What is Netfindersearch.com?
Netfindersearch.com is a generic browser hijacker that was created to promote third-party content and generate a financial profit. Browser hijackers are really common promotion tools that we encounter almost every single day. Users often think that they are extremely dangerous infections, but the truth is that you can easily remove Netfindersearch.com and other similar intruders as long as you do not panic. Of course, you can always remove the unwanted programs automatically with a licensed antispyware tool. At the same time, a computer security tool of your choice would help you protect your system from similar intruders in the future.
Where does Netfindersearch.com come from?
Although we say that you should consider acquiring a powerful antispyware tool to protect your system, a lot of that depends on your web browsing habits, too. Unlike malware infections and viruses, Netfindersearch.com does not have a powerful distribution mechanism, and it cannot enter your system at will. It means that you actually have to allow this browser hijacker into your computer, and this happens a lot more often than users think.
You know how you download freeware programs and do not think much of them? Say, a video format converter or some online game that is available free of charge. Normally, such programs can be downloaded from file-sharing websites. These websites are third-party sources, and they do not check the legitimacy of the installers that distribute those programs. As a result, a third-party installer may bundle several programs together, and you would end up adding unwanted applications to your computer without even realizing.
One of those programs would be Netfindersearch.com, and it would perform specific changes on your default browser. Needless to say, you can avoid that if you stay away from unofficial websites that distribute freeware. Also, reading the steps on the installation wizard would probably help you avoid this browser hijacker, too. Installation wizards tend to inform users about the additional programs they are about to add to their computers, so mostly you just miss your chance to deselect the unnecessary apps.
What does Netfindersearch.com do?
This browser hijacker does not differ much from other programs of the same profile. It means that it will modify your default homepage and search engine, and the program will collect information about your web browsing habits. The program will employ tracking cookies to figure out which websites you frequent and what you usually search for when you are online. Although this information cannot expose your individual data, it is enough for a program to generate your online profile that would allow it channel custom content through its networks.
It means that Netfindersearch.com will display commercial content, and that content will be somehow related to your likes and preferences. Perhaps at first, the commercial ads will not make sense, but once the browser hijacker has enough information about your browsing history, you will start seeing ads that you might feel inclined to click. This is exactly what the hijacker wants: The moment you click these links, you help these people make money via the pay-per-click system. Although you do not get anything in return, the system itself is not malicious at all.
The main problem is that someone could exploit it for their own malicious gains. It means that you could accidentally only a link that was embedded there by malevolent third parties, and this would result in a malware infection or a personal data theft. Of course, such course of events is very unlikely, but the risk is always there, so you should not take chances. If there is an intruder on your computer, you should take care of it immediately.
How do I remove Netfindersearch.com?
It is not hard to delete this browser hijacker from your computer if you take note of the instructions that we posted below this description. At the same time, you should scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner to find other potential threats that might have entered your computer together with the hijacker.
Although it is usually possible to remove unwanted applications manually, computer security experts always point out that automatic software removal is the most efficient way to get rid of all the potential threats. And it also protects your PC from similar issues in the future.
Manual Netfindersearch.com Removal
Internet Explorer
- Press Win+R and type regedit into the Open box.
- Click OK and open HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
- On the right side, right-click the Start Page value.
- Select Modify and change your homepage address. Click OK.
Firefox
- Press Win+R and type %AppData%. Click OK.
- Go to Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Unique User ID].
- Open the prefs.js file with Notepad.
- Delete the user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "Netfindersearch.com"); string.
- Save the changes and close the file.
Chrome
- Press Win+R and enter %LocalAppData%. Click OK.
- Open Google\Chrome\User Data\Default.
- Delete the Preferences, Secure Preferences, and Web Data files.
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