Search.real-desktop.de is not a high-quality platform for searching. This German sample is not a completely trustworthy tool for you to consider. It is possible that without your knowledge, browsers’ preferences are reorganized to load Search.real-desktop.de as much as possible, meaning that your home pages, default search providers and new tab pages will no longer transfer users to default or custom websites. Information that we managed to gather from the Search.real-desktop.de it is that this browser hijacker might be transmitted with Real Desktop application that allows users to have fun while managing their desktops. It is explained that users will be able to generate 3D rooms for every topic on their desktop and even design them according to their liking. Real Desktop freeware is not malicious and we have no problem with you downloading it for your entertainment. However, we are not so sure about the Search.real-desktop.de search platform that appears to display search results, or at least a part of them, from Google.
More details about Search.real-desktop.de virus
The main problem with Search.real-desktop.de search engine is that its presence in browsers might not be voluntarily selected by users. This network can be added to preferences without permission and people won’t be able to replace it with other websites. Despite showing search results from Google Custom Search, Search.real-desktop.de virus might reorganize the lists and make its partners more prominent. At some cases, only minor deviations might be noticed, but we should not disregard the fact that Search.real-desktop.de has the ability to promote rogue websites. Of course, this scenario might not always play out.
The Real Desktop program for Windows operating systems does not appear to be undertaking vile objectives. It seems like a standard application which should not cause trouble in a system. However, somehow, it or other freeware can bring Search.real-desktop.de browser hijacker which will bore users with its website, opening as home and new tab pages, main search engines. Furthermore, Search.real-desktop.de website does not have very important sections: EULA and Privacy Policy. These elements are crucial in order for a searching platform to be trusted.
Since there is not way of knowing how Search.real-desktop.de virus handles most of its operations, perhaps it would be more beneficial to remove it from a device. If it cannot be described as an extremely malicious infection, it should be clear that functions that Search.real-desktop.de offers are not equal to the ones that legitimate searching facilities provide. To secure your system, it would be best to execute search queries only through search networks that filter links and use other security measures to prevent scams, unreliable domains from being displayed to Internet surfers.
If there is a browser hijacker present in your system, you are obliged to remove it as fast as possible. For a very easy elimination process, you can install an anti-malware tool which will do all of the work for you. Spyhunter or Hitman should be considered for the position as protectors from malware infections. Looking for a tutorial to remove a browser hijacker on your own? Scroll down to the very end of this article and find step-by-step guide.
How does Search.real-desktop.de virus arrive in a device?
Search.real-desktop.de virus could be distributed together with various freeware applications. Real Desktop program or a version that has bee modified by a third-party could bring this browser hijacker. However, if you install Real Desktop from its official website or buy the premium version, you should be fine. However, other sources might not be as reliable. In any case, you should always pick advanced/custom modes for installation processes and if Search.real-desktop.de is recommended to be your new home, tab page and default search provider, be prepared to refuse this offer.
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Manual removal of Search.real-desktop.de virus
How to remove real-desktop virus using Windows Control Panel
Many hijackers and adware like Search.real-desktop.de 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 real-desktop virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Search.real-desktop.de 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.
How to remove real-desktop virus from macOS
Delete Search.real-desktop.de virus from your applications.- Open Finder.
- In the menu bar, click Go.
- Select Applications from the dropdown.
- Find the real-desktop virus app.
- Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
- In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.
TopHow To remove Search.real-desktop.de 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 Search.real-desktop.de 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 Search.real-desktop.de 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 Search.real-desktop.de 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.
- 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.
How to remove Search.real-desktop.de virus from Microsoft Edge:Top
- Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.
- Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
- Click on the three-dot menu on the browser toolbar and Select Settings
- Select Privacy and Services and scroll down. Press on Address bar.
- Choose Manage search engines.
- Remove unnecessary search engines from the list: open the three-dot menu and choose Remove.
- Go back to Settings. Open On start-up.
- Delete malicious search websites at Open specific page or pages by opening the three-dot menu and clicking Delete.
- Click on Edge's menu button and select Settings. Click on the Reset Settings button on the left.
- Press the Restore settings to their default values option.
- Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
How to remove Search.real-desktop.de virus from Safari:Top
Remove malicious extensions- Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
- Select Extensions and uninstall real-desktop virus and other suspicious extensions.
- If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
- Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari…
- Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.