Monday, 17 June 2013

How to remove Pagesinxt.com redirect virus

Pagesinxt virus is identified as a potentially harmful browser hijacker which can change your browser`s default settings without your permission and even without letting you know. The Pagesinxt.com malware can affect Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and IE users on any platform of windows as well MAC users. After it has break into your system security, it will modify DNS, Homepage, Startup, registry and other Internet settings that cause several problems and harms with the passage of time. Mostly when user on affected computer launches browser or tries to search on Google, he is redirected to http://Pagesinxt.com search engine which is fake and displays misleading information instead of original search results from Google. The Pagesinxt.com redirect is designed to gain financial advantages for its developers, for this purpose, it may drive Online users to a network of suspicious websites/domains, it may also record and steal your browsing history and personal information which can be utilized for marketing purposes. Another common and annoying problem are popups, the Pagesinxt.com virus displays pop-up ads on victim computer. Due to suspicious and unauthorized activities, this Pagesinxt.com virus should be removed soon from any affected machine. Common Symptoms of Pagesinxt.com 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 Pagesinxt.com
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 Pagesinxt.com 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 Pagesinxt.com 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 Pagesinxt.com and uninstall if it is listed.
How to delete Pagesinxt.com 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 Pagesinxt.com in My Computer and delete if found files associated with this bug.
C:\program files
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\
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It is always good and safe to use an automatic software to detect and eliminate viruses and malwares.

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