Allinchrome.com

Posted by Lisa Blanc on September 1, 2015

What is Allinchrome.com?

Allinchrome.com is a generic browser hijacker that takes over your browser by changing your search engine and homepage. The presence of this browser hijacker means that you have several threats installed on your computer. The point is that browser hijackers seldom travel on their own, so it allows us to assume that Allinchrome.com entered your computer in a software bundle, together with some other undesirable applications. Therefore, when you get down to removing this browser hijacker from your system, make sure you delete all the other potential threats. To determine which programs must be terminated for good, run a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner. test

Where does Allinchrome.com come from?

Our research shows that this search engine is developed by Navigation Network Co., Limited. Seeing how the engine has an official developer, it should convince the unsuspecting users that the program is reliable, and it can actually provide you with decent search service.

However, that is very far from the truth because Allinchrome.com does not even have an official distribution site. As far as the records show, this browser hijacker usually spreads in software packages in Mexico. Most of the complaints about this infection come from the region, but that does not mean you should not be careful about the hijacker if you do not live in Mexico. Computer infections do not have borders, and no one is safe.

What does Allinchrome.com do?

Since this search engine is just your average browser hijacker, it works like any other infection from this category. Upon the installation, Allinchrome.com hijacks your homepage and changes your default search engine. All the major web browsers are affected by this modification, so you cannot really avoid the consequences if this hijacker reaches your system.

At first, it might seem that Allinchrome.com could provide you with original search function, especially as the search homepage comes with various shortcuts to Google, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, CNN, YouTube, and so on. However, the site is also full of commercial links that are simply hankering after your clicks.

Each time you click a commercial link via Allinchrome.com, you help the people behind his hijacker make money. They employ the pay-per-click system to boost traffic on associated third-party websites and generate financial profit. However, since almost anyone can make use of this system, Allinchrome.com might also be exploited by cyber criminals to collect data on your web browsing habits and then expose you to malicious threats.

That is the main reason you need to remove Allinchrome.com right now. Browser hijackers often function as malware distribution tools, and you cannot afford to get infected with something dangerous.

How do I remove Allinchrome.com?

This browser hijacker does not have an entry in the list of installed programs. Nevertheless, you need to delete all the unfamiliar applications via Control Panel. If you cannot recognize them, scan your PC with the SpyHunter free scanner and get rid of the potential threats automatically. As for your browser settings, you can restore them following the instructions below. Should you encounter any difficulties trying to remove Allinchrome.com from your computer, please do not hesitate to contact us by leaving a comment.