Read the following post to learn how to remove WebSearch.Searchboxes.info
What would be delivered by WebSearch.Searchboxes.info?
- A lot of unwanted ads pop-ups
- Malicious add-ons and plug-ins
- A variety of Trojan virus (key logger), worm and spyware.
- Hackers’ remote control
- Numerous browser toolbars
- New desktop icons and image
- Slow Internet performance
- Frequently freezing computer screen
WebSearch.Searchboxes.info does damages on the compromised computer
WebSearch.Searchboxes.info changes DNS setting to make its job easier. Normally it pops up immediately when the browser is opened and it is used to delete or add new registries to mess up your computer. Besides, WebSearch.Searchboxes.info provides the free software downloads from corrupted resources that contribute to the unsafe surfing circumstance. Even thought WebSearch.Searchboxes.info may be installed by accident, computer users need to terminate this search engine virus without trouble to prevent from more privacy exploitation.Step 1 - Show all hidden files
- Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
- Click the View tab.
- Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK.
Step 2 - Locate and delete these files
%ProgramFiles%\Protected Search\ProtectedSearch.ico
%ProgramFiles%\Protected Search\ProtectedSearchSettings.exe
%ProgramFiles%\Protected Search\System.Data.SQLite.dll
%ProgramFiles%\Protected Search\TaskScheduler.dll
Step 3- Remove WebSearch.Searchboxes.info from Add& Remove program
1) Click the “start” button on the lower left corner of your desktop
2) Double click the button “Control Panel” to process
3) Highlight “Add / Remove Program” icon from Ctrol Panel
4)Select the WebSearch.Searchboxes.info icon in the list,
5)Click”Remove” icon to uninstallWebSearch.Searchboxes.info
6) Press OK to apply the changes.
7)Reboot your computer to make sure it works
Step four - Reset your IE, Google Chrome or Firefox ( take IE as an example)
1. Exit all programs, including Internet Explorer (if it is running).
2.
- If you use Windows XP, click Start, and then click Run. Type inetcpl.cpl in the Open box, and then press ENTER:
- If you use Windows Vista, click Start button. Type inetcpl.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER:
- The Internet Options dialog box appears.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Under Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset. Then click Reset again.
5. When Internet Explorer finishes resetting the settings, click Close in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box.
6. Start Internet Explorer again.
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