Monday, 17 June 2013

Search.snap.do virus removal. How to uninstall

http://Snap.do redirect virus is a disreputable browser hijacker that affects Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Internet explorer type browsers. The Search.snap.do virus can install its corrupt toolbar and components on a computer without PC owner`s discernment. Outstandingly Search.snap.do malware is spread via malicious websites, spammy emails or Trojans. As soon as it has compromised your computer`s security, it will modify system settings such as changing homepage and default search provider. Hence it becomes able to take control of your browser and now each time you search on Google, you,ll be redirected to http://Search.snap.do search engine instead of the website you were expecting. It may also hijack twitter, Facebook, Tumbler, Youtube, Pandora and other social networks. Such unfair tricks make this program suspicious, it leads you to further harmful webpages and whats more, it monitors your activities on Internet and keeps sending your private information out. You must uninstall Search.snap.do virus from your browser to protect your system and secure your private data.
Common Symptoms of Search.snap.do 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 Search.snap.do
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 Search.snap.do 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 Search.snap.do 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 Search.snap.do and uninstall if it is listed.
How to delete Search.snap.do 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 Search.snap.do in My Computer and delete if found files associated with this bug.
C:\program files
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\
Search.snap.do virus removal tool
It is always good and safe to use an automatic software to detect and eliminate viruses and malwares. The programs below are best for removing malwares.

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