Remove Globasearch.com from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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

Globasearch.com is categorized as a browser hijacker. In the never-ending war against cyber infections the more you know, the better. Crooks may be inconsiderate and unfair and greedy (and many more things in this train of thought) but they surely are well-informed when it comes to parasites. Are you? Be very careful here because sometimes a single moment of naivety or negligence could result in some long days or even months fighting a nasty PC virus. Globasearch.com is a perfect example of that. This program has been classified as a browser hijacker and even though it has nothing new and original in store, it still manages to cause problems. And the problems begin the very moment globasearch.com lands on your computer because apart from being sneaky and deceptive, this hijacker is also very resourceful and very aggressive. It modifies your browsers completely behind your back, it gets in your way every single time you try to actually use the machine and it will not stop harassing you till it gets deleted. Welcome to the world of hijackers. Globasearch.com forces its unreliable search engine on you and constantly tries to help more infections get on board as if this virus itself wasn’t already enough of a pest. All in all, your browsing experience will be effectively destroyed after the parasite managed to infect you. Globasearch.com even reaches the point where it causes a direct threat to your privacy as well because it steals personal data. Do you still think this program could be left unattended on your machine? Does its presence make you feel safe? To deal with this sneaky virus, keep on reading.

How did I get infected with?

There is quite a rich variety of ways for hackers to spread their malicious creations on the Web. For example, spam email-attachments and spam messages from unknown senders are still a thing and are still dangerous. If you’re deliberately trying to infect your machine, go on, click them open. However, if you decide that you want to keep your PC virus-free, safe and trustworthy, stay away from such threats. Another problematic cyber issue are freeware bundles. Always keep in mind that for you this might be a quick installation method but for hackers it’s also a perfectly convenient infiltration tactic. That’s why it’s incredibly ill-advised to trust unverified websites and even if you do choose legitimate sites only, you should still remain attentive and cautious. Otherwise, you might be greeted by some quite unexpected cyber surprise later on. And it’s not going to be a pleasant one. Remember, the only chance you might have to spot a potential intruder in the bundle that you’re downloading is by selecting the custom option in advance. This way you could easily deselect any “bonus” intruder you spot and you will remain completely in control of the installation process. What more could you want? Many PC users fall victim to parasites precisely because they rush the installation and overlook it. Hackers don’t usually ignore golden opportunities like this one.

Why is this dangerous?

Obviously, a PC infection cannot be safe. The more time this pesky thing spends on your machine, the more damage it could bring upon you in the long run. So don’t allow it! Once it successfully gets installed, the hijacker proceeds to modifying your browsers. Having in mind that globasearch.com is compatible with some of the most commonly used browsers out there, you could probably imagine the chaos that is about to get started. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer will  get out of hand very quickly and your permission (or the lack of it) has absolutely nothing to do with the parasite’s trickery. After it replaces both your homepage and search engine with its own domain, globasearch.com doesn’t stop there. If anything, this is just the beginning. The hijacker begins to display various search results which only appear so the hackers who stand behind the virus could generate revenue though the dubious pay-per-click mechanism. None of those web links are even remotely related to your search queries and they all are sponsored. Which means only one thing – they all are dangerous. In fact, same thing goes for the endless product advertisements you might come across thanks to the parasite’s manipulations. Whatever discount, best price, price comparison, etc. you see on the PC screen, just ignore it. Clicking it puts you in danger because, chances are, most of the websites globasearch.com leads you to are corrupted and very harmful. One careless click makes your entire device completely vulnerable to malware so it goes without saying that such reckless behavior MUST be avoided. In addition, you should also know that the globasearch.com parasite spies on your browsing-related activities and sends about as much data as it possibly could straight to hackers. They will find a way to make money out of it, don’t worry. The problem is, you being involved in this nasty (not to mention, illegal) cyber scheme means your browsing history, passwords and usernames and even some personally-identifiable data could be sent to the wrong hands. Before you know it, you might experience the worst case scenario when it comes to parasites – financial scams or even identity theft. To put an end to these shenanigans, you have to take care of the infection that caused them. If you decide to delete the globasearch.com hijacker manually, please follow the detailed removal guide down below.

How to Remove Globasearch.com virus

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

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

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

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

• Open Google Chrome

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