Remove Websearch.searchinweb.info and Stop It from Hijacking

Brief Websearch.searchinweb.info Introduction

Type: Browser Hijacker

System infected: Windows and Mac OS X

Consequences: information theft and additional mechanical damages

Common Symptoms:

1. Websearch.searchinweb.info replaces default homepage, captures new tabs, changes default search engine.
2. Websearch.searchinweb.info offers results with URLs started with its domain.
3. The search results are primarily directing to commercial sites.
4. It takes longer for a browser to respond request.

Why Would I Have Websearch.searchinweb.info?

Most PC users don’t know the exact reason for being hijacked by websearch.searchinweb.info and say that the hijacker appears all of a sudden. Actually, there are reasons for everything and not all are visible and noticeable. Technicians from Global PC Support Center would like to list down some dissemination routine to your reference so that more precautions will be taken in the future to block such scenario:

1. Drive-by downloads on some affiliate web sites.
2. Piggybacks on other web applications or some documents like music on some loosely programmed web pages.
3. Being brought onto a computer by other infections.
4. Websearch.searchinweb.info manages to take advantage of vulnerability/bug/loophole to worm into a vulnerable machine. 

Remove Websearch.searchinweb.info and Stop It from Hijacking

‘I then deleted the dozen or more programs that this had downloaded on my computer. Now I am getting advertising pop-ups on ebay and craigslist every time I go to these sites plus any link I click etc, so I think this must still be part of the malware that must not have been totally deleted. I've also gotten a couple of warning messages from Firefox. I also am not able to use my backup software as one of the popup windows covers the sign-in button and will not allow me to access it.’

This is the message posted by one of websearch.searchinweb.info victims. Obviously, delay in removing websearch.searchinweb.info would result in additional popup ad to not only ruin surfing experience but also hinder rescuing deeds. This would consequently form vulnerability to be exploited by other infections.

It is all known that websearch.searchinweb.info needs to be removed as soon as possible. Sadly, websearch.searchinweb.info is not a virus and thus anti-virus programs will not help remove it. Requesting help? Below is the recommended removal instruction offered by VilmaTech Online Support. Stick to the steps and you’ll be successful in killing the browser hijacker unless incidental infections and issues complex the computer environment. If it is the case, live chat to seek quick fix from senior technicians here.

A- rectify Database to help remove websearch.searchinweb.info.

• Use Win+R key combination to enable “Run” box.
• Put “regedit” in the box and press on Enter button to continue.
• Navigate to the following two entries respectively to double click on [start page] value (on the right pane) and put in your desirable homage URL (e.g. www.google.com):

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

• Click on “My Computer”/”Computer” on the upper left before using Ctrl+F key combination to bring up search bar.
• Type “websearch.searchinweb.info” in the search bar and hit Enter key.
• Remove all the entry keys of the found items.
• Keep using F3 functional key to keep looking for the remnants of websearch.searchinweb.info in Registry Editor.

Tip: there isn’t a Registry Editor in the Mac like in Windows to change settings. Mac OS X users should remove websearch.searchinweb.info from “/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences”, /Safari/ Preferences/extensions/, /Safari/Help/Installed Plug/Ins & list, /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ and ~/Library (in home folder)/Internet Plug-Ins/.



B – remove cookies to eliminate websearch.searchinweb.info.

Internet Explorer
Tools Menu > Safety option > “Delete browsing history” > tick the box next to Cookies > “Delete” button.

Google Chrome
Tools option > “Clear Browsing Data” > tick the box next to “Delete cookies …”> press “Clear browsing data”.

Firefox
Tools menu > “Cookie Manager” > Manage Stored Cookies > remove the vicious cookies or all of them.

Opera
Alt+P key > Privacy and Safety > “Cookie” > “all cookies and website data”  > remove all cookies as recommended.

Safari
Safari menu > Preference > “Security” tab > “Show Cookies” button > select the desired ones > “Remove all” to clear vicious cookies.

Websearch.searchinweb.info is a browser hijacker that created to promote sales by constantly intercepting traffic and taking PC users to designated web sites. Technically it is not a virus due to the fact that websearch.searchinweb.info doesn’t affect a system by replicating itself to attack security service and boot section. Though it is not a virus, dangers should arouse your attention. Efficient removal is in desperate need so that no further harms or unexpected situations would be incurred. Should you be beaten by unexpected issues, please do feel free to get specialized technical help from Global PC Support Center.

Reference: Websearch.searchinweb.info Hijacker – Global PC Support Center