Soso desk – How to remove (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge)

As mentioned above, the Soso desk browser hijacker also changes the web browser’s search provider. So, your web browser, when searching something, will display a hodgepodge of advertisements, links to unwanted and ad sites and search results from the big search providers 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.

Although, Soso desk browser hijacker infection is not a virus, but it does bad things, and it changes current settings of all your typical web-browsers. Moreover, an adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software) may be additionally installed on to your PC system by this hijacker infection, that will display a lot of advertisements, or even massive full page ads that blocks surfing the Internet. Often such these advertisements can recommend to install other unknown and unwanted applications or visit harmful web-pages.

So, it is very important to clean your system of browser hijacker as quickly as possible. The guidance, which is shown below, will allow you to delete Soso desk home page from the Google Chrome, FF, MS Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer and other web-browsers.

Remove Soso desk redirect

We can help you remove Soso desk, without the need to take your personal computer to a professional. Simply follow the removal instructions below if you currently have the annoying hijacker infection on your personal computer and want to remove it. If you’ve any difficulty while trying to get rid of the hijacker, feel free to ask for our help in the comment section below. Some of the steps below will require you to close the web-site. So, please read the step-by-step guide carefully, after that bookmark or print it for later reference.

How to remove Soso desk redirect without any software

The following instructions is a step-by-step guide, which will help you manually get rid of Soso desk redirect from the Google Chrome, FF, Edge and IE.

Uninstall Soso desk associated software by using Windows Control Panel

The process of hijacker infection removal is generally the same across all versions of MS Windows OS from 10 to XP. To start with, it’s necessary to check the list of installed programs on your PC system and uninstall all unused, unknown and suspicious applications.

It will open the Windows Control Panel as shown below.

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

Disinfect the web-browser’s shortcuts

When the browser hijacker is started, it can also alter the web-browser’s shortcuts, adding an argument similar “http://site.address” into the Target field. Due to this, every time you run the web browser, it will show an undesired site.

To clear the web-browser shortcut, right-click to it and select Properties. 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 similar “http://site.address” that has been added here. You need to delete it.

When the text is removed, click the OK button. You need to clean all shortcuts of all your internet browsers, as they may be infected too.

Remove Soso desk start page from FF

The FF reset will keep your personal information such as bookmarks, passwords, web form auto-fill data and remove unwanted search engine and home page like Soso desk, modified preferences, extensions and security settings.

First, start the Firefox and click button. It will show the drop-down menu on the right-part of the web browser. Further, press the Help button () as shown below

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In the Help menu, select the “Troubleshooting Information” option. Another way to open the “Troubleshooting Information” screen – type “about:support” in the internet browser adress bar and press Enter. It will open the “Troubleshooting Information” page as shown below. In the upper-right corner of this screen, press the “Refresh Firefox” button.

It will display the confirmation prompt. Further, click the “Refresh Firefox” button. The Mozilla Firefox will start a task to fix your problems that caused by the Soso desk hijacker. When, it is finished, click the “Finish” button.

Get rid of Soso desk homepage from Chrome

Like other modern web-browsers, the Google Chrome has the ability to reset the settings to their default values and thereby restore the new tab page, home page and search provider by default that have been modified by the Soso desk hijacker.

1. First start the Google Chrome and click Menu button (small button in the form of three horizontal stripes).
2. It will open the Google Chrome main menu. Select “Settings” option.
3. You will see the Chrome’s settings page. Scroll down and click “Show advanced settings” link.
4. Scroll down again and press the “Reset settings” button.
5. The Google Chrome will open the reset profile settings page as on the image above.
6. Next click the “Reset” button.
7. Once this task is done, your web browser’s home page, new tab page and default search engine will be restored to their original defaults.
8. To learn more, read the post How to reset Chrome settings to default.

Remove Soso desk search from IE

The Microsoft Internet Explorer reset is great if your browser is hijacked or you have unwanted addo-ons or toolbars on your internet browser, which installed by an malicious software.

First, start the IE. Next, click the button in the form of gear (). It will open the Tools drop-down menu, click the “Internet Options” as shown in the figure below.

In the “Internet Options” window click on the Advanced tab, then press the Reset button. The Internet Explorer will display the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” window as shown below. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then click “Reset” button.

You will now need to reboot your PC system for the changes to take effect.

