Viruses are a huge problem for modern users. And not everyone knows how to deal with them. Of course, there is no universal algorithm. Each computer infection is individual. And it is advisable for her to use some special tricks. Today we will get acquainted with the Omniboxes virus. How to remove it from a computer? To do this is not so difficult if you know what we are dealing with.
Characteristic
Indeed, what is Omniboxes? In general, it directly relates to “browser hijackers.” Such software registers in the operating system and “captures” the network access program. Here it becomes the start page and partially takes control of the application. For example, it shows a lot of spam and banners. Omniboxes (we will figure out how to remove it later) is also able to steal information from the browser. Hence, this infection must be eliminated. Plus, spam helps infiltrate a wide variety of spyware and trojan programs. And this is a more serious problem.
Training
Virus protection consists of several stages. The same can be said about the treatment of the operating system. Therefore, before the start of the “war” with Omniboxes, it is necessary to properly prepare for the process. This is not so difficult. The first thing you need to do is download yourself a good antivirus. Virus protection can "work" at full capacity, if there is such software. Pay attention to Dr.Web and NOD32.
Then you have to get content to track spyware on your computer, as well as a registry cleaning application . The last paragraph is optional, but if you follow the recommendation, it will be easier to deal with Omniboxes. SpyHunter and Ccleaner will do here. Transferring important data to removable media is another point of preparation for the fight against Omniboxes. How to remove the infection with the least damage for you? The main thing is to worry about the safety of your data. Often, the fight against the browser hijacker leads to the collapse of the operating system.
We are looking for viruses
Now you can start treatment. And you have to work with an antivirus. Launch the appropriate software system and configure it for deep scanning. In the settings, if possible, specify everything that is possible: hard disk partitions, virtual and removable media, browsers, and temporary files and folders. This process can take a long time. So be patient and strong. Once you get the scan results, cure all potentially dangerous files. For this, the antivirus has a special button. How to remove Omniboxes from the computer if all documents are not subject to treatment? Such cases are not uncommon. Therefore, everything that is not cured is deleted. A special button also helps.
The processes
We continue to get rid of Omniboxes. How to remove a malicious hijacker from a browser? To do this, after scanning the operating system using antivirus, you need to look into the processes of the computer. Just press Ctrl + Alt + Del and select "Task Manager".
You will see a window with several tabs. Go to the "Processes" section. Now look at the open list here. Find Omniboxes and all the suspicious programs there. They need to be selected and completed. If this is not done, then the removal of the virus cannot be fully considered complete. After all, in fact, the main process will remain in the system. And it will be activated again and again. We agree with the warning that Windows gives: you can close the "Task Manager" and proceed to the next stage.
Spies and registry
You must run a re-scan to find the hidden Omniboxes. How to remove an infection from a computer once and for all? After all the manipulations described above, you will have to check for spyware on your computer. To do this, launch SpyHunter, configure it similarly to antivirus and start scanning. All the results can be safely deleted - there is no threat to the computer.
Then you have to clean the registry. This can be done manually, but the process may take too long. And there are no guarantees that you will remove all the garbage on your own. Therefore, run CCleaner. Now on the left side of the screen we configure the scan options. In the same way as in the case of anti-virus, try to check if possible even browsers and removable / virtual media. In the right part of the window, click on the “Analysis” tab. After that, the “Cleanup” button will appear. Click on it and close the application.
Important: while you are thinking about how to remove Omniboxes from your computer and get ready for the necessary procedures, in no case reboot the system. Even if it is written that it is necessary. Otherwise, everything will have to start from the very beginning.
Shortcuts
So we got to the final stage. It, unlike scanning a system for spyware detection, is required. We are talking about the direct cleaning of browsers from the hijacker. For example, Chrome. Omnibox is a virus that enters the browser and creates its shortcut. And therefore, every time you start the corresponding software infection is activated. It needs to be removed. But how?
To do this, right-click on the shortcut of your browser. It doesn’t matter which one, if there are several similar programs in the system, then you have to alternately carry out the process on the entire software. Then select “Properties” from the list that appears. A window will open in which we need to open the "General" tab. There, pay attention to the line “Object”.
It needs to be scrolled to the very end. And there, after the executable, you should see Omniboxes. How to remove it? Very easy and simple. It is enough to erase this inscription (or rather, everything after the executable exe-file of your browser) and save the changes. You can restart the computer and change the start page. After all, Omniboxes will no longer appear.