How To Remove Browser-net.net Virus Completely

Browser-net.net is a browser hijacker that is part of a large group of adware family. Most adware programs are hijacking browser settings that cause redirection to various unsolicited web sites. Soon enough, you may obtain virus or malware hosted on dubious sites due to regular browser redirection. Thus, it is highly advice to get rid of Browser-net.net and all of its components and related applications. This browser hijacker is bundled with suspicious free software that you may obtain from internet, especially when visiting questionable download sites. Once Browser-net.net and associated adware is installed on the PC, it directly set the homepage and search engine to said web address. Although, some valid programs also changes homepage and search settings on the computer, it is mostly with mandate of the computer user. In the case of Browser-net.net, it alters these vital settings on the browser without seeking for user’s approval.

 

The homepage itself is not considered harmful, particularly if it is utilizing known search provider. Modifications are done abruptly during the initialization of the adware or downloaded freeware. Sadly, some free software does not disclose these proceedings. Due to these intrusive changes, most people suppose it as some kind of virus infection. However, if ever it is resolving to unknown search engine other than Google, Bing, or Yahoo, there is a possibility that it can cause some harm on the computer. Redirecting to dubious search portal also endangers your online privacy. Browser-net.net is normally bundles with certain apps and shareware that can be acquired from questionable web sites. Downloading these apps can be the root of potentially unwanted program infection. Even worthy program did not escape the deceitful scheme of malware authors. They are repacking useful programs with Browser-net.net so that this adware can spread quickly over the internet. To ensure that you are obtaining clean copy of software, download only from reputable or official web sites.

 

 

How To Remove Browser-net.net Virus Completely

 

Step:1 Remove suspicious and unwanted browser add-ons, toolbars and extensions:

 

IEMicrosoft Edge (Internet Explorer)

 

    Click on the cogwheel icon in the top right corner of the browser

    In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons

    Select Toolbar and Extension tab.

    Look for Browser-net.net or other suspicious add-ons.

    Click Disable button.

 

 

 

google-chromeGoogle Chrome

 

    Launch Google Chrome.

    In the address bar type chrome://settings/

    Click on the Extensions tab

    Find related Browser-net.net or other suspicious extension and click the delete icon.

    Reset Homepage and search engine.

 

 

 

mozilla-firefoxMozilla Firefox

 

    Open Firefox

    In the address bar type about:addons

    Click Extensions tab.

    Find related Browser-net.net or other suspicious extension.

    Click the Remove button.

 

Step:-2 Remove all associated files From Operating System

 

windows-xpWindows XP

 

    Click Start

    In the menu choose Control Panel

    Choose Add / Remove Programs.

    Find Browser-net.net related files.

    Click Remove button.

 

 

 

windows-7Windows 7 / Vista

 

    Click Start and choose Control Panel.

    Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

    In the list of installed programs find files and programs associated to Browser-net.net

    Click Uninstall button.

 

 

 

windows-8Windows 8 /8.1

 

    Right click on the bottom left corner of the desktop screen

    From the left menu choose Control Panel

    Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

    Locate the files and programs associated with Browser-net.net or other suspicious program.

    Click Uninstall button.

 

Step:- 3 Remove all Registry Entries added by Browser-net.net

 

Browser-net.net creates a folder under:

 

    %ProgramFiles%\Browser-net.net

 

It then creates the following files:

 

    %ProgramFiles%\Browser-net.net \icon.ico

    %ProgramFiles%\Browser-net.net \Browser-net.net .crx

    %ProgramFiles%\Browser-net.net \Browser-net.net .dll

    %ProgramFiles%\Browser-net.net \Browser-net.net .xpi

    %ProgramFiles%\Browser-net.net \ Personal-browser.com64.dll

    %ProgramFiles%\Browser-net.net \Uninst.exe

    %SystemDrive%\ProgramData\Microsoft\RAC\StateData\RacWmiDataBookmarks.dat

    %SystemDrive%\ProgramData\Microsoft\RAC\StateData\RacWmiEventData.dat

    %AllUsersProfile%\Microsoft\RAC\StateData\RacWmiDataBookmarks.dat

    %AllUsersProfile%\Microsoft\RAC\StateData\RacWmiEventData.dat

 

Next, Browser-net.net creates the following registry entries:

 

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{814664b0-d93b-4da6-9216-722c56179397}

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{814664b0-d93b-4da6-9216-722c56179397}

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows Activation Technologies\AdminObject\Store\55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Classes\CLSID\{814664b0-d93b-4da6-9216-722c56179397}

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Browser-net.net

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{814664b0-d93b-4da6-9216-722c56179397}

 

Browser-net.net is an ad-supported program that allegedly gives user the ability to customize the look of browser’s homepage. It works on new tab window of Google Chrome. It could be a useful tool, however, we have found some downside with it. Aside from hijacking the homepage and providing unwanted new tab, Browser-net.net also controls your default search engine and assigns an unknown one. Instead of your chosen search tool, you may see unwanted homepage, start-up, and new tab window.