How to Remove Nova.rambler.ru Redirect Virus Totally?

Nova.rambler.ru is a type of redirect virus that attacks users' computers and furtively modifies the browser current settings, causing the changes of the default homepage. Under this situation, more malicious redirect threats will seize the chance and secretly finish their entrance on the target browsers. This redirect virus has a seemingly legitimate interface which misleads most users into thinking that it is a useful website providing the search function as Google does, and some users really use the unsafe search engine to do a search, and as a result, they are constantly redirected to some suspicious websites.

Such kind of browser virus focuses on controlling browser search and displaying advertisements via taking users to some specific sites. The threat not only hijacks the browsers, but also delivers constant pop-up ads on the target computer screen, especially when users launch some third-party applications, so as to attract users to click on those ads and have a visit. Obviously, those ads are there to lure users' clicks and persuade them into buying certain products or services. When users see the pop-ups containing coupons, deals, discounts and bargains that provided by the browser hijacker, they may be thrilled about them and click on them. 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.

If the redirect virus can cater to the need of you and you don't mind it, it may cause potential harm to your computer in the further if it is left on the computer. Some unwanted browser plug-ins may be installed in the affected browsers to assist in helping the browser hijacker to complete many harmful tasks. As a result, the browser performance may be greatly affected - browser runs slower and sometime even stops responding. Due to the entire burden the redirect causes to the browser, none of the browsers can work properly and their performance is greatly decelerated. It is risky because other cyber threats may get the opportunity to get into the PCs when users click on the dubious links and visit the malicious websites.

How to Remove Nova.rambler.ru Completely? 

1. Remove the browser hijacker from the infected computer.
Click on the Start button and select Control Panel. Click on Uninstall a program under the Programs category.
Find out and locate the programs related to the browser hijacker. Click on the Uninstall button to remove them all.
2. Launch the infected browser and remove the add-ons or extensions related to the browser hijacker.
Internet Explorer:
Open IE, click on Tools and then select Manage Add-ons. When it opens a window, click on Toolbars and Extensions. Find out the extensions related to the browser hijacker and select them. Then, right-click them and click on the Disable option. Restart IE to finish the procedure.
Google Chrome:
Launch Google Chrome. Click on the Three-bar icon on top-right of the browser, select tools and then Extensions from the list. After that, click Extensions on the left side of the window. Locate the extension related to the browser hijacker, select it and click on the trash icon. Restart the browser to complete the procedure.
Mozilla Firefox:
Start Firefox and click on the tool menu from the top menu. Click on the Add-ons tab to open the configuration window. Then, click Extensions on the left side of this window. Now find out the extensions of the redirect virus and remove them from the browser. Restart the browser to complete the process.

Conclusion

Nova.rambler.ru is a big threat to both your computer and privacy if you cannot get rid of it promptly from your computer. Sometime, this kind of unwanted programs could also be embedded in some licit programs or media format files, then automatically comes into the user' system to create havoc. Most of the users could not notice the severity of under attack of redirect virus, just because of this negligence, Nova.rambler.ru redirect virus gets the opportunity to achieve its evil purposes.

To prevent being hijacked and redirected by the redirect virus, users should pay more attention to the browsing activities and their computer performance so that they can take instant measures to fix the browser redirect issues once they notice the default homepage is altered forcibly, the search quires are redirected or unknown toolbars appear on the browser. Once finding the signs of the infection, users have to take the immediate action to remove it from their computers. Then repair the browser settings and safeguard their PCs against other cyber threats. In addition, scan each downloaded file before running it on computer for security, in case of the virus or rogue software mix together with others and invade system and post threaten to computer.