What is Lookupopinion.com?
Lookupopinion.com is a suspicious search engine that could be set as your default search provider or homepage on different web browsers. Our researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com do not have enough information to classify this search engine as a browser hijacker; however, if you are tricked into installing it or if it slithers in silently, you should delete it as a hijacker without further hesitation. So, how did this search tool come into the picture? Was it introduced to you packaged along with other, possibly more desirable programs? This is the most probable way of distribution, but if you have encountered this search tool in a different way, you can share you experience in the comments section below. You can also use it to ask us questions. Clearly, the distribution of this suspicious application is creating interesting questions, but there are other things to discuss as well. Keep reading, and you will be able to make an informed decision on whether or not to remove Lookupopinion.com.
How does Lookupopinion.com work?
Does Lookupopinion.com work for you? At the time of research, this search tool did not work at all. Although the search page loads, every time you enter a keyword, you are redirected to a page that states: “Your search for “[keyword]” did not match any results.” You get the same message if you click the links in the “Top Searches” menu. This menu links a bunch of different categories with related keywords. For example, the Arts category shows “Movies,” “Television,” and “Music” keywords. If you click them, no results are found. Overall, Lookupopinion.com cannot help you search the web; however, it might work in other ways. You might have already noticed the link to the “Privacy Policy” at the bottom of the home page. This link routes to a statement that provides you with more information on the suspicious search tool. For example, it informs that tracking cookies can be used to record information about you. Although the information that is collected is not personally identifiable, it can help third parties profile you and approach you with personalized offers, even if that is done using different software.
The data that Lookupopinion.com collects could end up in the “hands” of unfamiliar advertisers. They could use it to create attractive offers. Your IP address, browsing history, and similar information could be recorded and analyzed. Are the parties who have access to this information reliable? Considering that we do not even know who has created the suspicious search tool or who the associated partners are, we cannot claim that you are safe. We have also found that Lookupopinion.com is hosted on the same server as other suspicious search tools, such as detailexplore.com, discoveranswer.com, or lookupopinion.com. It is quite strange that there are many identical-looking search tools, none of which are working at the moment. In fact, this implies that someone is profiting from creating worthless, data-collecting search tools. Overall, because these search tools do not work and because they are really suspicious and unpredictable, you definitely should consider removing them.
How to eliminate Lookupopinion.com
Are you hesitant about the removal of Lookupopinion.com? We are sure that you are not, considering that this search tool is completely worthless and unreliable. So, how should you delete this search tool from your browsers? You might successfully eliminate it by replacing homepage and default search provider tools. We recommend resetting your browsers because that is a foolproof method to get rid of it for good. Of course, your best bet is using automated malware detection and removal software. First of all, this software can easily eliminate the suspicious search tool along with all other threats that might be active on your PC. Second, it can keep your operating system protected against malware in the future. If you do not install reliable anti-malware software, much more suspicious and malicious programs could slither in without any warning or notice, and they could jeopardize your virtual security.
Removal Instructions
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox and tap Alt+H.
- Select Troubleshooting information.
- Click Refresh Firefox.
- Click Refresh again and restart the browser.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE and tap Alt+T.
- Select Internet options.
- Click the Advanced Tab.
- Click Reset.
- Mark Delete personal data and click Reset again.
- Restart the browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome and tap Alt+F.
- Select Settings.
- Move to the bottom and click Show advanced settings.
- Scroll down and click Reset settings.
- Click Reset again and restart the browser.
tested removal of Lookupopinion.com*
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