Semnager Removal Guide

Even though Semnager is primarily recognized as Trojan.Semnager, this computer infection is usually identified as a browser hijacker because it can corrupt Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. The infection can install onto the computer and connect to the Internet without any permission, which is the first sign that its activity is unreliable and should not be tolerated. If you have discovered that the home page and the default search of your browsers have been changed to the suspicious default-search.net, you definitely should look out for the Trojan. Continue reading the report as it explains how to delete Semnager from the system.

When Semnager Trojan enters the operating system, it may corrupt the browsers to present the services of default-search.net or linkeyproject.com. The suspicious search tool should be removed right away because it does not present useful services. In fact, instead of presenting original search results, it routes you to Yahoo Search. What is more, the banner advertisements presented by this search tool promote suspicious products which actually act as bait to trick you into visiting various random sites. Due to this, when you choose to remove Semnager, you may need to delete Linkey Project and Default-search.net.

Even though in the Privacy Policy of Default-search.net it is stated that the web cookies installed alongside it do not track personally identifiable information, the fact that unfamiliar cookies linked to unfamiliar search tool exist is suspicious enough. You can choose to remove Semnager related cookies and files; however, unless you remove them all, your virtual protection will not be secured. Note that if you do delete the web cookies, there is no point in running the Linkey plugin or the suspicious search tool. Our malware researchers recommend that you delete all Semnager related software right away.

To delete Semnager from the Windows operating system you should install automatic malware removal software. Even though certain components related to this Trojan can be deleted manually, the removal of the entire infection is quite complicated. Click the download button and install a reliable malware remover which will also safeguard your operating system against other threats alike. If you want to perform the operation manually, begin by getting rid of unreliable software and unwanted search tools. Note that sometimes the infection may conceal itself, which is why many act carelessly with its removal. Use a malware scanner to make sure that you do not miss any threats.

How to delete undesirable programs?

Delete from Windows 8:

1. Right-click on the Metro UI screen and select All apps.
2. In the Apps menu click Control Panel and go to Uninstall a program.
3. Right-click and Uninstall the undesirable program.

Delete from Windows Vista & Windows 7:

1. On the left of the Task Bar click the Windows icon.
2. In the Start menu click Control Panel and then Uninstall a program.
3. Locate the program you wish to remove, right-click it and finally select Uninstall.

Delete from Windows XP:

1. Click the Start icon on the left of the Task Bar to open a menu.
2. Select Control Panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Find the application you wish to get rid of, select it and click Remove.

How to remove undesirable search tools?

Remove from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open the browser, find the Firefox search box on the right and click the icon on the left.
2. Select Manage Search Engines and find the undesirable search provider.
3. Select default-search.net (or any other undesirable search tool) and Remove it. Click OK.
4. Simultaneously tap Alt+T to open the Tools menu and select Options.
5. Click the General tab, change/delete the Home Page URL and finally click OK.

Remove from Internet Explorer:

1. Open the browser, simultaneously tap Alt+T and then select Manage Add-ons.
2. Navigate to the menu on the left and click Search Providers.
3. Remove the undesirable search tool after choosing a new option. Click Close.
4. Now simultaneously tap Alt+T again and select Internet Options.
5. Click the General tab, overwrite/delete the displayed Home Page and click OK.

Remove from Google Chrome:

1. Open the browser, simultaneously tap Alt+F and in the menu on the right select Settings.
2. Move to On Startup, select Open a specific page or set of pages and choose Set pages.
3. Change/remove the undesirable search tool and click OK.
4. Move to Appearance, select Show Home button and choose Change.
5. Repeat step 3.
6. Move to Search, click Manage search engines and choose a new default search provider.
7. Find the search provider you wish to delete, click X on the URL and then select Done.