How to Get Rid of Search.Queryrouter.com Virus Completely

Search.Queryrouter.com redirect virus is a new browser hijacker that is designed to attack and occupy Internet browsers, forcibly modifying the browser original settings, replacing user¡¯s favorite homepage with Search.Queryrouter.com. By modifying the default settings especially the browser settings, this redirect virus takes the control of the browser on the infected computer. Search.Queryrouter.com redirect virus usually succeeds in getting entered into the computer by the aids of its easy- to- use interface which looks similar to Google.com.

The redirect virus can redirect users to some specific advertisements sites and sponsored links. In addition to that, the threat may also deliver constant pop-ads to the computer screen directly, especially when users are running certain third-party applications such as a media player, so that users may click on them unconsciously. The websites you are forcibly redirected to are not safe at all because they are utilized by cyber criminals to promote special goods in order to gain certain profits. Many innocent users are attracted by commodity sales promotion, activity coupons, discounts on goods, bargains, etc. As a result, they click on the ads and go to visit the shopping sites or let the pop-up ads show on the web pages.

Once being allowed to enter the browser, Search.Queryrouter.com redirect virus will modify the system security setting according to their desire, which may result in more malware invasion. 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. Once the browser is the trouble of Search.Queryrouter.com redirect virus associated problems, its performance will drastically decrease. Moreover, Search.Queryrouter.com may deliver links that link innocent users to malicious websites that have been compromised by cyber criminals. When the victims browse these malicious sites, a bunch of viruses or malware will get installed into the computer and ruin the compromised system without user¡¯s awareness.

How to Remove Search.Queryrouter.com Manually?

Step1. Terminate the related processes immediately
1) Right click on the task bar and select Task Manager or press the Ctrl+Alt+Del or Ctrl+Shift+Esc composite keys to open Task Manage.
2) In the Windows Task Manager window, click on the Processes tab, find out all the related processes of the browser hijacker and disable them.
3) Exit the Task Manager window.
Step2. Remove the related program from the Control Panel
1) Click on the Start button and click Control Panel in the menu.
2) Click on the Uninstall a program link below the Programs.
3) In the showing programs list, search for the unwanted program that is associated with the redirect virus and highlight it then click on the Uninstall.
4) Next, follow the prompt to complete the uninstallation.
5) Once finished, refresh the list and find out if the browser hijacker has been successfully removed.
Step3. Clean Search.Queryrouter.com from the browsers
Internet Explorer
1) Start the Internet Explorer, click on Tools in the menu bar then choose the Internet Options in the drop-down list.
2) Click on the Advanced tab in the showing window, then click the Reset button.
3) Restart the Internet Explorer.
Mozilla Firefox
1) Open the Mozilla Firefox, click on the Firefox menu. Locate the Help then click on the Troubleshooting Information.
2) In the showing Troubleshooting Information page, click on the Reset Firefox button and confirm the reset request.
Google Chrome
1) Launch the Google Chrome and click on the Settings in the list.
2) In the Settings label page, click on Show advanced settings.
3) Click on Reset browser settings button.

Conclusion

Generally, Search.Queryrouter.com redirect virus breaks into the targeted computers by coming bundled with a junk email attachment, pretending itself to be a legitimate file (such as audio file, image file, or txt file) and cheating users into click on the attachment. Apart from player update, it still can utilize third party process as free download, music files or movie to finish its automatically installation by bundling with them. Most of the users don¡¯t realize that being infected with redirect virus is very dangerous and just neglect it, bring a lot of troubles to their computers.

For the sake of both the computer security and user¡¯s own privacy, users have to be cautious when downloading software and opening any links on their computers£¬if users find startup page always changes automatically to unfamiliar web site and default search engine has been replaced also, they should realize that the computer is suffering from Search.Queryrouter.com redirect Virus. That is why it is only for advanced and experienced PC users to deal with, owing to the fact that any little mistake may result in irreparable system damage. Build the best guard on the their computers. It should be mentioned that, users should perform a scan before installing any software on their computers, which will help block the redirect virus and other malware from entering the computers.