Bnsearch.utop.it virus is a browser hijacker that can affect your Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and even Safari browsers. The program enters computers completely secretly and it, first of all, changes your homepage and default search provider to Bnsearch.utop.it. The program doesn’t allow to revert these changes that easily. If you try setting a different homepage, Bnsearch.utop.it will reappear again
To remove Bnsearch.utop.it virus, run a full system scan with a reputable anti-malware program, like Spyhunter or StopZilla. To remove the application manually, follow the steps of the guide that is provided below this article.
About Bnsearch.utop.it virus
Bnsearch.utop.it virus mainly affects Italian speaking countries. It can affect one or more browsers at the same time. As already mentioned, it replaces your homepage and default search provider and blocks any attempts to change that. So, you will be forced to use Bnsearch.utop.it.
Unfortunately, Bnsearch.utop.it cannot provide reliable search results. Instead it lists a bunch of sponsored websites which may not even correspond to your search queries. The aim of Bnsearch.utop.it virus is to collect traffic for these pages and improve their page ranking in search results. The creators of this hijacker are getting paid for that.
While some get their profit, computers users whose browsers have been hijacked may have a lot of problems. Not only they cannot browse properly and get reliable search results, but also, they can be redirected to infectious websites. Therefore it is highly recommended to remove Bnsearch.utop.it virus as soon as possible.
Distribution Methods of Bnsearch.utop.it virus
Bnsearch.utop.it virus is distributed along other applications that can be downloaded from the Internet for free. To avoid that, pay more attention to the installation steps of your new downloads, like media 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. Usually Terms and Agreemements of the program also indicate all bundles and explain about other changes, so make sure you read them.
To remove Bnsearch.utop.it virus, use a tutorial provided below or simply run a system scan with an anti-malware program of your choice.
Utop Virus quicklinks
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Manual removal of Bnsearch.utop.it virus
How to remove utop virus using Windows Control Panel
Many hijackers and adware like Bnsearch.utop.it 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 utop virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Bnsearch.utop.it 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 utop virus from macOS
Delete Bnsearch.utop.it virus from your applications.- Open Finder.
- In the menu bar, click Go.
- Select Applications from the dropdown.
- Find the utop 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 Bnsearch.utop.it 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 Bnsearch.utop.it 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 Bnsearch.utop.it 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 Bnsearch.utop.it 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 Bnsearch.utop.it 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 Bnsearch.utop.it 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 utop 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.