How to automatically remove Soso desk hijacker

Manual removal guidance does not always help to completely remove the browser hijacker, as it’s not easy to identify and remove components of hijacker infection and all malicious files from hard disk. Therefore, it is recommended that you use malware removal tool to completely get rid of Soso desk off your personal computer. Several free malware removal tools are currently available that can be used against the hijacker. The optimum way would be to use Malwarebytes Free and AdwCleaner.

Use Zemana Anti-malware to remove Soso desk startpage

We recommend you to use the Zemana Anti-malware that are completely clean your system. Moreover, the tool will help you to delete PUPs, malware, toolbars and adware that your PC can be infected too.

Download Zemana anti-malware by clicking on the link below.

After downloading is finished, start it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the Zemana antimalware will try to update itself and when this task is finished, click the “Scan” button . This will begin scanning the whole PC system to find out Soso desk browser hijacker .

A system scan may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your machine. While the tool is scanning, you may see count of objects it has identified either as being malware. Make sure all entries have ‘checkmark’ and click “Next” button.

The Zemana anti-malware will start removing all detected folders, files, services and registry entries.

Use Malwarebytes to get rid of Soso desk

Manual Soso desk removal requires some computer skills. Some files and registry entries that created by the hijacker infection can be not completely removed. We suggest that use the Malwarebytes Free that are completely free your computer of browser hijacker. Moreover, the free program will help you to remove malware, potentially unwanted programs, ‘ad supported’ software and toolbars that your machine can be infected too.

Download Malwarebytes by clicking on the link below.

After the download is finished, close all applications and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup as shown below.

When the installation starts, you will see the “Setup wizard” which will help you install Malwarebytes on your machine.

Once install is done, you will see window as shown below.

Now click the “Scan Now” button to begin scanning your personal computer for the hijacker and web-browser’s malicious extensions. Depending on your PC, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. When a threat is found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly.

Once the system scan is done, it’ll open a list of all threats found by this tool. When you are ready, click “Quarantine Selected” button.

The Malwarebytes will begin removing Soso desk browser hijacker infection related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is complete, you may be prompted to reboot your computer.

The following video explains step-by-step instructions on how to delete browser hijacker with Malwarebytes Anti-malware.

Scan and clean your machine of hijacker with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a free removal tool that may be downloaded and run to get rid of browser hijacker infections, ‘ad supported’ software, malicious software, potentially unwanted software, toolbars and other threats from your computer. You can use this tool to scan for threats even if you have an antivirus or any other security program.

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

After the download is done, open the folder in which you saved it and double-click the AdwCleaner icon. It will start the AdwCleaner tool and you will see a screen as shown below. If the User Account Control dialog box will ask you want to display the program, click Yes button to continue.

Next, click “Scan” to start scanning your PC system for the Soso desk browser hijacker which redirects your web browser to the Soso desk undesired site. Depending on your system, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. During the scan it’ll detect all threats present on your computer.

When the system scan is finished is complete, it will show you the results as shown in the figure below.

When you’re ready, press “Clean” button. It will display a prompt. Click “OK” to start the cleaning process. Once the clean-up is complete, the AdwCleaner may ask you to restart your PC system. After restart, the AdwCleaner will show the log file.

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

Run AdBlocker to block Soso desk and stay safe online

It’s important to use ad blocker programs like AdGuard to protect your PC system from dangerous pages. Most security experts says that it is okay to stop advertisements. You should do so just to stay safe! And, of course, the AdGuard may to block Soso desk and other unwanted web-sites.

Download AdGuard program from the following link.

Once downloading is finished, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as shown on the screen below.

Follow the prompts. Once the installation is finished, you will see a window as shown below.

You can press “Skip” to close the setup application and use the default settings, or click “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 do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your personal computer, AdGuard will start automatically and stop popups, web sites such Soso desk, as well as other dangerous or misleading web sites. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, that can be found on your desktop.

Method of Soso desk browser hijacker intrusion into your machine

The hijacker infection is usually come along with free programs and install themselves, with or without your knowledge, on your personal computer. This happens especially when you’re installing a free programs. The program installation package tricks you into accepting the setup of third party applications, that you do not really want. Moreover, some paid software can also install optional programs which you do not want! Therefore, always download free applications and paid applications from reputable download web sites. Use ONLY custom or manual installation mode and never blindly press Next button.

Finish words

After completing the guidance above, your system should be clean from browser hijacker, adware and malware. The Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer and MS Edge will no longer open Soso desk annoying page on startup. Unfortunately, if the step by step guide 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.