How to remove Websearch.brandthunder.com virus

The Websearch.brandthunder.com redirect is caused by a browser hijacker that can secretly change your Internet settings. using malicious tricks to get inside, Websearch.brandthunder.com virus infects your computer without your awareness and destroys the infected PC. It usually compromises Firefox and Chrome or even IE`s default settings. If this thing has taken over your computer, you will notice that each time you are about to use Google search, the virus will redirect you to http://Websearch.brandthunder.com instead, also when trying to access homepage or upon launching the web browser, the Websearch.brandthunder.com will appear automatically. Most users do ignore such changed behavior of their browser because it dose not seem harmful but in fact it is very dangerous situation which may lead you to further infections and harms. The Websearch.brandthunder.com virus can drive online users to a network of infected websites, displays annoying commercial ads and steals your private information and records online activities. You are advised to remove Websearch.brandthunder.com malware redirect as soon as possible. Common Symptoms of Websearch.brandthunder.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 Websearch.brandthunder.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 Websearch.brandthunder.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 Websearch.brandthunder.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 Websearch.brandthunder.com and uninstall if it is listed.
How to delete Websearch.brandthunder.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 Websearch.brandthunder.com in My Computer and delete if found files associated with this bug.
C:\program files
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\
Websearch.brandthunder.com virus removal tool
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