It is really unfortunate that your IE is taken over by FindSmarter.
Do you want to remove it from your PC? Don't worry, this post will provide you
with some removal tips to help you.
FindSmarter Virus Information
FindSmarter
virus has something in common with a key-find.com
virus. FindSmarter can attack Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and other famous
web browsers. This pesky virus often comes from questionable free programs,
spam email attachments and malicious websites. Once this virus sneaks into your
Windows system, it will make modifications to your DNS settings first. Then
this browser hijacker is able to interfere with your browsing activities. When you open your browser, you will find that your homepage
is gone. Besides, every tab on your browser is redirected to Findsmarter.com.
In addition, a lot of ads are injected into your browser by this nasty
Findsmarter virus.
You are redirected to commercial sites, porno sites and
other websites when you move your mouse on these ads. This is really annoying. Moreover,
this browser hijacker installs many unwanted browser toolbars and extensions
onto your PC. As a result, a lot of space is occupied, which leads to a slow
computer performance. And your browser gets stuck easily even though you do
nothing. What is most, your browser gets stuck easily even though you do
nothing on it. What is more, FindSmarter virus employs shady ways to distribute
various viruses to your Windows system for further damage. Hence, it is
suggested that you remove FindSmarter virus if you want to have a safe Internet
environment.
FindSmarter Virus Detailed Manual Removal Guide
You should remove FindSmarter virus from your
computer as it is a potential risk. The manual removal method will guide you
step by step to remove FindSmarter virus.
Step 1: Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the same time to open Task Manager. Disable the process of FindSmarter virus.
Step 2: Uninstall FindSmarter
virus and suspicious programs from your computer. Open Start Menu and go to Control
Panel.
Step 3: 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
uncheck Hide protected operating system
files (Recommended) in the View tab of Folder Option window.
%UserProfile%\Programs\AppData
\[Random Charateristc].exe
%UserProfile%\Programs\Temp\[Random
Charateristc].dll
%UserProfile%\Programs\AppData\roaming\[Random
Charateristc].dll
Step 4: Click Start button and search for “regedit” to open Registry Editor. Remove FindSmarter virus registry entries.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run""=
"%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run""=
"%AppData%\.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations
"LowRiskFileTypes"=".zip;.rar;.nfo;.txt;.exe;.bat;.com;.cmd;.reg;.msi;.htm;.html;.gif;.bmp;.jpg;.avi;.mpg;.mpeg;.mov;.mp3;.m3u;.wav;"
Step 5: Reboot your computer
