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Suddenly SearchToSurf.com took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.
SearchToSurf.com falls under the category of browser hijacker. If you suddenly find out there’s an entire array of changes made to your computer, which you did not approve of or even knew about, there is a strong chance you’re dealing with a hijacker. One way to know for sure, is to take a closer look at the changes. If your preferred homepage and default search engine have been replaced, odds are, that’s due to a browser hijacker. The only way to undo the switch and get back to your preferred ones, is to delete the application immediately after you realize it has infected your computer. If SearchToSurf.com pays you a visit, be sure to kick it out as soon as possible.
How did I get infected with?
SearchToSurf.com often sneaks in by hiding behind false system or program updates. You might be thinking you’re installing a Java or a Flash update, while, in reality, you’re opening the door to a hijacker. The situation is almost identical when it comes to freeware. During freeware installation, most users are in a rush to finish the process and agree to all the terms and conditions without reading them. Because of their impatience, they got stuck with the hijacker. SearchToSurf.com can also enter undetected by using corrupted links, corrupted websites and spam email attachments.
Why is this dangerous?
There are several frustrating and harmful issues you’ll have to deal with after SearchToSurf.com has infected your system. For one, once it enters your PC, the add-on is no longer bound to ask for your permission before implementing changes. Imagine how irritating it is to have constant changes made to your system without you being aware of them. But that’s not the only major issue you’ll have to deal with. SearchToSurf.com will also keep a close eye on every move you make, catalog it, and then send the collected data to the unknown third parties behind it. Once the information is in their hands, these individuals can use it however they see fit. The data will include all of your browsing activities, i.e. your web searches, IP address, and any personal and financial information you might have shared. That means your name, phone number, bank account. That is a serious security risk you can avoid by getting rid of the program as soon as you find out you have been infected with it.
How to Remove SearchToSurf.com virus
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the SearchToSurf.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 SearchToSurf.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 SearchToSurf.com from Add\Remove Programs
STEP 2: Clean SearchToSurf.com from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer
STEP 3: Permanently Remove SearchToSurf.com leftovers from the System
STEP 1 : Uninstall SearchToSurf.com from your computer
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the SearchToSurf.com search software and click on uninstall/change. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
STEP 2 : Remove SearchToSurf.com homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE
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Open Google Chrome
- In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
- Remove the SearchToSurf.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 SearchToSurf.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.