How to Remove a Redirect Virus

Browser hijackers are a type of software, which usually wants to access your Web browser's settings, and then modify them so that you get redirected to sponsored sites whenever you perform certain actions. Users who notice such changes often think that a virus has infected their device, but the good news is that browser hijackers are not malicious. The so-called 'redirect virus' is a small piece of software whose only ability is to modify browser settings.

If you are wondering how to remove a redirect virus, which is manipulating your Web browser's configuration without your approval, then we have some tips for you. While it may be possible to identify the intrusive application manually, it is much better to take care of the task automatically by using an up-to-date PC security tool. Keep in mind that browser hijackers (or redirect viruses) may be installed not just as standalone applications but also as extensions for popular Web browsers.

Some of the common issues that users search for when experiencing random redirects are:

Google Redirect Virus, MSN Redirect Virus, Bing Redirect Virus, Mozilla Firefox Redirect Virus, Google Chrome Redirect Virus, Opera Redirect Virus, Safari Redirect Virus.

If you have experienced any of the issues mentioned above, you should immediately run an up-to-date anti-malware tool to solve the problem.