How to remove Securesurf.biz [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

As mentioned above, the Securesurf.biz browser hijacker also modifies the browser’s search provider. So, your web browser, when searching something, will open a hodgepodge of ads, links to unwanted and ad web-pages and search results of a big search engines such as Google or Bing. As a result, actual use of a browser’s search becomes uncomfortable. Moreover, it can also lead to slowing or even freeze your web-browser.

The Securesurf.biz hijacker is not a virus, but the virus behaves similarly. As a rootkit hides in the system, changes settings of internet browsers, and blocks them from changing. Also this browser hijacker can install additional web-browser addons, extensions and modules that will display ads and popups. And finally, the Securesurf.biz hijacker infection can gather user info such as what web-pages you are opening, what you’re looking for the Internet and so on. This information, in the future, may be used for marketing purposes.

Let’s get rid of it.

Get rid of Securesurf.biz

In the step-by-step instructions below we will have a look at the browser hijacker infection and how to remove Securesurf.biz from FF, Chrome, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge internet browsers for Microsoft Windows OS, natively or by using a few free removal tools and software.

Manual Securesurf.biz removal

Most common browser hijackers may be removed without any antivirus applications. The manual hijacker removal is article step by step instructions that will teach you how to remove the Securesurf.biz search. Some of the steps below will require you to close the web page. So, please read the few simple steps carefully, after that bookmark or print it for later reference.

Uninstall suspicious and potentially unwanted applications using Microsoft Windows Control Panel

First, you should try to identify and delete the program that causes the appearance of annoying advertisements or web-browser redirect, using the ‘Uninstall a program’ which is located in the ‘Control panel’.

It will show the Windows Control Panel like below.

Next, press “Uninstall a program”
It will show a list of all software installed on your computer. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown applications. To quickly find the latest installed software, we recommend sort programs by date in the Control panel.

Disinfect the internet browser’s shortcuts to remove Securesurf.biz

Now you need to clean up the web browser shortcuts. Check that the shortcut referring to the right exe-file of the web browser, and not on any unknown file.

Right click on the web browser’s shortcut, click Properties option. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text “http://site.address” that has been added here. Remove everything after .exe. An example, for Google Chrome you should remove everything after chrome.exe.

To save changes, press OK . You need to clean all internet browser’s shortcuts. So, repeat this step for the Chrome, Internet Explorer, FF and Edge.

Delete Securesurf.biz redirect from FF

The Firefox reset will keep your personal information such as bookmarks, passwords, web form auto-fill data and remove unwanted search engine and start page like Securesurf.biz, modified preferences, extensions and security settings.

Click the Menu button (looks like three horizontal lines), and click the blue Help icon located at the bottom of the drop down menu like below.

A small menu will appear, press the “Troubleshooting Information”. On this page, click “Refresh Firefox” button as shown on the image below.

Follow the onscreen procedure to restore your FF web browser settings to its original state.

Remove Securesurf.biz from Chrome

If your Chrome web browser is redirected to unwanted Securesurf.biz web-page, it may be necessary to completely reset your web-browser program to its default settings.

1. First, start the Chrome and click the Menu icon (icon in the form of three horizontal stripes).
2. It will open the Google Chrome main menu, click the “Settings” menu.
3. Next, click “Show advanced settings” link, which located at the bottom of the Settings page.
4. On the bottom of the “Advanced settings” page, press the “Reset settings” button.
5. The Chrome will display the reset settings prompt as shown on the image above.
6. Confirm the browser’s reset by clicking on the “Reset” button.
7. To learn more, read the blog post How to reset Chrome settings to default.

Delete Securesurf.biz search from Internet Explorer

The IE reset is great if your web-browser is hijacked or you have unwanted addo-ons or toolbars on your web-browser, which installed by an malware.

First, start the IE, then click ‘gear’ icon . It will display the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the browser, then click the “Internet Options” as on the image below.

In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then click the “Reset” button. The Internet Explorer will display the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” prompt. Further, click the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, click the “Reset” button as shown on the screen below.

Once the process is finished, click “Close” button. Close the IE and reboot your PC system for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your web browser’s homepage, newtab page and search provider by default to default state.

