How to Remove TubeTab World Redirect

Can’t Remove TubeTab World hijacker virus? This page includes detailed TubeTab World Removal instructions!

TubeTab World is a highly undesirable browser extension. It gets installed by a hijacker and starts harassing you immediately. What is the solution to that? As soon as you realize something is off with your safety, you have to take measures. Get rid of the hijacker before it manages to get out of hand and cause irreversible harm. First things first, how does this pesky browser hijacker work? As its name implies, the program targets your browsers. It adds the TubeTab World extension thus taking over your entire online experience. In addition, both your search engine and browser homepage get modified. In fact, they get replaced with the parasite’s domain. It goes without saying this is a questionable, unsafe domain. The virus modifies your default browser settings for one very simple reason. It brings along sponsored pop-up ads and, ultimately, helps hackers gain profit. We’re reaching hijackers’ one purpose – allowing crooks to gain effortless revenue online. The problem is that your very own browsers are no longer in your control. They get modified completely behind your back because no hijacker is going to seek permission. What matters here is hackers’ money, not your preferences or opinions. Get prepared to be witnessing various changes that happen behind your back. As a result, you now get redirected to all sorts of unknown websites. Apart from the fact this is beyond irritating, it is also very dangerous. If you land on a harmful page, you could automatically download more PC viruses. Are you actively trying to compromise your security further? We thought not. Then why put up with the parasite’s shenanigans? Why keep it on board? The virus alters all your browsers and constantly redirects you. It also causes your browsers to freeze or crash. Your Internet connection might become unstable as well. Long story short, the hijacker can’t remain unnoticed for too long. Its presence exposes you to malware and demolishes your everyday online experience. Hijackers are also capable of stealing some personal information such as browsing history, usernames/passwords and email addresses. Your IP addresses get monitored too. Can you see how dangerous this is? Hackers have plenty of monetizing platforms to choose from. They will inevitably find a way to make more money out of your details.

How did I get infected with?

The virus was probably attached to some software bundle. This is one super efficient as well as stealthy distribution method. It also provides crooks an opportunity to spread some of the most aggressive parasites online. To protect your PC, always watch out for potential intruders. Be careful and take your time in the installation process. Remember that skipping steps exposes your machine to threats. Instead of rushing, opt for the Custom/Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. This will allow you to spot and deselect any “bonus” program that relies on your distraction. Put your security first and don’t be negligent. It only takes one wrong move on the Web to let loose a parasite. Or, if you’re especially unlucky, a whole bunch of parasites. Prevention is indeed the less time-consuming option here. Do yourself a favor and make sure your machine remains virus-free. Checking the Terms and Conditions or EULA (End User License Agreement) is another must. Be cautious now so you don’t have to deal with malware later. You definitely won’t regret it. Many viruses travel the Web via spam email-attachments or messages as well. Another popular method involves fake torrents, bogus software updates and third-party pop-ups. Stay away from unverified websites as well. Remember, preventing malware installation is your responsibility.

Why is this dangerous?

The infection brings along various threats. It injects your browsers with a huge pile of sponsored web links disguised as accurate search results. There is absolutely nothing safe about the links TubeTab World generates. Hence, restrain yourself from clicking them. Same thing goes for the pop-ups and other product deals you might come across. Hijackers could generate sponsored discounts or coupons that often turn out to be corrupted. If you open a fake advertisement, you may purchase some non-existent product and lose money. You may also download more parasites and make the mess bigger. In addition, keeping the hijacker jeopardizes your privacy as this program collects personal data. Some frightening scenarios such as identity theft and financial scams must be prevented. To delete this nuisance manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How to Remove TubeTab World virus

The TubeTab World infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the TubeTab World 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.

Please, keep in mind that SpyHunter’s scanner tool is free. To remove the TubeTab World infection, you need to purchase its full version.

STEP 1: Track down TubeTab World related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate TubeTab World startup location

STEP 3: Delete TubeTab World traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down TubeTab World related processes in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate TubeTab World startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean TubeTab World virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

STEP 3 : Clean TubeTab World traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the TubeTab World 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

Step 4: Undo the damage done by TubeTab World

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for TubeTab World, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

You must clean all your browser shortcuts as well. To do that you need to

• Right click on the shortcut of your favorite browser and then select properties.

• in the target field remove TubeTab World argument and then apply the changes.
• Repeat that with the shortcuts of your other browsers.
• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove TubeTab World Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your whole system or network and let all doors wide open for many other infections. 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.