How to Get Rid of Websearch.goodforsearch.info Virus Completely

Websearch.goodforsearch.info is an aggressive redirect virus which can control over the web browsers in the infected computers and modify the Internet settings, changing the original homepage and search engine to Websearch.goodforsearch.info without any permission. After that, the cunning redirect virus will control the default search service of the browser. Since Websearch.goodforsearch.info appears as a website similar to Google search engine which provides searching function, many computer users may pay no attention to it and use it to do a search and visit many unexpected websites.

Websearch.goodforsearch.info can block some legitimate search results and display some unreliable links which may redirect you to unwanted websites that contain lots of games, porn ads and other forbidden contents. Besides, the redirect virus displays a sea of nonstop pop-up ads in user’s computer, especially when they launch some third-party programs like a media player, so that the users would click on them consciously. In most cases, the advertising sites are designed to promote various products or services to make money. While such pup up advertisements are certainly attractive, there are so many users tend to take a look at those promotions, coupons and discounts. Some users just could not resist on such lure of price trap.

Since Websearch.goodforsearch.info takes control of the browsers and modify some security settings, more and more serious computer security problems will occur. More and more problems arise on the infected computer with time passing by because the virus never stops making chaos and causing secret download tasks after it settles down. In the case, the computer speed may slow down and the web browser freezes or even crashes from time to time. Moreover, it may display some ads or sponsored links that can redirect users to websites with malicious codes. Under the circumstance, users may be forced to visit malicious websites and other infections like ransomware, Trojans and rogue programs can be downloaded in the system automatically and secretly, resulting in more damages to the system.

How to Remove Websearch.goodforsearch.info Manually?

1. Stop running processes related to this redirect virus.
a: When the Windows Task manager appears, switch to Processes tab.
b: Find out and select the processes related to the virus by name random.exe, and click on the “End process” button.
Remove the redirect virus from Internet Explorer:
a: Start IE, go to Tools and select Internet Options.
b: Find General section, remove Websearch.goodforsearch.info address as a home page.
c: Then go to Search section, find Settings button and choose Manage Add-ons
d: Erase the redirect and after the action, close Manage Add-ons

2. Remove the redirect virus from Mozilla Firefox.
a: Open Mozilla Firefox browser, click on tools and go to Options.
b: Switch to General tab, remove Websearch.goodforsearch.info address as a startup site.
c: Then, go to: Firefox -> Add-ons -> Add-ons Manager -> Remove.
d: In the Search list, select Manage Search Engines and erase this redirect and choose OK

3. Remove the redirect virus from Google Chrome.
a: Open Google Chrome and navigate to Settings tab and Set pages.
b: Erase Websearch.goodforsearch.info which was seta as the startup site and choose OK
c: Find Manage search engines and here, erase this redirect.
d: Press on OK, and restart Google Chrome.

4. Delete all registry files created by this redirect virus.
a. While the Registry Editor is opened, search for the registry key “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ Websearch.goodforsearch.info.” Right-click this registry key and select “Delete.”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[RANDOM].exe”
b. Navigate to directory %PROGRAM_FILES%\ Websearch.goodforsearch.info \ and delete the infected files manually.
%AppData%Local[random].exe
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\*.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\*.*

Conclusion

Websearch.goodforsearch.info usually gets into a computer by hiding inside some software update packages and pretending to be something useful and tricking users into downloading and installing it. Sometimes, it can be bundled with free downloads, such as music, videos and utilities, and arrive on the computer then carry out a number of problems. However, most users do not deem this redirect virus as a big threat and just leave it alone on their computers, which lead to some unnecessary damage and losses.


To deal with thus pesky redirect virus, users should be more cautious when browsing the Web and take measures immediately once they find their homepages are changed suddenly or new unwanted add-ons are added to the browser without permission. When encounter this threat, users should run the installed antivirus programs to scan the system entirely. Then restore the browser settings manually to repair the browsers. In the meantime, no matter what new programs are going to be downloaded onto the computer, do take advanced actions to make sure they are clear and prevent further malware infection or other virus attacks.