How to Remove Personal-browser.com?

I unconsciously install Personal-browser.com on my computer when I install a free application. I have been trying several ways to remove it but have no luck. Now my browser does not behave properly. When I use it to browse the web, I am always redirected to unwanted websites. Is there any way to completely remove Personal-browser.com from my computer?

Personal-browser.com Messages

Personal-browser.com is an untrustworthy website that replaces your default homepage without your knowledge and consent, in order to force you to use its own search engine and show you various advertisements while you are surfing the Internet. Once installed on your computer, this redirect virus will modify your browser settings and DNS settings, in order to take control over your browser. You may soon notice that your default homepage and search engine have been replaced by Personal-browser.com without any permission. Whenever you launch your browser, this website will appear as your default homepage. If you use the search engine provided in the middle of the page to search for something, the search results may be always redirected to some unknown websites. Please note that you should not trust all content provided by the search engine, especially the ads and the sponsored links. Otherwise, you may be tricked into some useless or fake products or services. This redirect virus will also manage to add other toolbars onto your browser, which could collect your search terms and further deliver more precise ads to you. No doubt, Personal-browser.com redirect virus can pose a threat to your computer security & personal information. So, it is highly recommended to remove Personal-browser.com virus timely.

Risk Level of Personal-browser.com has been assessed as follows:

Threat Level: Extremely Severe

Number of Infections: 0-50 Files at one time

Geographical Distribution: Global

Operating System: All Windows Based PC

Affected Countries: USA, UK, China, Germany, Canada, Switzerland etc

How does Personal-browser.com spread itself?

Usually you may get this browser hijacker on your computer by clicking the malicious pop up ads, visiting compromised infected sites, getting fake Java updates, etc. Or it can get into your computer via downloading freeware from unsafe websites. It is suggested to keep your antivirus up to date and scan your computer frequently.

Tips: If you want to quickly get rid of the PUP/adware, we recommend you to use a professional auto removal tool to deal with it. The tool enables you to quickly access the unwanted program and uninstall it thoroughly within minutes.

Remove Personal-browser.com automatically

Manual Personal-browser.com instructions are intended for experienced Windows users, who understand the dangers of deleting the wrong programs and reconfiguring Windows systems incorrectly. If you are not confident with your knowledge, please use the automatic removal instructions below. Note that you can use a free computer scanner SpyHunter to inspect your PC. (Only Scan is Free) After scan you could search and remove whitesmoke files manually.
1. Please click the following icon to download SpyHunter.

2. Click Save File.

3. Double-click on the downloaded file, select Run and complete the installation.
4. Hit the Scan Computer Now! Button and allow SpyHunter to detect running infections.
5. Click Fix Threats and all detected malware will be deleted in no time.

How to remove Personal-browser.com redirect virus step by step manually?

Step1. Reboot your computer and tap F8 constantly before Windows launches. When Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, choose Safe Mode with Networking with up and down arrow key. And then press Enter key.

Step2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to open Task Manager. Click the Processes tab, and then end the virus processes.

Step3. Delete the files related to the redirect virus. Search for the files on your computer and delete them all.

%AllUsersProfile%{random}

%AllUsersProfile%{random}*.lnk

Step4. Delete the registry entries associated with the redirect virus.

Click Start, click Run, type regedit and click OK. Then the registry editor opens.

Export the relevant registry to a location where you want, give it a name and save it on your computer.

Then find out the following registry entries and delete them.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\random

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run\random

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\Winlogon "Shell" = "[random].exe"

Attention

Personal-browser.com, as its name, is a virus which is created by malicious cyber criminals to attack computer users' browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari and Mozilla Firefox and so on. Once it gets into your computer, it often mess up your privacy settings and exploits them to steal your personal files or information, such as passwords, credit card, bank account information etc. This hijacker places a tracking cookie on your web browser so as to install other add-ons. If you want to prevent virus, you should be cautious when clicking link; not download unknown "free" software; avoid opening unknown e-mail attachments. Once you detect this virus on your computer, you should remove it immediately to make your computer clean and safe.