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Suddenly Filedam.com took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.
Filedam.com is a web address you might start seeing in the place of your default homepage. The reason for this to happen is that Filedam.com is regarded as a browser hijacker. So, if your browser is currently occupied by Filedam.com, you should beware because this infection can cause a lot of problems with your virtual security. It is unpleasant enough that you will have all your browser settings changed and that you will be forced to use an unknown website as a homepage, but you will also be presented with unrelated and possibly dangerous search results. On top of that, Filedam.com will act as adware, which means that it will generate numerous ads that will appear on the websites you browse. These ads could be just as harmful as the search results displayed by Filedam.com, and for this reason they should all be avoided. The best way to prevent them from appearing and to spare yourself the inconvenience of having to use an unfamiliar homepage is to remove the Filedam.com hijacker from your browser right away.
How did I get infected with?
It may seem like Filedam.com appeared on your browser as if out of the blue, however, you should know that this is not how it works. The hijacker has taken over your browser after you have performed certain activities on the web. These activities most often include downloading free programs from dubious file sharing websites, clicking pop-up ads that show up on your browser, and opening spam email attachments. Unreliable freeware comes to your system packed with additional applications that include adware and browser hijackers. They are usually announced during the setup process, but not in all cases. Also, it is very likely that you skipped to disable them because you hurried through the installation steps. Another thing you should avoid doing is interacting with the ads you see on the web because they will redirect you to websites that spread unwanted applications. The same applies for spam emails. If they come from an unknown sender, do not open them or download the attachments as you will end up with Filedam.com or other infections on your computer.
Why is this dangerous?
Filedam.com will corrupt your browser and will expose you to a number of threats, and this is the main reason why you should get rid of the hijacker. As soon as it takes over your browser, Filedam.com will start displaying third-party ads on every single web page you enter. These ads should be ignored as much as possible because they contain links to compromised websites. Landing on such a website may have different consequences, none of which will be good. You may end up installing more malware or have your sensitive data recorded. You will not be happy with either of them which is why you should better not click any ads you see on the web. Do the same with the search results Filedam.com will provide you with. Not only that they may not match your queries, but they are also sponsored and will redirect you to dangerous websites. Once you notice that your homepage has been replaced by Filedam.com, refrain from using your computer to browse the web until the infection is completely removed from your browser.
How to Remove Filedam.com virus
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Filedam.com 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 Filedam.com 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 Filedam.com from Add\Remove Programs
STEP 2: Clean Filedam.com from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer
STEP 3: Permanently Remove Filedam.com leftovers from the System
STEP 1 : Uninstall Filedam.com 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 Filedam.com homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE
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Open Google Chrome
- In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
- Remove the Filedam.com by clicking on the little recycle bin
- Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind
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Open Mozilla Firefox
- Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
- Disable the unwanted Extension
- Go to Help
- Then Troubleshoot information
- Click on Reset Firefox
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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 Filedam.com 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.