Remove Didisearch.com Hijacker from Chrome/Firefox/IE

Suddenly Didisearch.com took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.

Didisearch.com is a browser hijacker. That sentence alone should be enough to make you nervous. Have you ever had to deal with hijackers? No? Then you’ve been quite lucky so far because this type of infection is probably among the most annoying ones. Being a classic hijacker, Didisearch.com doesn’t deviate from the pattern so we wouldn’t call its manipulations unexpected. However, this virus is very problematic so the sooner you manage to delete it, the better. According to the program’s official website, Didisearch.com is a perfectly safe search engine. It goes without saying that there is nothing safe about a virtual virus so don’t let hackers fool you. Keeping the pesky parasite on board will only put you in danger. Despite the fact Didisearch.com promises to “serve website users with the most relevant and highest paying ads”, this thing is malicious. Its one goal is to hijack your browsing experience and once it does so, the virus creates a complete mess on your computer. You are no longer in control of your very own browsers because this program was never meant to be beneficial for you. After Didisearch.com invades your PC, it replaces your default search engine and favorite browser homepage with its malicious domain. This way you’re forced to use it every time you surf the Web. It goes without saying that the “accurate” search results in reality are sponsored web links that hide various threats. The problem is, clicking a corrupted link automatically installs malware. You can be absolutely positive that there are some immensely dangerous links among the safe ones generated by Didisearch.com. Therefore, you’re basically jeopardizing your own safety by ignoring the parasite instead of removing it. Hijackers don’t delete themselves. This is your responsibility and yours only. In addition to the unreliable web links, the virus also displays a rich bouquet of unreliable pop-ups, pop-unders, etc. Stay away from anything brought to you by the hijacker unless you’re deliberately trying to compromise your PC much further. Don’t get tempted to install some random software update advertised by Didisearch.com and don’t make the rookie mistake to keep the hijacker on board. There is nothing to win by tolerating it; on the other hand, there is quite a lot to lose.

How did I get infected with?

Like most hijackers out there, Didisearch.com often travels the Web bundled with other programs. This is an extremely efficient distribution technique because most PC users don’t pay close attention to the software they install. However, directly clicking the “Next” button in the Setup Wizard doesn’t guarantee you safety. It only guarantees you speed. Rushing doesn’t allow you to remain in control of the process so it’s in your best interest to keep an eye out for potential parasites every time you browse the Web and especially when you download programs. Opt for the custom or advanced option instead of the basic one. Also, even though it may not necessarily be a fun thing to do, reading the EULA (End User License Agreement) as well as the Terms and Conditions could protect your machine from malware. Keep in mind that some of the oldest infiltration methods still work like a charm. That means you have to watch out for spam email-attachments, spam messages from unknown senders and other third-party web links. Don’t take unnecessary risks online and don’t underestimate hackers’ creativity when it comes to virtual infections.

Why is this dangerous?

Hijackers in general are notoriously tricky so don’t expect Didisearch.com to be an exception. This program not only lies to your face but also serves as a back door to all types of viruses imaginable. Why would you keep it on board? Once it manages to slither itself onto your PC system, the hijacker installs a nasty extension which is compatible with three of the most popular browsers out there. That leaves Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer infected. This way you will stumble across Didisearch.com’s questionable search engine all the time and you can no longer rely on your own browsers. Nasty, isn’t it? Apart from the obvious fact you can’t find what you search for online (because now you get constantly redirected), you’re also constantly exposed to more parasites. Clicking a corrupted web link simply cannot end well for you so is it really a risk worth taking? The Didisearch.com virus also generates potentially malicious advertisements, highly suspicious software updates and other misleading web links. To sum up, the hijacker bombards you with deceptive ads since the moment it sneaks in till you moment it gets deleted. Don’t let a parasite harass you. Didisearch.com also collects personal information including browsing history, passwords, usernames, etc. so crooks could sell your data later on thus gaining profit. It’s quite obvious how dangerous this is for your privacy. To put an end to all shenanigans Didisearch.com has in store, please follow the detailed removal guide below and get rid of the hijacker.

How to Remove Didisearch.com virus

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Didisearch.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 Didisearch.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 Didisearch.com from Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Clean Didisearch.com from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Didisearch.com leftovers from the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall Didisearch.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 Didisearch.com homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Didisearch.com 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 Didisearch.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.