Searchab redirect virus removal. How to get rid searchab.com

If your computer redirects you to Searchab.com, its probably a malware infection. Searchab.com redirect virus is a corrupt browser hijacker which gets installed through compromised websites. After it has targeted a machine, it will get registered as a browser extension/plugin and will modify Internet browser settings without user permission. The basic problem caused by this malware is redirection. It changes default search provider and redirects Google search engine to Searchab.com. Actually this website is affiliated with third-parties who pay its owner for delivering SPAM content and advertisements. So to earn more and more, Searchab.com redirect virus is developed to drive online users to this site. You may also be a victim of identity theft if your computer is infected with this bug because it collects personal user information and sends the stolen details to hackers. You are advised to uninstall Searchab.com redirect virus as soon as possible.


Disadvantages and risks of having Searchab.com 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 Searchab.com redirect virus?:
To remove Searchab.com redirect virus manually, follow the instructions.
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 “Searchab.com 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 Searchab.com redirect virus. Disable if found any.
Block pop-ups of Searchab.com 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)

Still Spyware Searchab.com redirect virus lurking in the system? Remove manually
Stop processes of this malware:
Open Task Manager to stop processes.
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 Searchab.com redirect virus infected files:
%Profile%\Local Settings\Temp\
%ProgramFiles%\
%UserProfile%\