Remove Copypast.ru from Chrome and Firefox

Suddenly Copypast.ru took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.

Long story short, Copypast.ru is dangerous. This program has been classified as a browser hijacker for numerous reasons. It’s just as unreliable as it is annoying. And you’ve probably noticed how irritating Copypast.ru is. We have never come across a hijacker that wouldn’t put your nerves to the test. This tool is no different. It will flood your PC screen with Russian commercials and useless web links. It will also hijack your browsers and jeopardize your privacy. Why keep a problematic and deceptive infection on board? Copypast.ru promises to be something it isn’t. The virus is supposed to be beneficial for you. It is only beneficial for its developers, though. Hijackers aren’t a threat to be taken lightly. No parasite is. Hence, as soon as you encounter this program’s presence, make sire you uninstall it. There’s nothing to lose by deleting this nasty intruder. On the other hand, there’s definitely a lot to gain. Copypast.ru starts messing with your browsers immediately after installation. The installation itself happens without your permission. Not many people would voluntarily download malware, right? Hijackers take advantage of your haste and distraction online. Once the virus gets installed, it adds a browser extension. This is how all your browsers end up compromised. You can’t even surf the Internet in general without dealing with the parasite. Do you know why hijackers get developed in the first place? These infections generate web traffic to some particular websites. As a result, hackers gain dubious profit. The problem is that you’re constantly exposed to malware. Copypast.ru replaces both your search engine and default homepage. There’s no getting rid of this parasite. It displays a great number of sponsored web links. Being sponsored, they might be leading you straight to infections. Yes, you’re one single click away from vicious viruses. Stay away from all the search results generated by the hijacker. Chances are, they are corrupted. This program isn’t on board to enhance your browsing experience. It’s on board to wreak havoc. The more time it spends on your PC, the more dangerous the situation gets. Don’t take any chances with this pest. Take action instead.

How did I get infected with?

Hijackers usually get attached to other programs. Avoid installing bundled freeware and shareware, especially from unverified pages. The software there is immensely unreliable. You might download a whole bunch of viruses without even knowing it. Then how do you protect your safety? Firstly, stay away from illegitimate software. Always take your time in the process. Many computer users skip important installation steps. They end up infecting their own machines. Don’t be gullible to think hackers can’t fool you. Opt for the advanced or custom option. This will allow you to be completely in control of the process. If you don’t control the installation, crooks will. Are you willing to jeopardize both your security and privacy? Deleting malware is more challenging than preventing infiltration. Make no mistake and keep an eye out for parasites. Infections also travel the Web via spam emails/messages. Remember that you can’t afford to neglect your safety for even a moment. A moment is all that hackers need in order to cause you damage. Take care of your device before it’s too late. In addition, avoid illegitimate torrents as they are potentially dangerous as well.

Why is this dangerous?

Due to the parasite’s unwanted presence, your browsers are compromised. Copypast.ru’s plugin works with all three of the most commonly used browsers. It takes down Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Chrome. You can’t find anything you search for online anymore. You get redirect to unreliable websites. The hijacker may lead you directly to more infections. Therefore, restrain yourself from clicking its seemingly safe search results. There is nothing safe about the web links an infection displays. Copypast.ru could even generate sponsored pop-ups and other bizarre product offers. Those are just as tricky as the search results. Copypast.ru slows down the PC speed as well. The virus causes your browsers to often crash and/or freeze. It collects your private data too. If you’re especially unfortunate, this program could result in identity theft or financial scams. Make sure you tackle the virus on time. To do so manually, please follow our manual removal guide down below.

How to Remove Copypast.ru virus

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Copypast.ru infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

The Copypast.ru adware is specifically designed to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.

STEP 1: Uninstall Copypast.ru from Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Clean Copypast.ru from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Copypast.ru leftovers from the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall Copypast.ru from your computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command Window

 

Type “regedit”

 

navigate to HKCU\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Modify the string with a value data and set it to google.com for example.

STEP 2 : Remove Copypast.ru homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Copypast.ru by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

How to Permanently Remove Copypast.ru Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.