What is Currentexplore.com?
Currentexplore.com is one of the most suspicious and mysterious search tools out there. This search engine is hosted on the same server as the infamous lookupopinion.com, detailexplore.com, and many other engines that all look alike. The strange thing is that none of these search tools work! When you enter search keywords into the provided search box, you will be informed that no results were found. It would not be so unusual if one search tool did not work, but the fact that many nearly identical search tools do not work at the same time is strange, and this matter needs further investigation. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers are sure that most “victims” of this strange search tool will have had it deleted by now. If you have not removed Currentexplore.com yet, you might be interested in the information provided within this report.
How does Currentexplore.com work?
The first question we want to ask is how did Currentexplore.com enter your operating system? We do not classify it as a browser hijacker because we do not have information about it being spread in illegal ways. So, how did it enter and take over your homepage or default search provider? According to our research, it is most likely that this search tool will be introduced to you via software packages/bundles. As you might know, software bundles are often used for the promotion of less popular programs. Although this method is used by legitimate downloaders and installers, it is also used by malware distributors. Considering that several different installers could be used for the distribution of the suspicious Currentexplore.com, we cannot claim that all of them will carry malware. Nonetheless, the risk of facing malware along with the search tool is quite serious. If you suspect that malware might have slithered in together with this search provider, immediately install a malware scanner to inspect your own operating system. Do not be surprised if the scanner identifies the search tool as a potential threat. After all, it is just as trustworthy as it is useful.
So, why does Currentexplore.com not work? Our guess is that this search tool did work at some point, but it was abandoned along with all of its clones since then. Although the legal information supporting this search tool does not reveal any shocking or disconcerting information, it is obvious that it could be used to record your browsing history, which means that tracking cookies could have been installed along with it. Even if the search tool does not work, the cookies associated with it could be. This is the main reason why we recommend resetting your browsers instead of just replacing unwanted search tools. Even if the cookies used by Currentexplore.com are not malicious, the cookies linked to other unreliable programs active on your PC could be present. Though you can erase cookies one by one, you need to be able to identify them, and that is not always easy to do. Overall, we recommend that you reset your browsers, eliminate the suspicious, useless search tool, and get rid of any remaining threats.
How to erase Currentexplore.com
We recommend resetting your browsers to delete Currentexplore.com along with all unreliable and intrusive web cookies that might have been installed. Of course, this is not a “cure” for all problems. The infections active on your PC might have to be eliminated in different ways. Luckily, there is a way to get rid of all threats at the same time, and that can be done by employing a trusted anti-malware tool. What is even better is that once this tool eliminates malware it can keep your operating system protected against the invasion of unwanted and malicious programs in the future. If we have failed to address all issues and answer all questions, you can start a discussion in the comments section below.
Removal Instructions
Mozilla Firefox:
- Launch Firefox and tap Alt+H to access the Help menu.
- Select Troubleshooting Information.
- Click the Refresh Firefox button and then click Refresh Firefox again.
- Restart the browser.
Google Chrome:
- Launch Chrome and tap Alt+F to access the menu on the right.
- Select Settings and click Show advanced settings… and the bottom.
- Scroll down, click Reset settings, and then click the Reset button.
- Restart the browser.
Internet Explorer:
- Launch Internet Explorer and tap Alt+T for the Tools menu to show up.
- Select Internet options and then click the Advanced tab.
- Click Restart, mark Delete personal settings, and click Reset again.
- Restart the browser.
tested removal of Currentexplore.com*
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