Internet Browser Hijacking and Redirect Virus: How to Remove Google Redirect Virus and Prevent Yourself from being Hijacked by Other Browser Virus

We have been receiving lots of customer help requests and consultation inquiries from various partners on how to remove the browser redirect hijackers like redirecting Google search engine results and Internet browser’s homepage. It is becoming more and more annoyed to have loads of new hijackers showing up on the Internet and nobody seems to stop any of these new releases. For every average computer user, the homepage of your Internet browser may have been redirected to an unknown site rather the one you have specified; whenever you open your favorite Internet explorer, you will be redirected to some random websites or annoying popups are showing up; whatever you enter terms into the search engines like Google, you are being redirect to other websites or search engines; unwanted toolbar uninstalled on Internet browsers (e.g. Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox) without your consent or your notice slow down your surfing experience and collect privacy information from whatever you are doing on the Internet. In most of these cases, you may have been infected with malicious applications. To remove the certain malware, you can install reputable malware removal tool like Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, submit your help requests on security forums, or consult YooCare/YooSecurity professional technicians on the virus and malware removal service online.
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Published by Tony Shepherd on September 28, 2012 7:12 am and last modified on June 3, 2013 12:49 pm.

Being redirected to googleads.l.doubleclick.net/double-click.net virus? Browser hijacker removal help

Having problem with your search results through Google and Yahoo being redirected to googleads.l.double-click.net (googleleads.g.doubleclick.com)? When you input your desired sites the result you see would turn out to be googleads.l.double-click.net or other unknown advertising sites? Really feel annoyed and infringed on this issue but can’t find any effective solution to get it solved as every time it still comes up though already being reported killed by your anti-virus? Please don’t be upsetting anymore because reading this post will help you find out the proper way to get rid of googleads.l.double-click.net virus.

What is Googleads.l.double-click.net virus?

Googleads.l.double-click.net virus is an infamous web browser redirect virus that will force your browsers always being redirected to googleads.l.double-click.net especially when you are using Yahoo and Google search engine and you will receive message like “Server not found. Firefox can’t find the server at googleads.l.double-click.net.” which means your computer has been infected by this annoying virus. This virus may get into your computer when you click malicious code on unsafe websites, download freeware from unknown software sites, open attachment from spam emails, etc. Once you got this virus in your system, it will start to hijack your browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, AOL and force them linked to Googleads.l.double-click.net or other intended sites that aim at acquiring your personal information and private data which may do harm to your benefit and lead to economic loss. This browser redirect virus is not associated with Google in any ways but to hijack your PC to a totally different malicious domains like doublee-click.net or doubleeclick.net. Please pay attention to the URLs. Rather than the official url doubleclick.net of Google’s, doubleclick.net/double-click.net are malicious domains made to redirect your search results and affecting your surfing experience. Therefore this virus should be kicked off from your computer as soon as possible before it takes further damages to your computer. However, based on our Labs testings, most of the anti-virus and anti-malware don’t remove this redirect virus though some are trying to block it. You can follow the instructions below to remove this browser hijacker step by step. Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 24, 2012 2:24 pm and last modified on June 5, 2013 3:04 am.

Remove Snap.do Virus Manually, Uninstall Snap.do Toolbar Completely

Can’t get rid of Snap.do Virus? Have you been redirected lately when surfing the Internet to a certain webpage – Snap.do (search.snap.do) and other related sites? Even your Internet browser’s homepage has been reset to this unwanted site? And no matter where you want to go, it just leads you to its homepage and other unwanted pages. As a matter of fact, this is known to be a Snap.do redirect virus.

Snap.do Virus Browser Hijacker Description

Snap.do virus, or search.snap.do is a specially hacked web site that will forcibly change your homepages and other default settings of your browser/browsers so that it can show up every time when you try to log on other sites. With a deceitful yet common appearance, Snap.do is pretending itself as a search engine which provides lots of online contents. But the fact is, all the searching results given by this Snap.do virus are sponsored by hackers who create nasty viruses and steal money from PC users worldwide. Once there’s a search.snap.do page on your browser, try to avoid putting personal information online.
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Published by Tony Shepherd on September 24, 2012 10:49 am and last modified on March 11, 2014 2:41 am.

Browser Being redirected to ilitili.com? Manual Removal Guide to Get Rid of ilitili.com Browser Hijacker Virus

Need help to get rid of ilitili.com browser hijacker virus? Feeling helpless when your web browsers always being redirected to unknown sites that you don’t expect? Getting crazy with such annoying issue but have no idea how to eliminate this browser hijacker virus from your system? What can you do when your computer is infected by this nasty virus? Please read this post to get all the troubles solved in an appropriate and effective way.

