Removal Instructions For Startsearch.com Redirect
The Startsearch.com search result redirect is a symptom that your computer has been compromised with a very harmful trojan virus. The virus will change settings on the hijacked computer and redirect search traffic to unwanted sites that hackers want you to visit.
The virus can disable anti-spyware, change different values in the registry and launch other malware onto the contaminated computer. This will result that when people perform a search on Google.com or Yahoo.com, the results will be directed to Startsearch.com or other unwanted search sites.
Startsearch.com related malware can stop security software on your computer and cause the speed of your system to be seriously degraded.
Possible symptoms may include:
- System slow to boot up
- Missing Windows system files
- Restricted Task Manager
- Altered desktop settings
- Internet browser errors
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Technical Details
| Malware Specification |
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Redirection: |
Startsearch.com |
Also known as: |
Startsearch |
Paths: |
Not Available |
Related malware: |
Search Engine Redirect Virus |
Short description: |
A search result redirect virus is a special kind of hijacker that modifies browser settings and redirects search engine traffic to various spam sites. The virus alters the proxy settings and is usually launched with a kit of other malware which makes it practically hard to remove.
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| Threat Levels |
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Risk level: |
Severe |
Distribution level: |
High |
Removal level: |
Difficult |
Damage level: |
Medium |
Infected systems: |
MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows Me, MS Windows 2000 |
| Other Redirects |
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Domain names and IP Numbers: |
gimmeanswers.com, shopcompareus.com, aptfinder.com, nexplore.com, channel1reports.com, 4-open-davinci.com, adam.jobopex.info, workanalogy.com, get-search-results.com |
Top Search Queries |
| after i click into a link on google, it direct me to some weird advertising site ..., after i open up the google search link yahoo takes me to pages other than the one I selected ..., it will take me to a ad site ..., everytime i follow a google search result, it will take me to Startsearch.com and miscellaneous ad sites ..., everytime I click a search result, it redirects me to Startsearch.com ..., in case i attempt to use Google, Google redirects me to a fabricated search engine ..., In case I click a link on Google it forwards me to Startsearch.com or rorom false search pages ... |
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