Websearch.look-for-it.info virus - How to remove

Websearch.look-for-it.info virus is a browser hijacker that takes over Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari. Once inside, the program replaces your homepage and default search provider. The problem with Websearch.look-for-it.info is that it’s an ad-supported search engine and it adds numerous sponsored websites to your search results. The application may redirect you to commercial or even malicious websites. Not only you won’t be able to get reliable search results but also you will be risking to visit potentially dangerous pages and get your system infected.

It is highly recommended to remove Websearch.look-for-it.info virus as soon as you notice its activity on your system. Run a full system scan with Spyhunter or StopZilla and fix this issue automatically or follow the guide provided below to eliminate Websearch.look-for-it.info virus manually.

About Websearch.look-for-it.info virus

Websearch.look-for-it.info virus was developed by the same developers who are responsible for Websearch.flyandsearch.info virus, Websearch.calcitapp.info virus, Websearch.fastsearchings.info virus, etc. As you see they all share the same appearance. All of these browser hijackers work in exactly the same manner and have the same goals. They also use the same methods to infiltrate into computers.

Once inside, the program changes your homepage and default search provider to Websearch.look-for-it.info. Not only it makes these modifications without users’ approval, but also it cannot provide regular services of a search provider. The search results by Websearch.look-for-it.info are based on sponsored websites, the ones that need bigger traffic or advertising. You can never know if these websites that Websearch.look-for-it.info virus lists in your search results are safe to visit, so you can end up getting your system infected with spyware, adware or other threats.

Distribution Methods of Websearch.look-for-it.info virus

Websearch.look-for-it.info virus usually enters computers bundled with other program, like download managers, PDF creators, music and video players, etc. You can prevent it from entering your system if you pay more attention to the installation steps of your freeware programs from the Internet. Make sure to choose a Custom or Advanced installation mode and look what other applications are offered for you to be installed by default. Always deselect options that include little known or unknown tools. Never agree to replace your homepage to unknown websites either.

If any of your browsers have already been affected by this browser hijacker, remove Websearch.look-for-it.info virus as soon as possible. Uninstall anything related to this or similar domains from your Programs List. Also remove any recently installed unknown programs. They might be related to this hijack too. To remove Websearch.look-for-it.info virus automatically, use an anti-malware tool and run a full system scan with it.

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Manual removal of Websearch.look-for-it.info virus

How to remove look-for-it virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Websearch.look-for-it.info 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 look-for-it virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Websearch.look-for-it.info 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 look-for-it virus from macOS

Delete Websearch.look-for-it.info virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the look-for-it 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.

TopHow To remove Websearch.look-for-it.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.look-for-it.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.look-for-it.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.look-for-it.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 look-for-it 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.

How to remove Websearch.look-for-it.info 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.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Websearch.look-for-it.info virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings

• 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.

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

How to remove Websearch.look-for-it.info 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 look-for-it 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.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to Websearch.look-for-it.info virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• 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.
  

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