Contenko.com Removal Guide

Contenko.com is a search engine which is regarded as a browser hijacker. Unlike in other cases regarding the changes of the internet browsers, contenko.com is set only as the default search provider. However, it may still cause a lot of problems to the computer users whose browsers are affected by the unwanted search engine. If you have found that you cannot use your favorite search engine because of the persistent contenko.com, immediately scan the PC with powerful anti-spyware software.

If you are wondering how the settings have been change, note that the so-called browser hijackers are very often bundled with freeware. It could be any application, which is why you should always pay close attention to the terms of use given in the installation wizard. Install the preferred application only when you are aware of the changes that will be done on your browsers.

Contenko.com is also known to have created Yontoo Layers, which is a potentially unwanted application that you should remove from the PC as soon as you can. It may monitor your browsing sessions and make other unauthorized changes within the system, so if you do not want to get your privacy violated, remove Yontoo Layers and contenko.com, which may provide you with irrelevant search hits.

As for the removal, it may be difficult to remove Yontoo Layers manually, so it is advisable to use a spyware removal tool. Install SpyHunter in order to have the unwanted application and the so-called browser hijacker removed. The anti-spyware program will easily remove the unwanted applications contenko.com; more important, it will make sure that no similar incidences occur in the future. Implement the recommended tool and discover how easily you can shield yourself from various computer threats.

How to remove contenko.com

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T.
2. Click Manage Add-ons.
3. Click Search Providers.
4. Select a new search engine and remove the unwanted one.

Google Chrome

1. Press Alt+F.
2. Click Settings.
3. In the Search section, click Manage search engines and change the search provider.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the search engine icon next to the search engine.
2. Select a new search provider.

After completing the manual removal, scan the computer for malware to be sure that the computer is not afflicted by some other computer threats.