Remove Searchtudo.com Homepage from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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

Have you had to deal with browser hijackers so far? Well, you’re now infected with one so it’s in your best interest to learn about as much as possible about this type of infection. Hijackers are sneaky and very harmful; you will find a removal guide down below to help you get rid of Searchtudo.com for good. However, don’t rush. Rushing is what brought the virus to you in the first place. Take your time to read our article before you proceed to delete this problematic infection. Remember, it’s very important to take care of your security quickly. We have never come across a harmless hijacker and no, Searchtudo.com isn’t the great exception. Quite the opposite, the more time this pest manages to spend on board, the more dangerous it becomes. Once Searchtudo.com lands on your computer system, the problems start almost immediately. The virus replaces both your default search engine and default browser homepage with its own questionable domain. Then it keeps messing with your browser settings behind your back. As you could imagine, Searchtudo.com doesn’t bother to search for your permission or authorization or consent when it gets activated. The hijacker modifies your browser settings in order to serve hackers’ malicious purposes, not your own. Keep in mind that this program is light years away from the legitimate, utterly safe, fast and accurate search engine its developers claim it is. You know better than to trust hackers, don’t you? Behind its alluring facade lies a dangerous infection that generates sponsored web links. Clicking a corrupted link disguised as a harmless search result will automatically cause you damage. For example, you might end up on some unreliable website infested with malware. Is installing malware what you’re aiming for online, though? Searchtudo.com comes for free which explains why it displays sponsored web links. However, that definitely doesn’t mean you have to participate in hackers’ trickery. The hijacker generates web traffic towards some extremely questionable pages so you simply can’t afford to trust any of the web links it bombards you with. Same thing goes for the intrusive coupons, discounts and other commercials or software updates that this virus might attempt to force on you. More often than not, these are also unreliable. As long as the PC is infected, you’re constantly one click away from infections. Furthermore, Searchtudo.com monitors your browsing-related activities so hackers could have free access to your personal information. That mainly includes IP addresses, email addresses, passwords, usernames, browsing history, search queries, etc. BUT the virus could even spy on some personally identifiable data as well. Financial scams and, the absolute worst case scenario, identity theft, are not threats to be taken lightly. To prevent such catastrophic consequences, get rid of the virus.

How did I get infected with?

Searchtudo.com doesn’t deviate much from the classic hijacker pattern. This thing usually slithers itself onto machines in complete silence. Of course, there is also a slight possibility that you did in fact install it voluntarily because you believed it’s a useful search engine. Well, it isn’t. Among the most popular virus infiltration techniques online are freeware bundles and spam messages. Stay away from anything suspicious-looking you might stumble across online. Opt for the custom or advanced option every time you install program bundles and stay away from unverified websites. Remember, free of charge and virus-free are two separate categories. It’s also a good idea to read the EULA (End User License Agreement) or the Terms and Conditions of the software you install. This way you will be aware of the programs you give green light to so no “bonus” virus could invade your PC. Keep in mind that it’s entirely your responsibility to deselect any piece of malware you find in the freeware/shareware bundles you install so don’t miss this opportunity to protect your machine. Being cautious will pay off in the long run; make sure you remember that and make sure you remember it well.

Why is this dangerous?

To begin with, Searchtudo.com gets installed behind your back. This should have been your very first red flag concerning this program’s reliability. As it’s perfectly compatible with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer, the virus quickly takes over your entire Internet experience. Now that all your browsers are infected, you can’t trust any of the web links you see on the PC screen. As already mentioned, that includes search results, ads, software updates, etc. There is no way to know which web link you see is corrupted and which one is not unless you click. However, that’s quite an unwarranted risk which should be avoided. If you want to become a sponsor of greedy cyber criminals, keep their malicious hijacker on board. If you prefer to regain control over your device, though, get rid of Searchtudo.com. Apart from serving as a back door to malware and disturbing your online activities, this pest also poses a direct threat for your privacy. Long story short, the sooner you delete the hijacker, the better. In order to do so manually, please follow the detailed removal guide that you will find down below.

How to Remove Searchtudo.com virus

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

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

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

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

• Open Google Chrome

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