Securesurf.biz automatic removal

After completing the manually removal instructions above all unwanted software and browser’s extensions that causes web browser redirects to the Securesurf.biz web site should be removed. If the problem with Securesurf.biz browser hijacker is still remained, then we suggest to scan your PC for any remaining malicious components. Use recommended free browser hijacker removal programs below.

Run Malwarebytes to remove Securesurf.biz start page

You can get rid of Securesurf.biz start page automatically with a help of Malwarebytes Free. We suggest this free malware removal utility because it can easily get rid of browser hijackers, adware (sometimes called ‘ad-supported’ software), PUPs and toolbars with all their components such as files, folders and registry entries.

Download Malwarebytes on your computer from the link below. Save it on your Windows desktop or in any other place.

Once the downloading process is finished, close all software and windows on your machine. Double-click the set up file named mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” prompt pops up as on the image below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” which will help you install Malwarebytes on your system. Follow the prompts and don’t make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is finished successfully, click Finish button. Malwarebytes will automatically start and you can see its main screen as shown on the screen below.

Now click the “Scan Now” button . This will start scanning the whole computer to find out browser hijacker and other malware and ‘ad supported’ software. This procedure can take quite a while, so please be patient. While the tool is checking, you can see number of objects it has identified either as being malware.

Once the scan is complete, it’ll open a list of all threats detected by this utility. Make sure all entries have ‘checkmark’ and click “Quarantine Selected” button. The Malwarebytes will start removing Securesurf.biz hijacker infection and other security threats. Once disinfection is done, you may be prompted to reboot the personal computer.

I recomend you look at the following video, which completely explains the procedure of using the Malwarebytes to delete browser hijacker and other malware.

Double-check for potentially unwanted programs with AdwCleaner

This removal program is free and easy to use. It can scan and remove browser hijacker such as Securesurf.biz, malware, PUPs and adware in Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge and Internet Explorer web browsers and thereby revert back their default settings (homepage, new tab page and search provider by default). AdwCleaner is powerful enough to find and get rid of malicious registry entries and files that are hidden on the personal computer.

Download AdwCleaner tool from the link below. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.

After the download is complete, open the file location and double-click the AdwCleaner icon. It will start the AdwCleaner utility and you will see a screen as shown below. If the User Account Control prompt will ask you want to open the application, click Yes button to continue.

Next, click “Scan” to perform a system scan with this utility for the Securesurf.biz browser hijacker infection . A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of files on your computer and the speed of your computer. While the utility is checking, you can see number of objects and files has already scanned.

When it has finished scanning is complete, it’ll display a list of all items detected by this tool as shown on the image below.

Review the scan results and then press “Clean” button. It will show a dialog box. Click “OK” to begin the cleaning procedure. Once the clean-up is complete, the AdwCleaner may ask you to reboot your PC system. After reboot, the AdwCleaner will open the log file.

All the above steps are shown in detail in the following video instructions.

How to block Securesurf.biz

In order to increase your security and protect your personal computer against new annoying ads and harmful pages, you need to run ad blocking program that blocks an access to harmful advertisements and web-pages. Moreover, the program can block the display of intrusive advertising, which also leads to faster loading of pages and reduce the consumption of web traffic.

Download AdGuard application by clicking on the following link.

Once the download is done, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as shown below.

Follow the prompts. When the installation is complete, you will see a window as shown below.

You can press “Skip” to close the setup program and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial which will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you run your personal computer, AdGuard will start automatically and block pop-up advertisements, web-sites such Securesurf.biz, as well as other harmful or misleading pages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which may be found on your desktop.

How does your machine get infected with Securesurf.biz hijacker

Many software used to hijack a PC’s web-browser. So, when you installing free software, carefully read the disclaimers, select the Custom or Advanced install mode to watch for optional applications that are being installed, because some of the programs are adware and potentially unwanted software.

Finish words

Once you have finished the steps shown above, your computer should be clean from browser hijacker, adware and malware. The Google Chrome, FF, Internet Explorer and Edge will no longer show Securesurf.biz annoying homepage on startup. Unfortunately, if the step-by-step instructions does not help you, then you have caught a new browser hijacker, and then the best way – ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.