Roomba-search.com virus - How to remove

Roomba-search.com is an obvious replica of Google search, but it shall not be trusted. It is classified as browser hijacker and can cause you some cyber security problems.

If you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with this virus but have no idea how to deal with this problem, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with detailed instructions how to remove Roomba-search.com either manually or automatically, so it’s up to you which method to choose.

In case you want to eliminate this infection fast and effortless, you should definitely go for automatic removal. All you have to do is to download reliable anti-malware application, such as SpyHunter or Malwarebytes, install it on your computer and then run a full scan of all files stored on your hard drive. Either one of them should detect and remove them immediately. It should also protect your computer from similar threats in the future, so it’s worth to keep it installed.

However, if for some reasons you don’t feel like downloading additional anti-malware software, you can get rid of Roomba-search.com manually too. This process is a bit more complicated therefore we came up with a step-by-step Roomba-search.com manual removal guide to assist you – scroll down below this article and take a look at it. Do your best to complete all steps correctly and you should be able to eliminate this infection manually by your own.

If you have some questions regarding the topic, feel free to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer them all. To learn more about specific features of Roomba-search.com please continue reading the article.

About Roomba-search.com virus

In case your computer is infected with Roomba-search.com, homepage and default search engine on all of your web browsers will be set to www.Roomba-search.com. Those settings can’t be changed until you completely remove the virus from your computer.

We do not recommend to use Roomba-search.com, because if you search for something using this website, a lot of sponsored results will appear. Those results usually are not even relevant to your search queries, thus you will waste your time this way. In addition to that, it might lead you to dangerous places.

If it happens so that you click on the sponsored link displayed by Roomba-search.com you will be immediately redirected to other websites that might be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. This way your computer can get infected with other viruses or if you attempt to purchase something there you can even get scammed and lose your money.

Even though Roomba-search.com is listed as browser hijacker, it also has some features of adware infection. It might display advertisements in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual advertisements. New tab or even window with ads on it can be opened at any time as well.

Distribution Methods of Roomba-search.com virus

Roomba-search.com usually is traveling with other free software. This method is called bundling. When you download and install some free application, this unwanted piece of software comes as an additional one. It can be easily avoided if you simply pay close attention to the installation process of freeware. Never skip any steps and opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible – this way you will be able to see all available options and make needed changes. If during the installation you notice that some additional software that you are not aware of is being installed alongside – don’t allow this installation to be completed, because it can possibly be Roomba-search.com or any other malware of this type. Finally, you should always protect your computer with a decent anti-malware software.

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How to remove Roomba-search virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Roomba-search.com 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 Roomba-search virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Roomba-search.com 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 Roomba-search virus from macOS

Delete Roomba-search.com virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the Roomba-search virus app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Roomba-search.com virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

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

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “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.

TopRemoving Roomba-search.com virus from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Roomba-search virus. Click on the trash bin icon next to Roomba-search.com virus or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

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

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

TopRemoving Roomba-search.com virus from Firefox

• 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 Roomba-search 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.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Roomba-search.com 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.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

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

How to remove Roomba-search.com virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Roomba-search virus. Click on the "Remove" icon next to Roomba-search.com virus or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving Roomba-search virus from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the Roomba-search.com virus. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

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

• Click on the 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.
  

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

Manual removal