How to Remove Seekit.com Redirect Virus Completely? (Removal Guide)

Seekit.com, an aggressive redirect virus, is able to affect web browsers by changing the original settings and alter the default homepage, new tab or search engine to its own site without consent.  By doing this, the redirect virus can interfere with users’ browsing habits.  Since the redirect virus looks like a legitimate website which is similar to Google search, most cyber users may pay no attention to it and use it to search for information, being redirected to unwanted websites in the end.

Seekit.com is capable of blocking some common sites and redirecting victims to some undesirable websites which may contain a lot of advertisements and sponsored links.  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.  In most cases, the advertising sites are designed to promote various products or services to make money.  Most of the time, careless users can’t help being attracted by the coupons, discounts, bargains and other promotions and clicking on them.  As a consequence, most users are not aware of the potential dangers of this redirect and keep viewing the advertising sites.

Since the redirect virus enters the PC and make modifications on the browser settings, it may invite more and more cyber threats to the compromised machine.  The threat may add certain toolbars or plug-in to the web browser so as to assist in its malicious activities.  This done may result in poor browser performance, such as very slow browser response, frequent browser stopping working or even crashing.  Moreover, the redirect virus may provide users with random links that might have been compromised by cyber criminals.  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.  

Effective Steps to Remove Seekit.com redirect virus

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 Seekit.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

Seekit.com usually enters the PC by pretending to be a useful optional item bundled with third-party software and many people pay no attention to it and give permission.  Sometimes, it can be bundled with free downloads, such as music, videos and utilities, and arrive on the computer then carry out a number of problems.  Many people don’t think it is a serious issue and choose to ignore it, leading to many troublesome and annoying troubles in the further.

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.  When encounter this threat, users should run the installed antivirus programs to scan the system entirely. Then restore the browser settings manually to repair the browsers.  It is necessary to scan every downloaded program and file before executing it, otherwise tricky cyber malware may get the chance to invade the PC and do harm to the system.