How to remove Peekier.com [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

The Peekier.com PC infection can also modify the default search engine that will virtually block the possibility of finding information on the World Wide Web. The reason for this is that the Peekier.com search results can display a lot of ads, links to unwanted and ad sites. Only the remaining part is the result of your search request, loaded from the major search engines like Google, Yahoo or Bing.

The Peekier.com hijacker is not a virus, but the virus behaves similarly. As a rootkit hides in the system, modifies some settings of installed web-browsers, and blocks them from changing. Also this browser hijacker can install additional browser addons, extensions and modules that will show advertisements and popups. And finally, the Peekier.com hijacker can gather personal info such as what web sites you’re opening, what you’re looking for the Internet and so on. This information, in the future, can be transferred to third parties.

Therefore it is very important to clean your computer as quickly as possible. Follow the few simple steps below to get rid of Peekier.com search, as well as other malware and ad-supported software, which can be installed onto your computer along with it.

Delete Peekier.com startpage

The answer is right here on this web page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will help you easily to clean your PC system of hijacker. Moreover, you can choose manual or automatic removal method. If you are familiar with the computer then use manual removal, otherwise run the free anti malware utility designed specifically to remove browser hijacker such as Peekier.com. Of course, you can combine both methods. Read this manual carefully, bookmark or print it, because you may need to close your web-browser or restart your computer.

How to delete Peekier.com homepage without any software

If you perform exactly the few simple steps below you should be able to delete the Peekier.com . Read it once, after doing so, please print this page as you may need to close your browser or reboot your computer.

Remove suspicious and potentially unwanted applications using Windows Control Panel

Some of potentially unwanted software, ad supported software and browser hijacker can be removed using the Add/Remove programs utility that can be found in the Windows Control Panel. So, if you are running any version of Microsoft Windows and you have noticed an unwanted program, then first try to {remov} it through Add/Remove programs.

It will open the Windows Control Panel as on the image below.

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

Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to get rid of Peekier.com search

Once installed, this hijacker infection may add an argument such as “http://site.address” into the Target property of the desktop shortcut for the Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge. Due to this, every time you run the browser, it will open the annoying homepage.

Right click on the shortcut of infected browser as on the image below.

Select the “Properties” option and it will open a shortcut’s properties. Next, click the “Shortcut” tab and then delete the “http://site.address” string from Target field as shown in the figure below.

Then click OK to save changes. Repeat the step for all web browsers that are redirected to the Peekier.com unwanted web page.

Remove Peekier.com redirect from Google Chrome

Reset Chrome settings is a simple way to remove the browser hijacker, harmful and ‘ad-supported’ extensions, as well as to restore the internet browser’s homepage, new tab page and search engine by default that have been modified by Peekier.com hijacker.

Open the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will show the drop-down menu. Next, press to “Settings” option.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown on the image below and press the “Reset settings” button.

Confirm your action, click the “Reset” button.

Remove Peekier.com homepage from Firefox

Resetting your Firefox is first troubleshooting step for any issues with your browser program, including the redirect to Peekier.com site.

First, open the Firefox. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will display the drop-down menu. Next, click the Help button ().

In the Help menu click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page press on “Refresh Firefox” button like below.

Confirm your action, press the “Refresh Firefox”.

Remove Peekier.com from Internet Explorer

First, run the Microsoft Internet Explorer, then press ‘gear’ icon . It will display the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the internet browser, then click the “Internet Options” as shown on the image below.

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

When the process is finished, click “Close” button. Close the Internet Explorer and restart your PC for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your internet browser’s start page and search provider by default to default state.

How to automatically remove Peekier.com hijacker

Manual removal is not always as effective as you might think. Often, even the most experienced users can not completely get rid of browser hijacker from the infected system. So, we recommend to check your computer for any remaining malicious components with free browser hijacker removal programs below.

How to automatically delete Peekier.com with Malwarebytes

Remove Peekier.com PC infection manually is difficult and often the browser hijacker is not completely removed. Therefore, we recommend you to use the Malwarebytes Free that are completely clean your system. Moreover, the free application will help you to delete malware, toolbars and ‘ad-supported’ software (also known as adware) that your system may be infected too.

Download Malwarebytes Free on your computer by clicking on the link below. Save it on your desktop.

Once the downloading process is complete, close all windows on your machine. Further, start the file named mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” prompt pops up as shown below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the “Setup wizard” which will assist you install Malwarebytes on the personal computer. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once install is done successfully, press Finish button. Then Malwarebytes will automatically start and you can see its main window as shown on the image below.

Next, click the “Scan Now” button to start checking your computer for the hijacker infection that cause a redirect to Peekier.com. When a threat is found, the number of the detected objects will change accordingly. Wait until the the scanning is done. Please be patient.

As the scanning ends, you can check all threats detected on your PC. Make sure all entries have “checkmark” and press “Quarantine Selected” button.

The Malwarebytes will begin removing Peekier.com browser hijacker and other security threats. Once disinfection is finished, you may be prompted to reboot your PC system. I recommend you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the Malwarebytes to delete browser hijacker, ad supported software and other malicious applications.

Run AdwCleaner to get rid of Peekier.com redirect

AdwCleaner is a free portable program that scans your personal computer for ‘ad supported’ software, PUPs and browser hijackers such as Peekier.com and allows remove them easily. Moreover, it will also allow you get rid of any harmful browser extensions and add-ons.

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

When the download is complete, open the directory in which you saved it and double-click the AdwCleaner icon. It will run the AdwCleaner utility and you will see a screen like below. If the User Account Control prompt will ask you want to open the program, click Yes button to continue.

Next, press “Scan” to begin scanning your machine for the Peekier.com browser hijacker and other malware and ‘ad supported’ software.

Once the scan is done is finished, it will show a list of all items detected by this tool as shown on the image below.

You need to press “Clean” button. It will open a prompt. Click “OK” to begin the cleaning procedure. Once the clean-up is done, the AdwCleaner may ask you to restart your PC. After reboot, the AdwCleaner will display the log file.

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

Block Peekier.com homepage and other unwanted web-pages

Run an adblocker utility like AdGuard will protect you from dangerous advertisements and content. Moreover, you can find that the AdGuard have an option to protect your privacy and block phishing and spam web pages. Additionally, adblocker applications will help you to avoid annoying pop-ups and unverified links that also a good way to stay safe online.

Installing the AdGuard ad-blocker application is simple. First you will need to download AdGuard from the following link.

When the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to launch it. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen like below.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed and an icon will be placed on your desktop. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick tutorial as shown on the image below.

Click “Skip” button to close the indows and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick guide that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you run your system, AdGuard will run automatically and stop pop-up ads, web pages such Peekier.com, as well as other harmful or misleading web-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 is located on your desktop.

Where the Peekier.com browser hijacker comes from

The Peekier.com hijacker usually come bundled with other free applications that you download off of the Web. Once started, it will infect your computer and change web browser’s settings such as home page, newtab page and search provider by default without your permission. To avoid infection, in the Setup wizard, you should be be proactive and carefully read the ‘Terms of use’, the ‘license agreement’ and other installation screens, as well as to always choose the ‘Manual’ or ‘Advanced’ installation mode, when installing anything downloaded from the World Wide Web.

Finish words

After completing the guide above, your PC should be clean from browser hijacker, adware and malware. The Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer will no longer display Peekier.com annoying homepage on startup. Unfortunately, if the steps 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.