Remove Websearch.searchtotal.info from Chrome/Firefox/IE

Suddenly Websearch.searchtotal.info took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.

Websearch.searchtotal.info is a corrupted domain used by malware developers that will take over users’ web browsers. Websearch.searchtotal.info is regarded as a browser hijacker, so you can expect from it that it will appear on your browser as if out of the blue and will replace your homepage and search engine. This nasty infection will cause you great inconvenience because with its appearance your bookmarks and saved passwords will disappear. That could be a really big problem for people whose jobs involve using the Internet a lot, but also for regular users who find it difficult to remember passwords and account names. What is more, Websearch.searchtotal.info could cause security-related issues because it will insert sponsored links among your search results and will flood your browser with numerous third-party ads. Letting the hijacker remain on your browser will put your system in great danger and this is why you should delete Websearch.searchtotal.info right away.

How did I get infected with?

Although it seems like Websearch.searchtotal.info appeared on your browser as if out of the blue, you should know that the infection did not take over your browser by accident. It was installed on the computer due to your carelessness on the Internet. This means that Websearch.searchtotal.info was set as your default homepage because you did not pay attention to what websites you entered and what content you acquired. It is very likely that you downloaded some free programs that carried installers of adware and browser hijackers. For example, if you acquired the VPlay application, your homepage will certainly be changed to Websearch.searchtotal.info. To prevent that from happening, you should only acquire software from legitimate sources and should make sure an application is reliable before you decide to download it. Another thing you should keep in mind and always do is to read all the information provided by the setup wizard and watch out for changes and additional programs you are offered to make and install. Make sure you disable them all because they are not genuine for certain.

Why is this dangerous?

The moment you see Websearch.searchtotal.info in the place of your homepage, you should not hesitate to take measures for its immediate removal. Please note that while the infection is on your browser, it will not be safe for you to surf the web. You should expect suspicious activity from Websearch.searchtotal.info, and one of the things it will do is to connect to the Internet without your consent and to download dubious applications and updates. Another thing it will do is to monitor you while you are on the web and to record information about your online activity. Unfortunately, Websearch.searchtotal.info can do even worse than that. When you place a search query or access different websites, you will be exposed to sponsored search results and potentially dangerous third-party ads. Both could be equally harmful because they will lead you to websites that might have been created by cyber criminals. Entering such web pages could result in directly infecting your system with malware or you might be urged to install unreliable software. Whatever the case, your PC will be damaged, so avoiding search results by Websearch.searchtotal.info and random ads is essential to your virtual security. Get rid of the Websearch.searchtotal.info hijacker as soon as possible so that you can prevent any irreversible harm.

How to Remove Websearch.searchtotal.info virus

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Websearch.searchtotal.info 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 Websearch.searchtotal.info 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 Websearch.searchtotal.info from Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Clean Websearch.searchtotal.info from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Websearch.searchtotal.info leftovers from the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall Websearch.searchtotal.info 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 Websearch.searchtotal.info homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Websearch.searchtotal.info 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 Websearch.searchtotal.info 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.