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What is virus?

Problems caused by redirect virus virus is a deceptive computer program that forces installed web browsers launch a particular web page on browser’s startup. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) alters browser shortcuts so that the browsers would refer to batch files[1] placed in %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Browsers\. The batch files (exe.arepo.bat, exe.emorhc.bat, exe.erp;pxei.bat, .exe.rehxnual.bat or exe.xoferif.bat) contain a script that opens a specific web page via compromised web browser. In such case, the virus launches hxxp://, which then redirects the user to page. Keep in mind that these web pages have nothing in common with the real Google search and should be avoided. The fake Google search engine claims to be providing Custom Google Search results, although they are simply filled with sponsored entries that are likely to point to insecure web pages. The developers of this hijacker seem to be determined to generate pay-per-click revenue and will do whatever it takes to redirect victims to particular websites, even if these redirects pose a threat to victim’s computer system. External sites advertised by this bogus browser redirect virus are likely to contain scam surveys or malicious downloads, so we highly recommend you remove ASAP with the help of anti-spyware software such as ReimageIntego. virus

Potentially unwanted programs like this one tend to track the computer user and collect information such as one’s search queries, browsing history, clicks, time-stamp, analyze collected data and then serve interest-based advertisements to computer users. Unfortunately, the hijacker might also collect personally identifiable information, which can be used for questionable purposes. We have noticed that the search engine advertised by this nasty browser hijacker does not provide any legal documents, therefore we couldn’t find out how it collects and uses user data. It might be sharing information about you with suspicious companies or using it for vague purposes[2]. For this reason, we suggest you start removal right now. For best results, use instructions given at the end of this post. redirect virus configures browser shortcuts so that they could redirect the victim to page. virus is highly untrustworthy and should be removed immediately.

Browser hijackers get inside computer systems easily thanks to software bundling technique

Software bundling is a popular software distribution method that is mostly used for dissemination of potentially unwanted programs (adware and browser hijackers). If you do not be tricked into installing unwanted programs, be attentive during installation of different software. Even legitimate programs can suggest installing a couple of “extra” programs that allegedly can enhance your browsing experience, protect your PC or provide some useful shortcuts straight on your browser’s homepage. To drop off unwanted additions when installing free computer programs, pick Custom or Advanced options. Then manually deselect every suspicious component added to your download. After deselecting all of them, click Next to proceed with the installation. removal

If you wish to uninstall the browser hijacker that makes you experience repetitious browser redirections, use the guide given below. To remove virus, you will need to delete shady programs and files that were dropped on your system during installation of Installgoogle malware. To complete removal, we suggest running a system scan with a reliable anti-malware software.


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Getting rid of virus. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Delete suspicious .bat files from %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Browsers\ directory. Then follow these instructions. Remember that you must uninstall related programs and then fix modified browser shortcuts so that they wouldn’t address .bat files each time you try to activate them.

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.


  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.


  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:


Clear cookies and other browser data:


Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  3. Select Details tab.




Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy and services.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now. Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset. Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Delete every Firefox add-on that you cannot remember adding to this browser.

Remove dangerous extensions:

  2. Select Add-ons.

Reset the homepage:

  2. Choose Options.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Options.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data…

Reset Mozilla Firefox


  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete Chrome extensions that seem to be suspicious.

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:


Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.

Reset Google Chrome:


  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings. Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…


  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.


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