Guide to Shellsearch.net Redirect Virus

Shellsearch.net is a terrible redirect virus which attacks a browser and modifies the browser settings. This redirect virus can cause changes of the default homepage and the search results to be redirected to websites which promote certain products or services. this redirect virus is very dangerous that PC users should not leave it out.

Shellsearch.net is able to enter inside the deep of the system unnoticeably through a list of online resources containing malicious scripts, such as system vulnerabilities, system network vulnerabilities, spam email bundles, unprotected drive-by downloads, junk email attachments, commercial links on browser search tool and hacked websites. However, most of time users don't think much and rashly agree to install an optional program on their computers. In fact, many programs, especially those are free are the most common carriers for malware. It is common to see system prompt when a new program is downloaded and installed. Worse still, it can replace its domain as your default homepage and delete important files to corrupt your computer severely.

The redirect virus also adds various unwanted plug-ins or even malware into the compromised browser and few people know that these seemingly useful plug-ins are harmful to the system. Besides, this redirect virus will add many unknown URLs to users' bookmark lists and create strange shortcuts to the desktop, in order to lure users into visiting certain websites which contain lots of advertisements. It makes people very puzzled when the net users begin to realize the existence of more and more plug-ins, bookmarks, and toolbars on the browsers. If people click on the strange links or pictures because of curiosity, other malware may be invited to the compromised machine.

Since the redirect virus has changed some browser settings and system settings to cause lower security levels, it is difficult for other computer infections to get into the PC and further damage the infected system. After being empowered to get into the computer, the cyber hackers firstly controls system settings and configuration to make the PC completely useless and vulnerable and then gain user's private information for commercial usage unnoticeably. Considering that this redirect virus can be the cause of all trouble, it is highly recommend removing it from the infected computers without any delay. The reveal of user's personal detail will cause a series troubles like monetary loss and data stealing. The following guide will show you how to remove Shellsearch.net threat step by step.

How to Remove the Shellsearch.net Virus?

Step1. Terminate the related processes immediately
1) Right click on the task bar and select Task Manager or press the Ctrl+Alt+Del or Ctrl+Shift+Esc composite keys to open Task Manage.
2) Exit the Task Manager window.
3) In the Windows Task Manager window, click on the Processes tab, find out all the related processes of the browser hijacker and disable them.
Step2. Remove the related program from the Control Panel
1) Click on the Start button and click Control Panel in the menu.
2) Click on the Uninstall a program link below the Programs.
3) Next, follow the prompt to complete the uninstallation.
4) In the showing programs list, search for the unwanted program that is associated with the redirect virus and highlight it then click on the Uninstall.
5) Once finished, refresh the list and find out if the browser hijacker has been successfully removed.
Step3. Clean Shellsearch.net from the browsers
Internet Explorer
1) Start the Internet Explorer, click on Tools in the menu bar then choose the Internet Options in the drop-down list.
2) Click on the Advanced tab in the showing window, then click the Reset button.
3) Restart the Internet Explorer.
Mozilla Firefox
1) In the showing Troubleshooting Information page, click on the Reset Firefox button and confirm the reset request.
2) Open the Mozilla Firefox, click on the Firefox menu. Locate the Help then click on the Troubleshooting Information.
Google Chrome
1) Launch the Google Chrome and click on the Settings in the list.
2) Click on Reset browser settings button.
3) In the Settings label page, click on Show advanced settings.

Conclusion

Once getting Shellsearch.net virus on the computer, users will encounter with a lot of hidden safety trouble. Nowadays, computer viruses keep changing and newly released viruses show up daily, so it is difficult for users to protect their PCs effectively. So computer users should try all means to safeguard the system.  In some cases, users encounter this redirect virus for the reason that they have no self-protection awareness. Do not visit unknown sites, because this kind of the unknown sites may contain other virus infection like Trojan horse, Worm, rogue program ands even malware.To keep the computers safe, users also need to update their operating system as well as the software installed on a regular basis.