case. A lot of Hijackers might at first seem that they could come into use but once they get installed on the computer, it becomes clear that the only one who gains something from them is their creator.

What dangers might come from a Hijacker?

It is normal and understandable for users to be concerned about their computer’s safety if there’s a Hijacker like Cleanserp Virus on it. After all, the program seems to be running background tasks without asking for a permission from the PC’s administrator and also, the said tasks seem to be quite undesirable, to say the least. However, note that Browser Hijackers aren’t actual virus programs. They aren’t normally supposed to harm your system or mess with your data in contrast to actual harmful pieces of malware like Trojans, Ransomware, Worms, etc. That being said, as was mentioned earlier in this article, there are still potential dangers and hazards that might come from such a program which is why users need to remain careful if they have Cleanserp Virus installed on their PC. One of the things that you must be cautious with are the potential page redirects and pop-ups that might get generated from the Hijacker. It is possible that the sites which might open aren’t the safest place to visit on the internet. Therefore, if you see that the pesky software is attempting to redirect you to some shady web address, you ought to close the newly-opened page ASAP without interacting with its contents whatsoever. Also, if pop-up and ads start nagging you while you are browsing, it is best if you ignore them and try to remove the program that generates them instead of trying to manually close them.

Distribution methods for Hijackers and how to avoid landing Cleanserp Virus

The easiest way to deal with this sort of unpleasant software is to simply keep it away from your machine. Unfortunately, a lot of different sneaky methods are being employed in order to ensure that those Hijackers reach as many computers as possible so as to boost the overall profit that their developers earn from them. In order to effectively protect your machine from unwanted Hijacker installation, you ought to be on the lookout for several potential risk factors. The two main things to try to keep away from are spam messages and malvertising. Both include a wide variety of different techniques for spreading the undesirable software such as misleading browser ads, shady online offers, file attachments or links added to e-mails or social network messages and many others. As long as you are being thoughtful when checking your inbox and considerate regarding what sites you visit when surfing the World Wide Web, you shouldn’t have much trouble staying away from Hijackers. However, there’s one more very popular method for spreading programs that you should be aware of, namely, the so-called file-bundling. This is basically when a piece of software is included in the setup wizard for some other program as an optional install. Many users ignore such added applications  and allow them to get installed on their PC which is how many people land Browser Hijackers. The easy way to avoid this is to simply take a look throughout the different options in the setup menu and uncheck any bundled programs that might be potentially unwanted before clicking on Next.

SUMMARY:

Name	Cleanserp
Type	Browser Hijacker
Danger Level	Medium (nowhere near threats like Ransomware, but still a security risk)
Symptoms	Unwanted changes to your browser that have been implemented without your agreement. Also, sudden page redirects and intrusive browser pop-ups.
Distribution Method	Shady e-mails/spam messages, unreliable download sources, malvertising, software bundling.

Cleanserp Virus Removal

I – Safe mode and revealing hidden files

1. Boot your PC into Safe Mode /link/
2. Reveal hidden files and folders /link/

II – Uninstallation

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1. Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
   
2. Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
   
3. Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall

If you are unable to spot Cleanserp Virus, search for any unrecognized programs that you do not remember installing on your PC – the unwanted software might disguise itself by going under a different name.

III – Cleaning all your browsers

1. Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
   
3. Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

• Chrome users:

1. Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
   
2. Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
   
3. Now, in the left pane, go to Extensions and look through all extensions that are integrated within your browser. If you notice any suspicious add-on, disable it and then remove it.
   

• Firefox users:

1. Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
2. Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Cleanserp Virus on them.

• IE users:

1. Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
   
2. Click on all add-on types from the left pane and check if there is anything suspicious in the right panel. In case you find anything shade, make sure to remove it.

IV – Removing Shady processes

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1. Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
   
2. Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Cleanserp Virus might not be there, but if you notice any shady looking process that consumes high amounts of memory it might be ran by the unwanted program.
3. If you spot the process ran by Cleanserp Virus, right-click on it, open its file location and delete everything in there. Then go back to the Task Manager and end the process.
   

V – DNS check

1. In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
   
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
   
3. Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
   
4. If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
   
5. Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
   
6. Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.