If you’re using a Windows PC, you may have encountered a redirect virus. These viruses are designed to steal your personal information, often without your knowledge. While there are several ways to remove them from your device and prevent infections in the future, you must know how they work to keep yourself safe online.
First, disconnect from the Internet.
First, disconnect from the Internet.
To do this, you’ll need to turn off your computer and unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer. Then unplug the router from the power outlet and turn off your modem. Wait for at least 5 minutes before turning everything back on again so that they can all refresh themselves.
Next, open Task Manager and end all suspicious processes related to the virus.
- Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
- Click on the Processes tab and check for suspicious processes related to the virus, such as “svc32x” or “svchost”. If you can’t end these processes, try closing them instead (they should be in the background). If you still cannot close or end them, try killing them before restarting your computer and seeing if they’re gone when you reboot.
Next, go to Control Panel and uninstall any recently installed suspicious programs.
- Open the Start menu.
- Click Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel window, click Uninstall a program on the left side panel. Some of the recently installed programs may be malicious software and redirect viruses installed on your PC without your knowledge.
Next, clear your browsing history and reset your browsers.
To remove the virus, you must clear your browsing history and reset your browsers.
- Delete your browsing history: In Chrome or Firefox, click on History in the menu and select Clear Recent History. Alternatively, you can also go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Clear Browsing Data.
- Delete cookies: Click on Settings (the gear icon) and click Show Advanced Settings. Scroll down until you see an option labeled “Privacy” and click it; then scroll down again until you find “Cookies” if using Chrome or Firefox. Then under each browser’s respective settings for deleting cookies, select “all cookies” from drop-down menus where applicable before clicking Remove All Cookies Now button under either section as shown here:
Next, run a scan with an antivirus program like Avast or Malwarebytes and remove any threats it finds.
The next step is to run a scan with an antivirus program like Avast or Malwarebytes, and remove any threats it finds.
Some computers will have antivirus programs already installed, but if yours doesn’t, you must download one from the web before proceeding. If your computer doesn’t have internet access, ask someone who does to send you the file via email or upload it directly to your hard drive through a USB stick. Make sure you choose an up-to-date antivirus program—older versions may not detect new types of malware and redirect viruses like these!
Once you’ve downloaded the software (or received it in another way), install it on your computer as soon as possible so that you and any other users who use this device will be protected against future infections by these nasty viruses too! Once installed, open up your new program and allow it time to fully load all its components before beginning with a full system scan using either “Quick Scan” or “Full Scan.”
Disconnect from the Internet, then remove malicious software using your computer’s built-in tools or an antivirus app.
- Disconnect from the Internet and any other networks you may be connected to, such as a local or virtual private network (VPN).
- Run antivirus software on your computer. Some antivirus apps are free and can be downloaded from the web; others may have to be purchased. Be sure to choose an antivirus program compatible with your operating system. If you’re unsure which one to choose, ask at an electronics store or search online for recommendations.
- Remove any malicious software identified by your antivirus program and reboot your computer when finished cleaning out the infection. This step is critical because it prevents malware from re-installing itself after being removed once already!
Hopefully, this article has helped you understand how to remove a redirect virus from your computer.