What is ilitili.com Browser Hijacker Virus?

Ilitili.com browser hijacker virus is known as its name because it belongs to browser hijackers that may redirect your web browser against you will to other intended sites that you would not expecting to visit. Many users find out when they are using search engine such as Google, Yahoo, MSN to search for what they want then they will be redirect to ilitili.com. Along with the web page there also contains malicious messages from ilitili.com which is trying to act like a legitimate website when the truth is just opposite. Actually it’s a tricky virus that never should be trusted as a lot of computer users have reported being redirected to those web pages against their willing. You may get this virus when you click unknown links, open the attachment of strange e-mails, download unverified software from the Internet. Once you got this virus in your computer, your web browser will be redirected to Ad web pages or other odd websites that are supported by intended companies aiming to collect your personal information or lure you to buy their products. Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 20, 2012 2:36 pm and last modified on June 5, 2013 3:41 am.

How to Remove Fantastigames.metacrawler.com Redirect Virus?

Have been hijacked by http://fantastigames.metacrawler.com virus? How did you get the Fantastigames.metacrawler virus onto your machine as you have anti-virus program installed? Kept redirecting to malicious sites? Unfortunately, your computer was infected browser hijack virus .

Have you ever heard of fantastigames.metacrawler.com Virus?

Fantastigames.metacrawler.com virus is defined as a horrific browser hijacker that exploits unwary users’ computers aggressively. Usually, the virus comes through network when you are accessing malicious websites, emails or free items download attachments. The virus is linked to severe web browsing troubles which make you extremely mad. In detail, this hijacker virus can redirect your favorite websites to other harmful contents, and it changes your homepage and browser settings randomly. In fact, you will suffer a great loss as the virus can trace your browser habits and computer data to steal your personal information and other sensitive information for remote hackers by design. Don’t ever enter anything useful on this hazardous hijacker page. Instead, take steps to get rid of the redirect virus completely and timely. Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 17, 2012 12:11 pm and last modified on June 5, 2013 3:45 am.

Hijacked by Click.scour.com Google Redirect Virus – How to Remove?

Is click.scour.com Google redirect virus redirecting all your pages when you’re using the Google search engine? Can’t figure out the reason why your browser is always redirected to click.scour.com and other unwanted sites against your willing? Getting crazy with such annoying issue but have no idea how to clean click.scour virus from your computer? If yes, please read this post and then you will find an effective way to get rid of click.scour virus completely and safely.

What is Click.scour.com Google redirect virus?

Click.scour.com Google redirect virus is a very harmful redirect virus which can cause a lot of browsing problems on your computer. It’s a dangerous Google redirect rootkit hides in your system and will hijack your web browsers. The appearance of Click.scour.com seems to be a legit search engine as Google but you will check it out really soon. Click.scour takes control of the browser and forces users into visiting this these fake search pages when clicking on links in major search engine links. Whatever you click or input links you will be always redirected to its site and other malicious advertisement sites. Furthermore, your computer will run slowly very much because of this nasty redirect virus. Click.scour.com browser hijacker may also delete files and alter stored information and harvest private and other sensitive data. Thus, in order to ensure the security of your system, it’s highly recommended to remove it as soon as possible before it can bring your computer further damages. Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 15, 2012 2:21 pm and last modified on June 5, 2013 5:19 am.

How to Uninstall Wincore Mediabar Completely

Every time you open your web browser, you will be redirected to an annoying web site? It seems I removed it but it just still back and I can’t set my homepage back to what I want? What do I do?

Wincore Mediabar Redirect Virus Description

Wincore Mediabar Redirect Virus is another web browser hijack virus released to destroy personal computers. Once your computer gets infected by such virus, you will be redirected to a web page with the appearance of some search engine site and a wincore mediabar will be added on the browser. But don’t be cheated by its appearance. It’s indeed a browser redirected virus. Wincore Mediabar is nothing different from other normal search engine sites such as Google.com, yahoo.com. On the page, there is a search bar and some “recommended” key words. Don’t stupidly think that it is safe to use such web site. If you incautiously open this site and use it, this redirect virus will change your browser original setting such as homepage and add some toolbar in it which will make you open your web browser slowly every time. Every time you try to open other sites you want, you just open Wincore Mediabar and other strange sites including porn sites or advertisement sites. And when you scan some normal sites, some pages always pop up annoying you. Never think it only can do that harm to your computer. Wincore Mediabar redirect virus will also import more and more other dangerous Trojan virus and malware to mess up your computer system until paralyze it. The main point is however hard you try to remove it by all sorts of anti-software, it seems the virus just takes root in your computer. Is there a good and safe way to kick it our from your computer? Yes, the only and best way to delete Wincore Mediabar redirect virus from your computer is manual way. However, if you are not familiar with this virus, you have to contact an expert to do that. Any mistake will cause data loss. Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 14, 2012 1:29 pm and last modified on June 5, 2013 5:27 am.

