is a real pain. It changes google search results when doing a search
and only shows affiliate and advertisement links instead of real search
results. The Google
redirect virus executes whenever you launch your web browser. How did
you get infected? Most likely by visiting an infected site which
installed a trojan on your computer. One mutation of the Google redirect virus
will not only change search results, you will also notice pop-ups
showing up on your computer screen displaying ads. Users who are experiencing this type of problems
do not need to worry because they can easily fix Google redirect virus
and also keep their systems away from future attacks by it.
Once you
have calmed down, open the System32 folder. This is the first step to
You can find it in the Windows folder. If you cannot find the Windows
folder look for it either on your local drive or drive C So you found the System 32 folder? Great.
Now look for "regedit.exe" and click on it. You should then rename it
to a name you can easily remember. Then disable it as it is the location in which
the Google redirect virus executes itself from.Once you
have completed this step, download anti-mailware and run it. Please note
that it is really important to download the most up to date version of
anti malware to make sure that the software will actually find the
virus. It will also help to get rid of other trojans, worms, and
viruses your PC is infected with. When it comes to downloading them
from internet sites, you should ensure that you have selected sites
that are reputable and secure. It
is hard to believe, but the number if scam sites offering anti malware
which will infect your PC with even more malicious code, viruses and
trojans is growing every day. With the right type of anti-malware software you should
carry out a complete scan in all drives, files and folders to get rid
of the Trojan horse and other viruses.
After the scan has been completed - this may take a
while - and all threats have been fixed, go back to the System32
folder. Look for the file you renamed before and change the name back
to "regedit.exe" Ok, after you have completed the step above go to the start
menu, click on run. Now you will have to type in "regedit". This will
open the registry editor window. You will now
have to search for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Once you located
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE select "software". Then select “Microsoft” and on
the “Windows” tab pick “CurrentVersion” and then “run”.
On the right hand window that appears you should select the executable
file “RegSVR32=%system%msmsgs.exe” and delete it by right clicking on
it and selecting delete.
Ensure that the executable file is stated as mentioned above and avoid
as much as possible to delete any other file as they may end up getting
rid of important registry files, forcing you to re-install the
operating system. To complete the process you are
required to restart the computer.
Well... that's it.
should be gone. Open your webbrowser, go
to Google and start a search. You should now get real search results
and not fake affiliate links or ads. One last
thing: to prevent another infection, make sure to update your
anti-virus software.
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