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Home › Browser Hijacking › Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com redirect (Instructions)

Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com redirect (Instructions)

Myantispyware team November 26, 2015     No Comment    

Search.yoursocialhubnow.com is a browser hijacker. It takes control of Google Chrome, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Edge), Mozilla Firefox and changes browser`s home page and a default search engine on Search.yoursocialhubnow.com. In addition, it will change the properties of browsers shortcuts on the desktop and in the Start menu by adding argument http://Search.yoursocialhubnow.com.
search.yoursocialhubnow.com

When your PC is infected, every time you start your browser, it will display a page Search.yoursocialhubnow.com. This page shows only advertising and sponsored links. As mentioned above, the browser hijacker changed the default search engine on the Search.yoursocialhubnow.com, so all your search queries will be redirected to this site. Thus the authors of the virus may collect the search terms of your queries, and redirect you to malicious websites.

Technically, Search.yoursocialhubnow.com hijacker is not a virus, but the virus behaves similarly. As a rootkit hides in the system, changes browser settings, and blocks them from changing. Also this browser hijacker can install additional browser addons, extensions and modules that will display advertising banners and popups.

How to Search.yoursocialhubnow.com infection get installed onto computer

Probably this browser hijacker get installed onto your PC when you have installed a free software like PDF creator, video codec, etc. Because, most commonly Search.yoursocialhubnow.com malware is bundled within the installation packages from Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar web sites. So, read term of use and user agreement very carefully before installing any software or otherwise you can end up with another malicious software like Search.yoursocialhubnow.com hijacker on your PC.

Symptoms of Search.yoursocialhubnow.com infection

  • Search.yoursocialhubnow.com hijacks your web browser homepage, default search engine and browser shortcuts.
  • Internet Searches are redirected to Search.yoursocialhubnow.com.
  • Internet may be slow.
  • Antivirus detects adware and ransomware infections.

How to remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com redirect (Step-by-step instructions)

The following instructions is a full step-by-step guide, which will help you to remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com hijacker from Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Moreover, the steps below will help you to uninstall potentially unwanted software such as adware and toolbars that your computer may be infected. Please do the instructions step by step. If you need a help or have any questions, then ask for our assistance here or type a comment below.

1. Delete Search.yoursocialhubnow.com associated adware by using Windows Control Panel.
2. Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com hijacker and malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner.
3. Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com redirect with JRT (Junkware Removal Tool).
4. Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com browser hijacker related files and registry keys with MalwareBytes Anti-malware.

1. Delete Search.yoursocialhubnow.com associated adware by using Windows Control Panel.

Press Windows key windows key, then click Search windows search. Type Control panel and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click Start and select Control Panel. It will open the Windows Control Panel as shown below.

windows control panel.jpg

 

Click Uninstall a program ControlPanel Uninstall

It will open a list of all programs. Scroll down, select YourSocialHubNow and click Uninstall.

adware uninstall

Most important, scroll through the all list, and uninstall any unknown programs.

2. Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com hijacker and malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner.

Download AdwCleaner from the link below.

AdwCleaner download link

Once finished, open a directory in which you saved it. You will see a icon like below.

adwcleaner icon

Double click the AdwCleaner desktop icon. Once this tool is started, you will see a screen like below.

adwcleaner screen

Press Start button to perform a system scan for Search.yoursocialhubnow.com adware and malicious extensions. Once AdwCleaner has finished, it will open a scan report as shown below.

AdwCleaner detects istartsurf

Review the report and then click Cleaning button. It will display a prompt.

adwcleaner prompt

Click OK. When the cleaning process is finished, AdwCleaner may ask you to reboot your computer.

adwcleaner reboot

When your PC is started, you will see an AdwCleaner log.

adwcleaner report

3. Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com redirect with JRT (Junkware Removal Tool).

Download Junkware Removal Tool from the link below.

JRT (Junkware Removal Tool) download link.

Open a directory in which you saved the JRT. You will see an icon like below.

JRT icon

Run it. Junkware Removal Tool will try to update itself, if a new version is available. Once updating is done, you will see JRT DISCLAIMER.

jrt - Junkware Removal Tool

Please read and press any key to continue. First, JRT creates a restore point and once complete, it will start a scan of a computer.

jrt scanning

During the scan, Junkware Removal Tool will check Startups, Services, Processes, Files, Folders, Registry keys, Registry values, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer (EDGE), Google Chrome extensions and remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com related malicious software that has been found.

When cleaning a computer is completed, JRT will display a log file.

jrt scan completed

4. Remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com related files and registry keys with MalwareBytes Anti-malware.

Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM) from the link below.

MalwareBytes Anti-malware download link

Once downloaded, close all programs and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that named mbam-setup like below.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware setup file  icon

When the installation begins, you will see the Setup – Wizard that will help you install MalwareBytes Anti-malware on your computer.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installation

Once installation is complete, you will see window similar to the one below.

Malwarebytes scan now

Now click on the Scan Now button to start scanning your computer for malware that cause a redirect to Search.yoursocialhubnow.com. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

Malwarebytes detects istartsurf

When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click Remove Selected button. MalwareBytes Anti-malware will start to remove Search.yoursocialhubnow.com browser hijacker related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.

The End.

Your computer should now be free of Search.yoursocialhubnow.com redirect. If you need help with the instructions, then ask for help here.

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Author: Myantispyware team

Myantispyware is an information security website created in 2004. Our content is written in collaboration with Cyber Security specialists, IT experts, under the direction of Patrik Holder and Valeri Tchmych, founders of Myantispyware.com.

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