How to Remove Rambler.ru from Your PC?

Have no idea about how to remove Rambler.ru redirect from browsers? I just found that this virus was on my computer and made my IE browser work improperly. Is this because my browse has been hijacked? It keeps enabling a new tab to promote a suspicious page. If you have the same problem, you can read the following post to find the solution as I' ve done.

Rambler.ru Redirect Description

Rambler.ru redirect virus, known as an annoying browser hijacker virus, usually installs itself to users¡¯ browsers while they are installing certain software downloaded from unsafe sources. Very often, this virus is bundled with some legitimate or fake software. When the freeware is installed, this browser hijacker also gets into the computer. It appears as a legit search engine but, in fact, is a phony. In fact it¡¯s a fake search engine that wants to lure inexperienced computer users to use it. In fact, it keeps disrupting users¡¯ work on the computer. It displays unwanted pop-up ads. Moreover, it will severely reduce the system performance as it did before. Since the redirect virus eats up system resource and takes up limited space, the important system programs or other third party application are also affected. In a word, this irritating browser hijacker devastatingly compromises normal computer utility.

As soon as it is installed, Rambler.ru redirect virus begins to modify browser settings and startup settings. The purpose of changing the settings is to create a good environment for the hijacker to stay longer in the system. This is because that the redirect virus can do many harmful things on your computer without any permission. The worse thing is that the redirect shows you unknown and unsafe links are associated with malicious programs, fake antivirus, or some other potential threats. Do not click on them.

Problems Caused by Rambler.ru Virus :

1. Your homepage, search engine, desktop backgrounds are changed without your permission;

2.Many advertisements keep popping up on the browsers.

3.Some programs or applications cannot run normally.

4.Unfamiliar websites are added to the bookmarks without knowledge.

5.Users are threatened to pay as punishment for doing criminal activities which it makes up.

6.Loads of ads keep appearing on the computer screen without gaining your consent firstly.

7.The browser works weirdly but you cannot find out the reason.

8.Unknown add-ons/toolbars are added to the browsers without consent.

9. Useless shortcuts are on desktop or creepy websites are without your knowledge.

Usually, PC users encounter this redirect virus when they open attachments of spam, download freeware from unsafe sources, visit hacked websites or clicking on malicious links. Take care when you install or download any software online because redirect viruses often take advantages of the software to attack your computer. Often use caution when being required to click on back links on the web pages or in emails you are viewing. The redirect virus changes search bar all the time. The advertisements aim to attract you to click on them so as to redirect you to unsafe web pages. Once you haven¡¯t pay any attention to the malware, you may experience a list of annoying system problems. Computer users cannot notice the problems and then they are trapped in it for Rambler.ru redirect is capable of reactivating itself. So it¡¯s very urgent to remove Rambler.ru redirect quickly from computer in case it further compromise computer system.

Note: Though manual removal is a good way to get rid of this redirect virus, it requires you to have some computer skills and is appropriate for advanced users. If you are not good at computer, use an effective removal tool to fix the browser issue easily.

Step-by-Step Manual Removal Guide

1. Disable running processes on Windows Task Manager.
1) Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys to activate Windows Task Manager.
2) From Processes tab, find out the associated processes of the threat and then right click on the End Process button to totally terminate them.
2. Uninstall associated programs of Rambler.ru from the computer.
1)Click on Start button, click Control Panel.
2) Click Program, click on Uninstall a Program.
3) From Programs and Features, locate the associated programs of the browser hijacker from the applications list, locate the associated programs and then click Uninstall button to remove them.
4) Confirm the uninstall request then follow the wizard to complete the removal.
3. Modify browser settings to stay away from the cyber attacks triggered by the redirect virus.
1) Enable the browser.
2) Revert browser settings and fully remove the associated Internet temp files.
For Internet Explorer
Click Tools-> Go to Internet Options-> Click Advanced tab-> Click on Reset button
For Mozilla Firefox
Click Firefox-> locate Help option-> Go to Troubleshooting Information-> Click Reset Firefox button
For Google Chrome
Click the wrench icon-> Click Settings-> Click Show Advanced Settings link-> Click Reset Browser Settings
3) Reset the browser homepage manually.
For Internet Explorer
Click General from the Internet Options -> type a secure and new web address -> confirm the modification
For Mozilla Firefox
Click Options from the Firefox menu-> Click General tab-> type a secure and new web address -> confirm the changes.
For Google Chrome
Go to Advance section in the Settings-> Click Show Home Button-> Click the displayed Change link-> type a secure and new web address
4) Restart the browser to confirm the modification.

Conclusion:

Similar to other browser hijackers, Rambler.ru also gets into users¡¯ computers without their permission and knowledge. Rambler.ru looks like a legitimate search engine but in fact it provides not very much helpful information related to your search quires. This threat stops you from visiting many other websites when you start the web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. The threat is able to hijack most browsers and affect almost all Windows operating systems. Don¡¯t take it as a normal website as it will finally mess up your computer. Instead, you need to delete this thing from your PC as soon as you notice its existence.

Note: Have difficulty in fixing the problem? Take it easy. Please use antivirus to completely delete Rambler.ru and repair your web browser.