How to Remove iLivid Virus Permanently? Delete iLivid Virus Malware Manually

Do you have iLivid Virus problem? You have already uninstalled iLivid toolbar from Control Panel but it’s still on your Internet Explorer or Firefox? What can you do to get rid of the iLivid virus completely? Since Windows iLivid Toolbar and iLivid virus has hijacked my computer! How can I remove it permanently? I have gotten iLivid Virus redirect thing every time I launch my Firefox browser. And then plenty of pop-ups will take over my screen and many programs will run itself without any reminder. My computer suffers from a mess and it will take a long time to respond. I have already disappointed at the situation but I can’t do anything with it. Pease help me! If you get iLivid Virus in your computer, please read the post to get some help to remove the browser hijacker manually.

What is iLivid Virus? Is It dangerous?

ILivid Virus is no doubt a dangerous Google redirect virus that can change your settings of your browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Bing. Many computer users became the victims of the iLivid virus, first they went online then suddenly caught a virus it is called ilivid and Norton is not finding it, they have done a full scan and Norton showed there are no virus, and they have tried many other anti-virus programs such as AVG, Mcafee or Avast, no luck either. I’m trying to locate where this iLivid malware can be hidden, I’ve looked every where and cant seem to find it. Some how it is the first page when I open Google chrome then when I type in the searchbar nothing happens. They thought:”Can any one help me . Not sure how to get rid of it.” Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 13, 2012 8:30 am and last modified on October 21, 2013 3:52 pm.

Hijacked by Mysearchresults.com Virus? Removal Guide

Are you frustrated with Mysearchresults.com Google redirect virus? Have the  http://www.mysearchresults.com/?c=9001&t=03 problem, can’t remove it? You have already uninstalled Mysearchresults toolbar from Control Panel but it’s still on your Internet Explorer or Firefox? What can you do to get rid of the Mysearchresults virus?

What is Mysearchresults.com?

Mysearchresults.com is a malicious website and it is dangerous that can change your settings of your browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Bing. Have you found any potential sucker? Well, one of the victims said:”I have a problem. I downloaded from MS a malicious tool remover from their update new letter. After restarting, I have no wallpaper or desktop icons. Only a black screen. But I have icons and can network if I start in Safe Mode. Plus my program for the  speakers is gone. Help!!!! I also have Mysearchresults.com hijacking my Firefox home page. Did internet search to remove it–no results from the suggestions. Is that causing my problem? Yes.Would resetting the computer back to the factory defaults fix all of this? No. It won’t help you deal with this thing. What is worse, no anti-malware can get rid of Mysearchresults redirect virus completely. Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 12, 2012 6:48 am and last modified on January 7, 2014 4:54 am.

How to Remove Yahoo Startnow Virus? Startnow.com Browser Hijacker Removal Help

Has your computer been taken over by Yahoo Startnow virus? Have the http://startnow.com.com thing, can’t get rid of it? You have already uninstalled Startnow.com toolbar from Control Panel but it’s still on your Internet Explorer or Firefox? What can you do to fix this issue?

What is Yahoo Startnow Virus? Have you heard of it?

Yahoo Startnow Virus (aka Yahoo Startnow.com virus) is a malicious website and it is dangerous that can change your settings of your browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Bing. Every time computer user do a web search it redirects he/she to another website which is annoying and wish to remove this virus which he/she believe is a malware virus of some sort.  Is this correct?? please advise. Yes, this Yahoo Startnow virus starts out as a pops up saying you can download it and it will speed up your browsing, etc. It came from Yahoo so many folks download it.  This thing takes over your browser and is a pain to deal with. For no anti-virus problem can pick it up. It pops up still even in safe mode, your computer is restart Some time, Almost every quarter of an hour. It didn’t work and seems to have actually got worse. The computer will not start up in normal mode at all, and instead goes into blue screen, it gave you this error message: c000021a fatal system error if your computer has been damaged. Every time you open up Google Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer it will go to Startnow.com and redirect everything. You have downloaded many Anti-Malware programs but they won’t remove yahoo startnow virus. That made users feel frustrating. Read the rest of this post »

Published by Tony Shepherd on September 11, 2012 4:43 pm and last modified on June 5, 2013 5:22 am.

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