Remove Default-Search.net
The browser hijacker "Default-Search.net" is a virus that you should remove quickly. It changes the start page of your browser and has the potential to connect to other virus-contaminated websites. This practical tip explains how you can safely delete the malware from your system.
Step 1: Remove Browser-Hijacker Default-Search.net from the Windows system
The malware is often installed with other software. It is therefore not always sufficient to delete Default-Search.net alone:
- Another practical tip will tell you how to uninstall programs using the Control Panel.
- Also remove the programs that you just installed.
Step 2: Delete Default-Search.net from the browser
Next, reset all of your installed browsers to the factory settings and delete the Default-Search.net malware. In our practical tips you will find corresponding instructions for:
- Google Chrome,
- Internet Explorer,
- Mozilla Firefox,
- Opera,
- and safari.
Step 3: Remove remaining fragments from Default-Search.net
So that Default-Search.net does not sleep somewhere in the depths of the system, you have to do a deep scan of your computer. You can use the following programs for this:
- AdwCleaner detects hijackers and removes them.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware also distributes the last uninvited guests who may have taken root in your system.
Step 4: clean up browser shortcuts
If the website still opens afterwards, the Default Search.net malware has also changed the browser links. In this case, do the following:
- Right-click on the shortcuts of your browser and select "Properties". Also note the browser shortcuts in the task bar.
- Under the "Link" tab, click in the "Target" field. There should be nothing behind "" C: \… .. \ Mozilla Firefox \ firefox.exe ".
- If you find any other entries there, delete them.
- Confirm the change with "Apply".
- Repeat the steps with all browser shortcuts.
In order to minimize the risk, you should always pay attention to which additional programs are installed and deselect them. In addition, a good virus scanner protects you from many threats.