FBDownloader virus. How to remove Search.fbdownloader.com

FBDownloader virus is a creepy browser hijack malware that takes on control of Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer and then redirects your search results to http://search.fbdownloader.com. This plugin is installed on your computer without your consent. Once it has been added to the system, you will always get redirected to search.FBDownloader.com while you search on Google or you try to open a legit website such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Actually this is a trick used by malware creators to promote their website and online content. FBDownloader keeps attached with your browser as a plugin/extension and it collects your internet surfing reports to send out to spammers. You must not ignore Search.FBDownloader.com malware issues as they will lead you to suspicious website and bring further viruses.

Disadvantages and risks of having Search.fbdownloader.com:

• 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 Search.fbdownloader.com?:
To manually remove Search.fbdownloader.com, 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 “Search.fbdownloader.com”. 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 Search.fbdownloader.com. Disable if found any.
Block pop-ups of Search.fbdownloader.com
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)

 Firefox users:
Go to “Tools” (at the top), > “Add-ons” > “Extensions” and disable “Search.fbdownloader.com”

 Chrome Users:
Click “Tools/Settings” (Wrench incon), > “Add-ons” > “Extensions” and disable any file associate with malware.

Still Spyware Search.fbdownloader.com 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 Search.fbdownloader.com infected files:
%Profile%\Local Settings\Temp\
%ProgramFiles%\
%UserProfile%\