Websearch.wisesearch.info Removal Guide

Browser hijackers have various ways to enter your system. For example, when your home page is set for Websearch.wisesearch.info, it means that you have been infected with a browser hijacker that enters your system together with freeware and/or adware. Either way, it performs unsolicited browser modifications consequently exposing you to a number of security risks, and you cannot overlook that. Even if this webpage looks like a genuine search engine, you cannot trust it. Remove Websearch.wisesearch.info from your computer immediately and then run a full system scan to make sure that there are no other potentially unwanted programs on board.

The reason why Websearch.wisesearch.info may seem like a real search engine is because when you perform a search with it, it utilizes a Websearch search engine. Usually, fake search engines make use of other search providers for their searches which is why it is easy to tell them apart from real search providers. Previous infections from the same group, including websearch.oversearch.info, websearch.searchhere.info, websearch.greatresults.info and others have also used different search providers for their searches, so Websearch.wisesearch.info strikes as a more improved version of a browser hijacker.

It is also important to note that the even though the infection gets installed on your computer without your permission, it is very likely that you download the infected file yourself. Just like it has been mentioned in the first paragraph, Websearch.wisesearch.info is known to be bundled with adware, such as Lyrics Monkey or Lyrics Fan applications, that do not seem to be dangerous at first, and yet they are classified as potentially unwanted programs. It also means that you can download the file that sets Websearch.wisesearch.info as your default home page when you install freeware downloaded from third party websites. If you intend to install a new program on your computer, make sure that you download from an official source, otherwise it is very likely that the program will be bundled with additional (unnecessary) freeware).

Websearch.wisesearch.info does to paralyze your system by itself. Since it is a browser hijacker, it may function as a tool for malware distribution, especially considering the fact that it displays third party advertisements on its home page. These advertisements can become a cause of a serious malware infection in the long run. Therefore, run a full system scan with SpyHunter free scanner and find out which files and programs need to be removed from your PC. Then reset your browser settings to default and invest in a legitimate computer security application that would protect your system from unwanted intruders.

How to reset by browser

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+X and go to Internet Options.
2. Open Advanced tab and click Reset.
3. Mark Delete personal settings and press Reset.
4. When reset is complete click Close.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click Firefox button and navigate to Help.
2. Click Troubleshooting information and press Reset Firefox on a new tab.
3. Press Reset Firefox on a pop-up dialog box.
4. Press Finish when reset is complete.

Change Google Chrome Settings

1. Press Alt+F and go to Settings.
2. Under On Startup select Open a specific page or set of pages.
3. Click Set pages, remove Websearch.wisesearch.info and enter a new home page address. Click OK.
4. Select Manage search engines under Search.
5. Set a new default search engine, delete Websearch.wisesearch.info and press Done.

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