What is webswitch.tk?
Webswitch.tk is a browser hijacker that you should definitely remove from your computer. Like all browser hijackers, it is malicious by nature and it may wreak havoc on your computer if you get infected with it. In a nutshell, Webswitch.tk infects your PC via freeware bundles. Once it infects your system, it automatically changes the default homepage and search engine to Webswitch.tk. We warn you not to use its search engine as it considered unsafe. Therefore, we encourage you to remove it as soon as possible. However, we are obliged to present detailed information regarding the dangers it poses.
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Where does Webswitch.tk come from?
Bundling is often used to distribute various unwanted applications such as adware, potentially unwanted programs (PUP’s,) and browser hijackers. In this case Webswitch.tk capitalizes on such opportunities provided by freeware developers to infect your computer. Freeware bundles containing Webswitch.tk can be found on almost every major freeware sharing website you could think of. If you fancy installing freeware bundles, you might want to consider the fact that browser hijackers such as Webswitch.tk might infect your computer without your knowledge or consent.
What does Webswitch.tk do?
Webswitch.tk hijacks your browser by changing your homepage and search engine to Webswitch.tk. It utilizes the Google custom search engine and alters its results. The main reason why you should remove Webswitch.tk is simple. It injects sponsored links of its affiliates to its search results. It goes without saying that its search engine is not worthy of your trust because it might redirect you to an infected website that might infect your computer with various malware. In addition, it also features advertisements, such as free video converters, Google Gmail with enhanced functionalities and so on. We encourage you not to be so gullible and resist the temptation to click on any of its ads.
Furthermore, Webswitch.tk features several other search providers such as Wikipedia, YouTube, Yahoo, and Bing. Needless to say that it alters search results of all the aforementioned search providers and you should definitely not use it. Therefore, we recommend that you remove Webswitch.tk in order to protect you computer from dangerous infections, because there is no way of knowing which sponsored links or advertisements are legitimate. Furthermore, you should remove it due to its aggressive nature as it does not ask you whether you wish to use it.
How do I remove Webswitch.tk?
Webswitch.tk cannot be uninstalled via the Control Panel nor can you remove it from your browser’s list of extensions. Unlike most browser hijackers, Webswitch.tk does not change the browser’s Target line, which only makes it easier to get rid of. It comes down to a simple matter of changing your browser’s homepage and search engine. Please follow our step-by-step manual removal guide provided below.
How to remove Webswitch.tk
Internet Explorer
- Press Alt+T and click Internet Options.
- Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
- Select the Check box.
- Click Reset.
- Click Close.
Mozilla Firefox
- Press Alt+H and click Troubleshooting Information.
- Click Reset Firefox.
- In the dialog box, click Reset Firefox.
- Click Finish.
Google Chrome
- Press Alt+F and click Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Click Reset settings.
- Click Reset.
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