How to remove Speedtest-guide.com

What is Speedtest-guide.com?

Speedtest-guide.com is an ad-supported domain that spreads its misleading browser extension with same name. The problem is that removing freshly-installed extension is not an easy task as it’s able to reinstall itself. According to the behavior of Speedtest-guide.com, we can assume that we’re dealing with adware. Adware is a sort of malware whose main purpose is to force users to visit commercial websites (pay-per-click marketing scheme). As a result, your system will be filled with countless pop-up ads as well as constant redirects leading to ad sites. Also, it can change your default search engine with a fake one – Searchactiv.com. This is done to trick users into clicking partner links via altered search results. The only proper option that you have after the adware infiltration is to remove Speedtest-guide.com completely. read more

How to remove Torrent Search

What is Torrent Search?

Torrent Search operates as a typical browser hijacker that makes changes to the configuration of a browser and resists to be deleted. In most cases, it comes bundled with freeware programs and is installed in form of a browser extension. Once inside, it hijacks browser settings to make a user visit sponsored websites and boost advertising revenue for those. As a result, you will face countless redirects and advertisements that will literally accompany you each time you browse the Internet. This step-by-step guide describes how you can uninstall the browser hijacker and remove Torrent Search Extension from your browser. read more

How to remove Cr447.xyz

What is Cr447.xyz?

Cr447.xyz is a questionable search engine that might take over your browser one day. If Cr447.xyz opens on your new tabs or homepage, or you get redirected to it when searching from browser’s search bar, you likely have a browser hijacker installed on your computer. A browser hijacker might be in the form of a program or a browser add-on/extension. Usually users install browser hijackers unknowingly, along with free or pirated software. Other than redirecting users to Cr447.xyz, this browser hijacker may collect data from browsers (search history, browsing history, etc.) and use it to display customized ads to users. This step-by-step tutorial contains instructions on how to uninstall the browser hijacker and remove Cr447.xyz from your browser. read more

How to remove Mntz.octobearing.com ads

What is Mntz.octobearing.com ads?

Mntz.octobearing.com ads is a malicious program that refers to a very popular type of virus or potentially unwanted program. Developers create them to generate revenue on their sites. Unfortunately, a large number of users become victims of such pests. There are some malware that infect Mntz.octobearing.com ads. You can download some program and you won’t even know that Mntz.octobearing.com ads has penetrated with this program. Mntz.octobearing.com ads will redirect your browser to ads, adult sites, games, fake software updates and unwanted programs. To get rid of these problems, carefully read this article. read more

How to remove DicroveryEngine 1.0

What is DicroveryEngine 1.0?

If you suddenly noticed a magnifying glass icon called DicroveryEngine 1.0 in Applications, you have malware installed on your device. This app hijacks settings of Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla so that a user is forced to carry out all searches via a new custom search engine. Moreover, it reassigns all settings back if you want to change them manually. Removing manually DicroveryEngine 1.0 app by dragging it to the trash is not a solution, because the malware has the ability to reinstall itself. This app is designed for one thing only – boost advertising revenue by promoting 3-rd party products. It will fill your system with a huge amount of diverse advertising (pop-ups, video/audio ads, coupons, best deals, etc.) as well as constant redirects to affiliate websites. Such behavior not only slows down the browser you use but also puts your system at risk as there is no guarantee that all links provided by this PUP are safe. The only way to get rid of this is to completely remove DicroveryEngine 1.0 from your device. read more

How to remove Listentoliveradio.net

What is Listentoliveradio.net?

Listentoliveradio.net is yet another browser hijacker by Polarity Technologies Ltd. At first sight, it may look like a handy way to listen to the radio online and search for the information, but you should know that it has a lot more negative qualities. Browser hijacker comes in form of browser extension called ListenToLiveradio. It may end up in the browser without user consent after installing a freeware program he/she can obtain from the Internet. Following this, it forcibly sets itself as a primary homepage/search engine. The main purpose of browser hijackers is to make more users visit affiliate websites and boost advertising revenue for those. That’s why you will encounter a huge amount of pop-up ads in the browser, misleading search results, as well as constant redirects leading to questionable domains. This step-by-step guide describes how you can uninstall the browser hijacker and remove Listentoliveradio.net pop-up ads from your browser. read more

How to remove Losx.xyz

What is Losx.xyz?

If Losx.xyz suddenly took place of your primary homepage, you have picked up a browser hijacker. A browser hijacker typically gets on the user’s computer bundled with freeware programs the user could download from the Web. Once installed, it alters browser’s settings so that the user is forced to perform searches via http://losx.xyz/ page. The results provided by Losx.xyz are not be trusted as they show only those for which they will make a profit. This step-by-step guide describes how you can uninstall the browser hijacker and remove Losx.xyz search engine from your browser. read more

How to remove LogicalSearch

What is LogicalSearch?

LogicalSearch is an ad-supported application that may end up on your device without your consent. It usually infiltrates user’s computer merge with freeware program user can download from the Web. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them operate the same scenario: once inside, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display a pop-up message: “Apple wants to make changes and requests your password”. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

Windows 10 showing 0xc1900223 error while updating to 1903

What is error 0xc1900223

0xc1900223 is a system error that may pop up while updating Windows 10 to v.1903. This indicates that there was a problem downloading and installing the selected update. It usually looks like this: once the update is downloaded, Windows prepares to install it, gets to 88%, then fails. The causes of the problem may be different: bugs in Windows updates, incorrectly configured system settings, corrupted registry entries, and other similar major issues. In this guide, we will show you how to quickly and easily solve the problem associated with feature update to Windows 10, version 1903 – error 0xc1900223. read more

How to remove Hi.ru redirect

What is Hi.ru?

If Hi.ru replaced homepage of your browser or your search queries keep getting redirected to http://search.hi.ru/?q=[search-query] search results, your system is infected with a browser hijacker. Typically, browser hijacker comes together with freeware programs users can download from the Internet and is installed in the form of a browser extension. The main purpose of browser hijackers is to make more users visit affiliate websites and boost advertising revenue for those. This step-by-step guide describes how you can uninstall the browser hijacker and remove Hi.ru search engine from your browser. read more