Google redirect virus. How to fix redirected Google Search

Google redirect virus is a most creepy browser hijack malware which secretly infects a computer, attaches itself to Firefox, Chrome or Internet explorer and alters DNS and other settings without your permission. Once your system has been invaded by Google redirect virus, you will be facing several changes and problems such as home page changed to unwanted website, random pop-ups or advertisements appearing and the most common and bad thing that Searching on Google leads to wrong websites instead of original search results. This is a trick used by hackers and spammers to drive online people to websites that contain third-party advertisements so they could earn commission. Another reason of Google search redirect virus is to forcibly make user view a compromised site which is able to install spyware or other malwares. Anyhow, without going to deep, i would like to tell you simply that Google redirect virus is a misleading application, it attaches itself to your browser as a plugin/toolbar or an extension. To uninstall Google redirect virus manually, you have to follow the guide below or alternatively, you may download a Google redirect virus removal tool. Please keep in your mind, Google redirect virus infects windows 7 and windows 8 , XP and vista as well as MAC os.
Disadvantages and risks of having Google Redirect virus:

• It may change & corrupt default settings of browsers like Firefox, Chrome or Internet explorer
• Changes home page and displays unwanted pop-ups advertisements
• Causes frequent web redirects to wrong websites, hijacks search engine settings and leads to unexpected webpages
• Keeps record of browsing activities and interests
• Collects Personal user information which may include sensitive financial data such as logins, usernames, accounts
• It may bring further infections are direct the user to infectious sites
• Makes the browser run slow, uses a big part of system resources

Want to get rid of Browser Hijack Google Redirect virus?:
To remove Google Redirect virus manually, follow the instructions.
NOTE: In the tutorial below, Consider the “Google redirect virus” as the most common website name which you get redirected to. AND, in the Browser settings, Consider the “Google redirect virus” as any plugin/extension or toolbar which you think is suspicious.
First of all, Uninstall the program. (Skip to the next step if the application is not listed in Control Panel).
“Start > Settings > Control Panel. Now Locate and open “Add or Remove Programs” or “PROGRAMS AND FEATURES”. Find “Google Redirect virus”. Now click Uninstall/Remove.
Now remove the program from Browser.
Internet Explorer users:
Click “Tools” (if on Internet Explorer 9, click gear icon), Then “Manage Add-ons”. Look for Google Redirect virus. Disable if found any.
Block pop-ups of Google Redirect virus
To stop pop-ups from malware,
Click on TOOLS > POP-UP BLOCKER, then click TURN ON POP-UP BLOCKER. and then go to POP-UP BLOCKER SETTINGS. (Type any website you wish to block popups from)

Modifying DNS settings. Edit HOSTS File
Most browser hijackers do change your DNS settings by modifying HOSTS file. You may possible fix a redirect virus by restoring/editing this file to default settings.
1: Go to My computer and open the drive in which windows is installed. (default is “C:\”)
2: Now open WINDOWS folder, find and open SYSTEM 32 and then DRIVER and then ETC.
3: In the ETC folder, find the file named HOSTS and open it with NOTEPAD. Make sure this file looks like the image below. If it contains any other text, just remove the text and SAVE the file by clicking MENU and then SAVE.

Still Spyware Google Redirect virus lurking in the system? Remove manually
Remove associated registry settings:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\urlsearchhook.toolbarurlsearchhook
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\classes\urlsearchhook.toolbarurlsearchhook
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mozilla\Firefox\extensions,
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar\webbrowser
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “.exe”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnonBadCertRecving” = ’0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop “NoChangingWallPaper” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments “SaveZoneInformation” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = ’1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “CheckExeSignatures” = ‘no’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main “Use FormSuggest” = ‘yes’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced “ShowSuperHidden” = 0
Delete Google Redirect virus infected files:
%Profile%\Local Settings\Temp\
%ProgramFiles%\
%UserProfile%\