Websearch.searc-hall.info virus - How to remove

Websearch.searc-hall.info virus is a browser hijacker that takes over Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and some less popular browsers. The program shows up out of nowhere and forces computer users to use its search engine by making it their homepage and default search provider. It is strongly linked to various advertisers and seeks to redirect users to certain pages. You should remove Websearch.searc-hall.info virus from your browser as soon as you detect it. The best solution for those infected is to scan their systems with a reputable antispyware program, like Stopzilla, Spyhunter, Malwarebytes, etc. You can also follow the guide provided at the end of this article and get rid of this hijacker manually.

About Websearch.searc-hall.info virus

Websearch.searc-hall.info virus is a clone of previously released hijackers, such as Websearch.allsearches.info virus, Websearch.searchandfly.info virus, Websearch.fixsearch.info virus, etc. All of them use the same methods to infiltrate into computers and have the same goals. In fact they even look identically. If you look at Websearch.searc-hall.info website, you may easily think that it’s a regular search provider. Unfortunately, once you make a search using it, you will see that the program includes a lot of sponsored pages to your search results, which means it tries to advertise these pages. In addition, it includes numerous ads among your search results and tries to get additional visits from clicks on the ads. The creators of Websearch.searc-hall.info virus are getting paid for these clicks, so every time you visit these sponsored pages, you will help them to make money.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another thing you should know about this browser hijacker is that it can redirect you to compromised websites. This can be extremely harmful as if you visit infected pages, you will get your computer attacked by spyware or other threats. The program can also take you to pages that track your browsing history and collect data about your browsing habits in order to involve you into various marketing related projects. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you will face some kind of risks related to your security, however, you can notice various ads displayed while you are surfing and your browsing sessions can be interfered with the aim to advertise certain products or services.

Distribution Methods of Websearch.searc-hall.info virus

Websearch.searc-hall.info virus usually replaces your homepage during the installation of other freeware. To avoid that, pay more attention to the installation steps of your new downloads, like music players, video recorders, PDF creators and other programs that are available to download from the Internet. Always follow their installation steps carefully and refuse changing your homepage to unknown websites or adding any unfamiliar additional programs. Usually Terms and Agreemements of freeware indicate about changing your homepage to Websearch.searc-hall.info, so make sure you read them and deselect such an option, if possible. Never go through the installation steps ‘blindly’ to avoid any unintentional changes that are already marked for you to be applied by default.

To remove Websearch.searc-hall.info virus, uninstall anything related to this domain from Programs list in Control Panel. Some versions of this hijacker install software that blocks browser settings from changing. To identify them, scanning with Spyhunter or other reputable antispyware tool might be useful. Then you can uninstall the extensions and reset settings in your browsers.

How to get rid of Websearch.searc-hall.info virus

TopHow To remove Websearch.searc-hall.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.searc-hall.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.searc-hall.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.searc-hall.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 searc-hall 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.searc-hall.info virus virus from Internet Explorer:

How to remove Websearch.searc-hall.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 searc-hall virus from the list.

How to remove Websearch.searc-hall.info virus from IE 11:

• Click on the Settings icon (top right) → Manage Addons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Websearch.searc-hall.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 searc-hall 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.

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

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

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