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Welcome to our Chromesearch.info “Virus” removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC.
Chromesearch.info functions as a search tool, promoted by many free software installers and free download links all over the Internet. Yet, due to some of its negative properties, it is categorized as a browser hijacker. This hijacker has been available on the web for some time, but some users have complained about the changes it has imposed on their browser. Users of Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer have recently contacted our “How to remove” team with complaints about the installation of some new homepage and search engine, which have replaced their default settings. People also describe some frequent unauthorized redirects and the generation of various ads, pop-ups, and banners on their screen. Most of them also refer to the difficulty of having these modifications removed. It seems that the usual uninstallation of Chromesearch.info and all of its extensions does not work. To find a solution, we suggest you take a look at the Removal Guide that we have prepared on this page. According to user information, the automatic removal method is an effective way to get rid of the hijacker once and for all, but if you prefer to do it manually, you can follow the detailed steps in the guide.
The specifics of Chromesearch.info
Chromesearch.info “Virus” is a browser hijacker that belongs to the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). This software usually redirects the affected browsers to a certain sponsored web page by setting the domain as the default search engine. According to virus analysts, this hijacker is not malicious and does not share the typical features of classic virus threats such as Trojans, Ransomware, Spyware, etc. On the other hand, a lot of users are reporting browsing issues and disturbance, caused by this software. It can get installed in the target system quietly through software packages (bundles), hijack web browser settings, modify search results, show intrusive ads, banners and pop-ups and collect information about the users’ latest browsing queries. These activities are seen as online advertising tactics but many people may not feel comfortable dealing with them.
Even though this browser hijacker is not as malicious as a real cyber threat, it can still increase your chances of getting caught on web pages run by cyber criminals. This can happen if you click on a misleading online ad or link, contained in the search results, generated by the hijacker. As a result, you may be forced to browse inappropriate web pages or find yourself on potentially dangerous ones. In theory, it is even possible that some of the ads and links can take you to fake web pages where you may get infected with Ransomware, Trojans and other nasty malware. Yet the major problem occurs when you try to remove Chromesearch.info “Virus” and set your default settings by default. If the program or its plug-ins are bothering you in Chrome, Firefox or any other browser, we suggest you scan your device with the professional removal tool and let the program remove the hijacker for you. This will reduce the likelihood of potential threats, and you will regain control of your browser.
Ways to protect yourself from potentially unwanted programs
Like many other potentially unwanted programs, the one we are currently discussing also spreads through software packages (bundles) as an additional component in them. If the users agree to install free software using “Fast” or “Recommended” settings, they indirectly agree to install all of the additional components, included in the package. This is because these settings do not reveal third-party software. To avoid being hijacked by Chromesearch.info and similar browser hijackers, users have to choose either the “Advanced” or “User” settings. Yet, clicking the “Next” button will not prevent your browser from being invaded. It is very important to monitor the process and remove the bookmarks of all pre-selected entries. If you miss this important step, you will be surprised at how many unwanted applications may be installed on your device.
How to remove Chromesearch.info completely?
To remove Chromesearch.info from the system, you need to uninstall all programs and browser extensions, related to the hijacker. Also search for programs with Unknown publisher. Below you will find detailed and illustrative manual removal instructions on that. Follow them carefully and you will be able to clean your system once and for all. However, be sure to delete the right records, related to the hijacker. If you miss something, you may not be able to set your preferred homepage or search engine and continue to suffer from unwanted redirects and ads. To avoid this problem, you can choose the option to automatically remove Chromesearch.info and perform a full system scan with the professional tool.
Source: Howtoremove.guide’s instructions How To Remove Chromesearch.info “Virus”
How To Remove Chromesearch.info “Virus”
I – Safe mode and revealing hidden files
II – Uninstallation
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- Use the Winkey+R keyboard combination, write Control Panel in the search field and hit enter.
- Go to Uninstall a program under Programs.
- Seek the unwanted software, select it and then click on Uninstall
If you are unable to spot Chromesearch.info, 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
- Go to your browser’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties.
- Go to the Shortcut tab and in the Target make sure to delete anything written after “.exe”.
- Now, open your browser and follow the instructions below depending on whether you are using Chrome, Mozilla or IE.
- Chrome users:
- Go to your browser’s main menu located in the top-right corner of the screen and select Settings.
- Scroll down, click on Show Advanced Settings and then select Clear browsing data. Just to be sure, tick everything and clear the data.
- 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:
- Similarly to Chrome, go to the main menu and select Add-ons and then Extensions.
- Remove any suspicious browser extensions that you may have even if they do not have the name Chromesearch.info on them.
- IE users:
- Go to Tools and select Manage add-ons.
- 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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- Go to your start menu, type Task Manager in the search field and from the results open View running processes with Task Manager.
- Thoroughly look through all processes. The name Chromesearch.info 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.
- If you spot the process ran by Chromesearch.info, 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
- In the start menu search box write View Network Connections and open the first result.
- Right-click on the network connection you are using and go to Properties.
- Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
- If Obtain DNS server addresses automatically is not checked, check it.
- Go to Advanced and select the DNS If there is anything in the DNS server addresses field, remove it and click OK.
- Click OK on the rest of the opened windows.
