The DomaIQ virus is a stubborn adware infection that can come to your
computer without your consent. It is actually bundled with free-ware
software available on different websites so while downloading those
programs, you may get infected by DomaIQ malware. Firstly it gets into a
computer maliciously, and then it hijacks web browsers. DomaIQ virus
has ability to modify your homepage and search engine settings so it
would direct you to spammy websites when you are searching on Google or
trying to open some legit websites. the DomaIQ virus is also used to
display pop-up ads. We can determine that there are two main purposes of
DomaIQ virus, firstly it is used to promote commercial website content
(including advertisements) and secondly it is used to steal personal
user information from victim PC. Anyhow, for your safety, uninstall of
DomaIQ virus is recommended.
Common Symptoms of DomIQ infection:
This kind of malwares usually change your Homepage, Search provider, Desktop Background.
They can display bunch of unstoppable pop-ups advertisements.
Computer performs slower then usual, browser may crash over and over.
Strange websites are automatically opened on the computer after a frequent interval.
Disabled Folder options, Task manager, Registry editing tools.
Advertisements from stranger companies start to appear out of nowhere.
Unexpected browser behaviors such as URL/link redirects.
Unwanted and unknown Plugin/extension or add-ons attached with browser.
Useless shortcuts on desktop or creepy websites added to favorites/bookmarks without your knowledge.
How to uninstall DomIQ
Remove toolbars, plugins, extensions, add-ons
Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox users:
Go to TOOLS and then click MANAGE ADD-ON, From there, select
Extensions, Toolbars and remove the DomIQ if found. Make sure Google is
set as default search Provider.
Google Chrome Users:
Click SETTINGS icon and select SETTINGS, then open Extensions, toolbar,
search provider options, remove the DomIQ if listed there. Make sure
Google is set as default search Provider.
Uninstall from Control Panel
Open CONTROL PANEL, then ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS or “Programs and Features”, now lookup for DomIQ and uninstall if it is listed.
How to delete DomIQ manually:
If the malware did not go away after uninstall procedure, try these
steps. Please note, the manual removal method is a bit complex and it
can go wrong if you perform its tasks incorrectly. It is advised to run
an automatic virus removal software for safe and easy solutions.
However, if you are good with Manual removal, do the steps below.
Possibly corrupt registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
Delete files:
Open then following folders or search for DomIQ in My Computer and delete if found files associated with this bug.
C:\program files
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\
DomIQ virus removal tool
It is always good and safe to use an automatic software to detect and eliminate viruses and malwares.
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