StartPins search hijacker is promoted as useful web site where in users may integrate various web site functions. The address startpins.com/search.php provide web search feature similar to other search engine. However, there are certain complaints that the ads above the real entry are somehow deceiving. User may mistakenly click into it, thinking that it was part of the search result, but is not. Instead, it redirects the browser to advertiser’s web site.
Hijacker
Browser hijacker is a malware that was made to change settings on internet browser application. The main purpose is to divert internet traffic to unsolicited website.
Remove Search.autocompletepro.com Hijacker
Search.autocompletepro.com is a search engine that most people are not fund of using. It switches your default home page to this search box when you install a plug-in called AutoComplete Pro Search. You may use the search box normally; however, most users are annoyed with its suggestions of phrases and words that may seem irrelevant. search.autocompletepro.com also shows advertisements on top of the results that are misleading.
Remove SweetIM (Search.sweetim.com)
SweetIM is an Internet browser plug-in. It may provide you useful emoticons for various needs in social network and instant messenger, but overall user experience is annoying. SweetIM seems to be a risk-free smiley tool, but most users who enable it on their PC found some nasty habits while the program is installed.
Remove Google Chrome Redirect Virus from Windows 10
Google Redirect Virus in Google Chrome is part of a malware activity that targets Internet browser’s search results. The virus will hijack every search results and points them to unknown web sites. In the most recent study, Google Redirect Virus in Google Chrome aims to generate revenue for the malware authors. The threat often redirects the browser to a web site that contains advertisements. It may also lead the browser to a web page that operates pay-per-click advertising.
Remove Livesearchnow.com Hijacker
Livesearchnow.com is a browser hijacker that redirects your default home page settings to reflect an unknown one. Typically, it shows a search box that is not familiar to many. It functions like a real search engine. However, the result of Livesearchnow.com is manipulated to display advertisements. The goal of this adware is to hijack the search result and deliver user to an ads performing web page. It attempts to gain revenue trough pay-per-click campaign. It uses certain sub domains like click.livesearchnow.com and search.livesearchnow.com.
Remove Startsearcher.com Hijacker
Startsearcher.com is a browser hijacker that replaces the existing home page with its own search box titled ‘Internet Search’. Main distribution of this hijacker is through other programs and freeware. It is installed on the computer as bundled with the main program. Although, user has a choice not to load Startsearcher.com by running the custom install of the downloaded program.
Remove Widdit Search and Toolbar
Widdit Search and Toolbar is an adware program that comes bundled with downloaded software. Most of the time, it is packed with multimedia tool and other freeware. It appears to be a web enhancement program but most users are not happy with it. Widdit Search and Toolbar tend to control your web browser by adding toolbar and search box that uses auto complete. It is often called as add-ons or extensions.
Remove Starburn Search (Search.starburnsoftware.com)
Search.starburnsoftware.com or simply known as Starburn Search is an adware program that will modify the home page of the affected computer. This adware will replace the default home page with a Custom Search box bearing the address search.starburnsoftware.com.
Remove Gadgetbox Search (Search.gboxapp.com)
If Gadgetbox Search replaces your homepage, then, adware is certainly present on the computer. It is because Gadgetbox Search comes bundled with adware program that disguises as needed tool. You can acquire this unwanted item from free software downloads, online multi-media, and file-sharing network.
Remove Scour.com Redirect
Scour.com redirect may point your browser to its own sub domain including bts.scour.com and click.scour.com. Most users who encounter this search claims that first result on Google search are redirected to the web site. That needs several modifications on the browser to take effect. Thus, it means that Scour.com carry out changes without user’s consent. For that, it is proper to have it included in the list of adware or browser redirect virus.