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Suddenly Search.bitcro.com took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.
Why would you want to learn more about the Search.bitcro.com parasite? Because if you somehow got stuck with this nasty thing on your computer, you need to know what you’re up against. And because even if your device is still virus-free, there are several things you should know in order to to keep Search.bitcro.com away. This program is nothing but the nth browser hijacker out there that sneakily pretends to be a legitimate search engine. Search.bitcro.com is supposed to offer quick and easy access to Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, YouTube and other popular websites. The parasite is also supposed to provide accurate search results and as you probably figured out already, it fails miserably at both tasks. According to the website, if you experience some issues with Search.bitcro.com, you can contact some Croatian office to help you fix the problems. However legitimate the whole thing may seem, keep in mind that Search.bitcro.com was not created to make your online experience any better. It was created to bring money to its developers. Therefore it’s pretty clear that the Search.bitcro.com hijacker doesn’t belong on your computer.
How did I get infected with?
Generally speaking, most parasites don’t bother asking for your permission. Search.bitcro.com is no exception and it usually applies underhanded techniques to infiltrate computers. You have to be extremely careful every time you download programs off of the Internet, especially if they come in so-called bundles. Even though bundled freeware is a very convenient option for PC users as it allows them to install an entire package of programs at once, it’s an even more convenient option for hackers. All they have to do is attach their virus (hijacker, Trojan, ransomware etc.) to the other programs in the bundle. You do the rest. Never rush the installation process because otherwise you might accidentally download a very unwanted and highly dangerous bonus. You should also be aware of the fact that infections travel the web in spam email-attachments, fake messages, corrupted web links, etc. so you always have to keep an eye out for parasites.
Why is this dangerous?
The Search.bitcro.com hijacker is not only sneaky but extremely harmful as well. The minute it gets installed, this thing modifies you browser’s settings without your consent. Search.bitcro.com replaces both your homepage and your default search engine with its own and it influences Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. As if that wasn’t enough, the virus also installs some additional plug-ins to stop you from going back to your original browser settings. Unfortunately, Search.bitcro.com’s manipulations are just getting started. The virus not only redirects you to unknown and unsafe websites but it also bombards you with commercials which are just as unreliable as the ads. That means – first of all, you’re doomed to never actually find what you’re searching for online, and second of all, you’re constantly exposing your PC to malware. Obviously, it’s your own browsers that have to generate Search.bitcro.com’s useless coupons, offers, deals and comparisons so the speed of the entire computer cannot remain unaffected. The device might start to occasionally freeze or crash. Or both. Another interesting piece of information about the Search.bitcro.com hijacker is the fact it has access to you browsing-related data and sends it straight to hackers in order to serve their illegal purposes. That means crooks will monitor all your search queries, browsing history, IP address, email addresses, passwords, usernames, etc. If that thought doesn’t make you nervous, it certainly should. If you decide to delete Search.bitcro.com manually, you can follow the removal steps we’re provided for you down below.
How to Remove Search.bitcro.com virus
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Search.bitcro.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 Search.bitcro.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 Search.bitcro.com from Add\Remove Programs
STEP 2: Clean Search.bitcro.com from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer
STEP 3: Permanently Remove Search.bitcro.com leftovers from the System
STEP 1 : Uninstall Search.bitcro.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 Search.bitcro.com homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE
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Open Google Chrome
- In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
- Remove the Search.bitcro.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 Search.bitcro.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.