manually remove Securesurfs.biz

If you have ever found your browser startpage or search engine inexplicably changing to Securesurfs.biz web-site, or notice that the home page in your web browser has replaced, then you could say that your computer has been a victim of the hijacker infection. The developers of hijacker do so in order to make money via Google, Yahoo or Bing search engine. Thus, in order to force you to use Securesurfs.biz search services as often as possible the hijacker infection can change your web browsers settings like newtab page, start page and search provider by default.

 

A malware which makes changes to web browsers settings on Securesurfs.biz mostly affects only Firefox, Chrome, IE and Edge. However, possible situations, when any other internet browsers will be affected too. The Securesurfs.biz browser hijacker can alter the Target property of internet browser’s shortcuts, so every time you open the web browser, instead of your startpage, you will see a completely different web-page.

 

As mentioned above, the Securesurfs.biz browser hijacker also changes the internet browser’s search engine. So, your web-browser, when searching something, will display a hodgepodge of advertisements, links to unwanted and ad web-pages and search results from the big search engines like Google or Bing. As a result, actual use of a internet browser’s search becomes uncomfortable. Moreover, it can also lead to slowing or even freeze your internet browser.

 

Often, the computer which has been infected by Securesurfs.biz hijacker, will be also infected by ‘ad-supported’ software (also known as adware) that shows tons of various ads. It can be pop-ups, text links in the web-sites, banners where they never had. What is more, the ‘ad supported’ software can replace the legitimate advertisements with malicious advertisements that will offer to download and install malicious software and unwanted programs or visit the various dangerous and misleading web-sites.

 

We strongly suggest that you perform the few simple steps below which will assist you to delete Securesurfs.biz using the standard features of Windows and some proven free programs.

 

How did you get infected with Securesurfs.biz browser hijacker

Securesurfs.biz web-browser hijacker usually gets onto computer by being attached to another program in the same download package. The risk of this is especially high for the various free software downloaded from the Internet. The creators of the applications are hoping that users will use the quick setup mode, that is simply to click the Next button, without paying attention to the information on the screen and do not carefully considering every step of the installation procedure. Thus, the web-browser hijacker can infiltrate your personal computer without your knowledge. Therefore, it is very important to read all the information that tells the program during installation, including the ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Software license’. Use only the Manual, Custom or Advanced installation mode. This mode will allow you to disable all optional and unwanted software and components.

 

How to manually remove Securesurfs.biz

 

Step 1. Uninstall Securesurfs.biz from your computer. Manual for Windows 7, 8, 10 and XP

1. Enter “Computer” on the desktop and choose “Uninstall or change a program”.

In the program folder, look for all programs that contain Securesurfs.biz in their names. Remove them by clicking “uninstall’ and remove all suspicious programs that contain search, toolbar and others in their names.

Step 2. Uninstall Securesurfs.biz from your browser

 

Remove Securesurfs.biz from Google Chrome

1. Right-click on the Google Chrome shortcut and choose “properties”.

In the “Target” field, remove everything going after “C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe” and click “ok”.

Choose “Settings” in the Chrome menu.

In the “Extensions” tab, look for any extension that contains “Securesurfs.biz” in its name and remove it by clicking the Recycle Bin. Also remove all suspicious extensions that you didn’t install.

In the “Settings” tab, find the “On startup” block, uncheck “Open a specific page or set of pages.”, click “Set pages”, enter google. Com in the new field, and click “ok”.

In the “Search” tab, click “manage search engines” and remove everything except google.com.

Uninstall Securesurfs.biz from Firefox

1. Right-click the Firefox shortcut and choose “properties”.

Remove everything after “C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe” in the “target” field and click “ok”.

Enter Firefox. Tools -> add-ons.

Remove all suspicious extensions.

Tools options -> general. Type google. Com in the “Home page” field (“Startup” block).

Uninstall Securesurfs.biz from Internet Explorer

1. Right-click the Internet explorer shortcut and choose “properties”.

Remove everything after “C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe” in the “Target” field and click “ok”.

Enter internet explorer -> tool -> manage Add-ons.

Remove all extensions that you didn’t install. You can remove everything.

Tools -> internet options, type google. Com in the upper field.

Click “Settings” in the same window of the “Search” block and remove everything except Google. Com and Bing. Com from the list.

 

Uninstall Securesurfs.biz from Safari

1. Right-click the safari shortcut and choose “properties”.

Remove everything after “C:\Program Files\Safari” in the “Target” field and click “ok”.

Click the Settings button in the upper right corner and select Reset Safari.

Check all boxes and click OK.

 

What should I do to protect my PC from Securesurfs.biz?

Here you can see some useful recommendations which would help you avoid Securesurfs.biz installation and issues with browser. Feel free to share our tips with your nearest and dearest since they will certainly allow you to keep the PC safe and protected from Securesurfs.biz and other malicious software:

• Don’t install software of dubious origins especially if you found them from the web pages you do not know well. People often make the same mistake and get the needed application. However, eventually this program appears to be malicious.
• Consider your intuition! When a website looks malicious – for instance, it functions too slowly or there are too many colorful banners – we recommend you to leave it immediately. And don’t forget to scan your computer for viruses!
• Keep attention during the entire process of software installation. Try not to miss a single line and a single radiobutton. Uncheck all boxes that are irrelevant and you don’t want to install.
• Even in case if you don’t remember having downloaded anything it would be smart to inspect your system for viruses and malicious software at least once a week.

 

 

How can you prevent your computer from the attack of Securesurfs.biz hijacker infection

 

Probably Securesurfs.biz browser hijacker get installed onto your machine when you have installed some free software such as E-Mail checker, PDF creator, video codec, etc. Because, most commonly, a browser hijacker may be bundled within the installation packages from Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar web-sites that hosts freeware. So, you should start any files downloaded from the Internet with great caution! Always carefully read the ‘User agreement’, ‘Software license’ and ‘Terms of use’. In the procedure of installing a new program, you need to select a ‘Manual’, ‘Advanced’ or ‘Custom’ setup mode to control what components and optional programs to be installed. Nevertheless, even removing the program, which installs this Securesurfs.biz hijacker, you do not remove the browser hijacker infection itself. Your web browser settings will not be restored. Therefore, you must follow the step-by-step instructions below to restore your startpage, new tab page and default search engine.

 

 

 

Browser hijacker such as Securesurfs.biz is one of the most chilling type of unwanted software floating around the Internet: an attack that changes a user web-browser’s settings like home page, newtab page and search provider by default. A lot of people have fallen victim to these kinds of attacks, looking the Net in hopes of finding the step-by-step guide on how to restore their favorite homepage and search engine. Now, computer geeks and Myantispyware lab have teamed up to create a free guide that help users get rid of Securesurfs.biz browser hijacker for free.