WebSearchTip.com Description:
WebSearchTip.com is a stubborn popup ad, which is added to affect Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. What's more, it bundles with other malicious virus and unwanted programs, once it is installed, that means your computer is in dangerous. If your computer has been infected WebSearchTip.com, you can see its screen shot below:
Furthermore, WebSearchTip.com is a stubborn virus of which some files are rooted into legit system and can escape the detection by antivirus. It is a tricky virus, right? You may ask me why it appears and what it gets from you. Since WebSearchTip.com can be downloaded into your computer when you download safe program or software, but you are not careful about inspecting the default options. Usually WebSearchTip.com is in the default options. What’s more, the main purpose of WebSearchTip.com is obvious, earning money from you. On the one hand, WebSearchTip.com is supported by advertisements and sponsored links which is in your search results and may collect search terms from your search queries. On the other hand, WebSearchTip.com is capable of collecting your personal information and then send to the remote hackers without your knowledge. that information may conclude your IP address, email address, credit card passwords, etc. It is actually dangerous and you are without hesitate to get rid of this virus from your computer.
Need help to remove WebSearchTip.com?
To remove this virus, manual removal is the most efficient way. However, if you are not a computer expert, please stop continuing, and feel free to contact our online expert.
How do I remove WebSearchTip.com?
Step1: Set Your DNS as Google's Public DNS( 8.8.8.8):
(Available on Windows7/Vista and Window8/8.1)
1. Open Control Panel
2. At Network and Internet, select "View network status and tasks"
3. At Network and Sharing Center, select "Change adapter settings"
4. Select the network adapter you are using (LAN or WLAN), then click on "Properties"
5. Double click "Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPV4)"
6. Check "Use the following DNS server addresses"
7. Set the "Preferred DNS server" as 8.8.8.8
Step2: Stop WebSearchTip.com redirect processes in the Windows Task Manager
random.exe
On Windows XP
•Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together to open Windows Task Manager ;
•Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with the virus and click End Process
On Windows 7 / Windows Vista
•Right-click on Task Bar and click on Task Manager;
•Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with the virus and click
On Windows 8 / 8.1
•Right-click on Task Bar and click on Task Manager;
•Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with the virus and click
Step3: Show all hidden files:
On Windows XP
•Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
•Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.
•Click on the Control Panel menu option.
•When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link.
•Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
•Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
•Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
•Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
•Press the Apply button and then the OK button.
On Windows 7 / Vista
•Click and open Libraries
•Under the Folder Options category of Tools , click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
•Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
•Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
•Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
•Press the Apply button and then the OK button.
On Windows 8 /8.1
•Click on Windows Explorer ;
•Click on View tab;
•Check the “Hidden Items” box
Step4: Delete WebSearchTip.com redirect Virus associated files
%UserProfile%\Application Data\[random digits]\[random digits].exe
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbaruninstallIE.dat
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbarstats.dat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\[random digits]\[random digits].cfg
Step 5: Open Registry Editor:
Method 1
(Available on Windows XP, Windows 7 /Vista, and Windows 8 /8.1):
•Call out “Run” box by pressing “Windows” key + “R” key on your keyboard;
•Type “Regedit” into the Run box and click OK to open Registry Editor
Method 2
(Available on Windows 7/ Vista):
•Click on Start button to open Start Menu
•Type “Regedit” into the search box and click on Regedit to open Registry Editor
Step 6: Terminate these Registry Entries created by WebSearchTip.com redirect.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Security Pro Virus\UninstallString “%AppData%[RANDOM CHARACTERS][RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” –u
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\[RANDOM CHARACTERS] %AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
(Notes: The WebSearchTip.com virus is a stubborn threat constantly mutates in different systems, so the malicious processes, files and registry entries dropped by it vary in each PC. If you cannot find the files listed above, please contact professional expert online to help you find and remove them safely )
Step 7: Reset browser settings of Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer:
Google Chrome
Click on Chrome wrench icon >> click on Settings >> click on the Show Advanced Settings >> click on Reset Browser Settings.
Mozilla Firefox
Click on Firefox button >> locate Help >> click on Troubleshooting Information >> click on Reset Firefox
Internet Explorer
Click on Tools >> select Internet Options >> click on Advanced tab >> click on Reset >> confirm the resetting.
Important Note: Above is just a referance, because this virus is capable to change its location and files name every moment, so maybe have some differents to this removal guide. If you are not familiar with computer skill, please feel free to contact our online help.
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