What is Websearch.coolsearches.info?
Websearch.coolsearches.info is a corrupted search engine that is set as your default homepage when a malicious browser hijacker enters your computer. You have to remove Websearch.coolsearches.info immediately if you want to protect your computer from harm. Have a browser hijacker on your PC could easily result in severe computer infections because they are often used as malware distributors by cyber criminals. Scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. Do not forget to scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner for other potential threats because there is no way Websearch.coolsearches.info has arrived on its own.
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Where does Websearch.coolsearches.info come from?
We have seen similar infections before. In fact, a new variation seems to be detected on a daily basis, and Websearch.coolsearches.info is clearly part of the huge Websearch family, that includes such browser hijackers as Websearch.searchdominion.info, Websearch.searchisfun.info, Websearch.searchitwell.info, and many others.
All of these browser hijackers are promoted and distributed in a similar manner. The point is that users do not download Websearch.coolsearches.info directly because the direct download source simply does not exist. Instead, the infection comes bundled with the Multiplug adware applications (like Unideals, YoutubeAdBlocker, EZDownloader, Optimizer Pro, and so on). This means that if you want to avoid installing Websearch.coolsearches.info on your computer, you should stay away from p2p and torrents websites that have a lot of fake download buttons. Adware infection can be just one click away!
What does Websearch.coolsearches.info do?
Just like any other genuine browser hijacker, Websearch.coolsearches.info modifies your default web browser settings. The infection affects Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Websearch.coolsearches.info is set as your default homepage and search engine.
What’s more, Websearch.coolsearches.info displays a third-party advertisement below its search box. At first the ads it displays may seem random, but the infection monitors your web browsing activity, so it can generate your online profile and, as a result, the ads on Websearch.coolsearches.info change based on your likes and preferences. This should increase the possibility of you clicking any of the ads, but you should simply remove Websearch.coolsearches.info immediately, to prevent any further infections.
How to remove Websearch.coolsearches.info?
The browser hijacker does not have a separate installer, so you cannot remove it via Control Panel. The easiest way to restore your browser settings is to simply reset your browser to default, thus deleting Websearch.coolsearches.info for good.
On the other hand, you need to terminate all the related files and applications that might help this browser hijacker regenerate. Get yourself a legitimate antispyware tool and run regular system scans. If any potentially malicious programs are detected, delete them all automatically.
Should you have more questions about Websearch.coolsearches.info or your computer’s security in general, please do not hesitate to leave us a comment. Our team will reply as soon as possible.
Restore Browser Settings
Internet Explorer
- Press Alt+T and go to Internet options.
- Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
- Select Delete personal settings and click Reset.
- Press Close.
Mozilla Firefox
- Press Alt+H and go to Troubleshooting information.
- Click Reset Firefox on the new tab.
- Press Reset Firefox and click Finish.
Google Chrome
- Press Alt+F and go to Settings.
- Scroll down and click Show advanced settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom and click Resetsettings.
- Press Reset.
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