Monday, March 10, 2014

Rsearch.shopathome.com Redirect Virus Manual Removal Guide



Rsearch.shopathome.com pops up each time you open your browser? I’m sure that your computer is infected with a computer virus. If you want to get rid of this annoying website, please follow the removal guide mentioned in this post.

What is Rsearch.shopathome.com? 


Rsearch.shopathome.com is a browser hijacker that disguises itself as a legit search engine. Once the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and other web browsers in the target computers are hijacked by this malicious pest, browser homepage and search provider will be changed to Rsearch.shopathome.com. To avoid such nasty virus, you should pay attention to keep away from some free resources on the Internet because this redirect virus often comes bundled with freeware, shareware and SPAM.

Provided that your computer is invaded by Rsearch.shopathome.com, you will be upset. This browser hijacker not only changes the settings of your browser but also redirects random tabs you open. In other words, this virus blocks you from visiting any regular websites. Even Rsearch.shopathome.com adds some links to your search results with the purpose of collecting network traffic for sponsored websites.

Moreover, your computer will be put in a bad condition by Rsearch.shopathome.com. This computer virus installs many unwanted extensions and toolbars onto your PC without your permission. As a result, many tough problems are caused. Lots of system resources are cut down sharply, which leads to a sluggish computer performance. Additionally, system vulnerabilities are utilized by hackers to distribute ransom viruses, Trojan horses and other viruses to the whole operating system. As mentioned above, Rsearch.shopathome.com is a really dangerous domain that should be removed immediately.

Removal Guide of Rsearch.shopathome.com 

To remove Rsearch.shopathome.com completely, you have to find out its files and registry entries. Also you need to uninstall suspicious programs that might cause other troubles. The guide below will show you how to remove this redirect virus step by step.  

Step 1: Hit F8 key incessantly so that you can enter the Safe Mode with Networking before logging onto your computer.

Step 2: Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the same time to open Task Manager, then end the process of Rsearch.shopathome.com.

Step 3: Remove Rsearch.shopathome.com from Windows Start-up items.

Step 4: Open Start Menu and then go to Control Panel. Then use the search bar to look for Folder Option. Check Show hidden files and folders and un-check Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) in the View tab of Folder Option window.

Step 5: Delete all files related to Rsearch.shopathome.com as below:

%AllUsersProfile%\{random.exe\
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\random.exe
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe
%Temp%\random.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\random
  
Step 6: Click Start button and search for “regedit” to open Registry Editor. Then remove registries of Rsearch.shopathome.com as below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\random.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\random
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run \Regedit32
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings “CertificateRevocation” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run\random

Step 7: Reboot your computer