Remove Websearch.searchfix.info Homepage

Suddenly Websearch.searchfix.info took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.

Websearch.searchfix.info is a search engine that will replace your default homepage and search provider without your permission. Keep in mind that this search tool is not a trustworthy one because many security experts consider it to be a browser hijacker. Moreover, it is currently not active, however, it possible that it will start working again. Websearch.searchfix.info can get installed on all the main web browsers, so switching your default one will not help. What you have to do to stop the program’s suspicious activity is to delete it from the system.

How did I get infected with Websearch.searchfix.info?

Websearch.searchfix.info is a member of the Websearch family of hijackers, and as such it is distributed along with unreliable software. The program appears on the PC after users download and install freeware from third-party file hosting websites. The installers of the undesirable applications are hidden within the installers of the advertised free programs, so whenever users acquire one or more of them, they also receive a bunch of additionally installed apps. Please note that this could be prevented if you choose Custom/Advanced installation option and uncheck any boxes offering you to install software.

Why is Websearch.searchfix.info dangerous?

The main reason why Websearch.searchfix.info is considered to be suspicious is the fact that it displays many ads and sponsored links. They are all owned by unknown third parties which is why it is hard to say whether they are safe or not. Chances are that they will redirect you to malicious websites where you will be urged to download more unreliable programs or even various computer infections. Sometimes it is enough to land on a website to infect your system with malware, so you should make sure you avoid the ads and remove Websearch.searchfix.info for good.

How to Remove Websearch.searchfix.info virus (Manual Removal Guide)

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Websearch.searchfix.info 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 Websearch.searchfix.info 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 Websearch.searchfix.info from Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Clean Websearch.searchfix.info from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Websearch.searchfix.info leftovers from the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall Websearch.searchfix.info from your computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Websearch.searchfix.info search software and click on uninstall/change. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove Websearch.searchfix.info homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Websearch.searchfix.info 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 Websearch.searchfix.info 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 Websearch.searchfix.info extension
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

How to Permanently Remove Websearch.searchfix.info Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

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