Websearch.fixsearch.info virus - How to remove

Websearch.fixsearch.info virus is another browser hijacker that can affect your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers. The program is promoted via free downloads and is added to a browser by the time you are installing some software from the Internet, for example, a music or video player. Once inside, the browser hijacker immediately changes your homepage and default search provider to Websearch.fixsearch.info. Although it looks like a regular search page, it actually tries to promote various commercial websites and it has poor search services.

The main purpose of Websearch.fixsearch.info virus is to advertise a bunch of websites and boost their traffic. It displays certain sponsored pages in your search results and causes redirections to them at any time when you surf the Internet. First of all, such activity is insecure as Websearch.fixsearch.info virus can reroute you to compromised websites where you can get your system infected. Secondly, most of the users will find it very annoying. If you are used to a specific search provider, you will most likely find this change irritating. It will also not take long for you to find out that Websearch.fixsearch.info is based on advertising.

To avoid this and similar browser hijakcers, it is strongly recommended to be more careful about what you are downloading to your computer. Always check the installation steps of freeware that you are getting. It is recommended to opt for a Custom installation to ensure you see all the additional downloads. This way you will be able to make changes by selecting or taking off check boxes next to optional settings. Deselect any options offering to install applications that you are not aware of or replacing your homepage, search provider, etc. If you think they may be useful, make a research about them before allowing to enter your system. Also, make sure you don’t click on suspicious popups if any appear on your computer while browsing the Internet. They may include installers of potentially unwanted programs too. It is also worth reminding not to open any attachments from unknown senders or spam emails. Make sure you browse safe and you will avoid a lot of computer issues.

If any of your browsers has already been hijacked, you should remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus from your system as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will pose risk to be involved into affiliate marketing and other advertising related projects. Beware that some hijackers also install adware and other PUPs which can work as tracking cookies and reveal your browsing habits or even your sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords. If you have noticed any weird activity going on on your computer, tt is strongly advised to run a full system scan with a reputable antispyware program.

To remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus, go to Control Panel -> Add and Remove programs list and uninstalling it from there. It is important that you remove all other programs installed with the hijacker, as some of them might redownload or reset back browser settings. Scan with {rev name=”Spyhunter”] as it identifies such programs quite well. Also check browser extensions for Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. If you do not see Websearch.fixsearch.info page listed, you should use antimalware tools like Spyhunter and scan your computer with it. Uninstalling the program from your computer doesn’t change your search providers. You will have to do it manually by yourself. Depending on the browser you are using, follow the instructions below:

Special removal instructions of Websearch.fixsearch.info virus

How to remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like fixsearch virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Websearch.fixsearch.info virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make fixsearch virus  easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

TopRemove shortcut hijack (all browsers) (optional): If your browser opens fixsearch virus page on startup only, try this:

• Right click on your browser icon. Choose Properties;
  
• Open Short cut tab;
  
• Delete fixsearch virus part from target field.

TopHow To remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus from Google Chrome:

• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
  
• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
  
• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
  
• Select Manage Search engines
  
• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
  
• Go back to settings. On Startup choose Open blank page (you can remove undesired pages from the set pages link too).
• If your homepage was changed, click on Chrome menu on the top right corner, select Settings. Select Open a specific page or set of pages and click on Set pages.
  
• Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Websearch.fixsearch.info virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on a Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on theReset browser settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How To remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus from Firefox:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (Or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Websearch.fixsearch.info virus related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Options → General. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Restore to Default.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to fixsearch virus , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• ChooseTroubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on theReset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.

TopHow to remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus virus from Internet Explorer:

How to remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus virus from Internet Explorer (older versions):

• Click on the arrow on the right of the search box.
• Do the following: on IE8-9 choose Manage Search providers, on IE7 click Change search defaults.
• Remove the fixsearch virus from the list.

How to remove Websearch.fixsearch.info virus from IE 11:

• Click on the Settings icon (top right) → Manage Addons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Websearch.fixsearch.info virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Select Search Providers.
  
• If any of these search providers is not available, follow “Find more search providers” in the bottom of the screen and install Google.
  
• Close the Options.
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Gear icon on the top right corner to open the Internet Explorer menu, select Internet options and choose General tab. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Apply.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to fixsearch virus , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Gear icon→Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset
• Select “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

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