Remove Qip.ru Hijacker from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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

Qip.ru is a browser hijacker. Despite the fact its developers try to present as a fast, accurate and useful search engine, in reality, this thing is malicious. However, you know better than to trust hackers, don’t you? Keep in mind that gullible PC users fall victims to various infections every day. In this particular case you ended up infected with a hijacker which is a relatively  easy to delete parasite. There are some much more virulent and destructive programs on the Web, though –  ransomware, Trojan horses, etc. It goes without saying that hijackers aren’t harmless either so don’t underestimate the danger they pose. The more time Qip.ru manages to spend on board, the more trouble it can cause you. Why would you allow it? Remember, NO parasite belongs on your PC system so you simply have to take action. Procrastinating can’t fix the issue; deleting the virus will. Qip.ru follows the classic hijacker pattern so we wouldn’t call its manipulations unexpected. They are efficient, though. First of all, the parasite invades your machine via lies and deceit. That means you can’t recall the exact moment your PC got infected because the virus took advantage of your negligence online. Once it gets activated, this program begins to modify your browser settings. It replaces both your default browser homepage and favorite search engine with its own questionable domain. This way Qip.ru takes over your entire Internet experience. Now you’re forced to use the parasite’s malicious search engine every time you surf the Web. Apart from the fact you can no longer find what you search for online, Qip.ru exposes you directly to malware. The web links it generates are sponsored which means they are unreliable. As you can imagine, hackers would gladly display all kinds of parasites on your PC screen if they get paid enough. Crooks also gain revenue through the pay-per-click mechanism and other equally devious online monetizing techniques. Long story short, the Qip.ru hijacker is now on board to help its developers become rich. Harassing you is just a bonus. To make things worse, the virus steals private information. More often than not, Qip.ru collects IP addresses, email addresses, passwords, usernames, search queries, browsing history, etc. Unfortunately, there’s always the possibility that it might also be spying on some personally identifiable data. Do you see the immense danger for your privacy here? You could be absolutely positive that cyber criminals will find a way to use your own data against you thus causing you further damage. As we mentioned already, Qip.ru was never really meant to be beneficial for you. It was only meant to help hackers achieve their malicious goals online.

How did I get infected with?

Have you heard of software bundling? This is one of the most commonly used virus infiltration techniques on the Web. And it’s probably the explanation why your PC is now corrupted. In case you often download questionable bundled programs off of the Internet, you might want to reconsider this habit in the future. It leaves you exposed to malware. Many virtual parasites get attached to safe software and get installed in silence. That means you could end up installing a virus without even knowing it. Obviously, this is incredibly dangerous and should be prevented on time. To stop a potential parasite, opt for the Advanced/Custom option in the Setup Wizard. Then check out the programs you install one by one. Such a thorough check could save you quite the headache later on. Keep in mind that freeware/shareware bundles offer a very stealthy distribution method for a rich bouquet of infections. Don’t corrupt your own machine. Instead, take care of your safety before it’s too late. The more diligent, attentive and wary you are in the installation process, the better.

Why is this dangerous?

The Qip.ru hijacker exhibits many malicious traits. There is no plausible scenario in which this pest doesn’t put you in danger. Why would you need it in your life? The Web is infested with search engines that are perfectly safe, so why stick to the compromised one? This program jeopardizes your safety on a daily basis and keeping in on board is an extremely unwarranted risk. It’s not worth the hassle. Qip.ru works through a browser extension which works just fine with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Once this add-on is installed, the virus proceeds messing with your browser settings. Of course, your permission or authorization (or the lack of it) is utterly irrelevant. The hijacker is supposed to generate web traffic, not to enhance your browsing experience. However, keep in mind that there are some dangerous web links hidden among the safe ones so it’s highly recommended to avoid all of them. There’s no telling which link is compromised and which one is not unless you click it. This is precisely what you shouldn’t do. In addition, due to the parasite’s presence, your PC speed is slowed down drastically. Surfing the Web is no longer fun when your machine is sluggish and your browsers occasionally crash/freeze, is it? To delete this pest manually, please follow the detailed removal instructions that you will find down below.

How to Remove Qip.ru virus

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

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

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

STEP 1 : Uninstall Qip.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 Qip.ru homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

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