How to uninstall Key Omni from Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge

What is Key Omni?

According to cyber security professionals, Key Omni is a browser extension that belongs to the group of Browser hijackers. Browser hijacker is a form of software that’s created to take over the internet browser and control user’s surfing preferences. It commonly aims at Google Chrome internet browser, but it’s possible that it can hijack other internet browser too. Browser hijackers can sneak into computers unnoticed due to the fact that it’s actively being promoted in freeware. We advise that you remove Key Omni as soon as you notice the changes it has made to your newtab, start page and default search engine.

If your computer has been infected by Key Omni you will be forced to use keysearchs.com as your search engine. It could seem not to be dangerous, but you still should be very careful, since it may display intrusive and harmful advertisements designed to mislead you into buying certain questionable programs or products, provide search results that may redirect your web browser to certain deceptive, misleading or malicious web pages. We recommend that you use only the reliable search engine such as Google, Yahoo or Bing.

Another reason why you need to get rid of Key Omni is its online data-tracking activity. It can gather privacy information, including:

• IP addresses;
• URLs visited;
• search queries/terms;
• clicks on links and ads;
• browser version information.

How can a browser hijacker get on your computer

Browser hijackers such as Key Omni most likely to occur during the setup of free software due the fact that potentially unwanted extensions like this are commonly hidden in the installer. Thus, if you have installed some free applications using Quick(Standard) method, you may have let a browser hijacker get inside the computer. Keep in mind that the Quick mode is unreliable because it do not warn about third-party software. Thus, bundled software will be installed automatically unless you select Advanced/Custom method and disable its installation.

Threat Summary

Name	Key Omni
Type	search engine hijacker, startpage hijacker, PUP, browser hijacker, redirect virus
Related web-domains	keysearchs.com
Affected Browser Settings	newtab page URL, homepage, search engine
Distribution	misleading popup advertisements, free programs installers, fake update tools
Symptoms	Pop ups and new tab pages are loaded without your request. When you go to a web page, you’re randomly redirected to another website that you do not intend to visit. Your computer starts automatically installing unwanted programs. Unexpected icons on your desktop. Unwanted changes in your internet browser such as using a new default search engine.
Removal	Key Omni removal guide

How to remove Key Omni from Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge

In order to get rid of Key Omni browser hijacker, start by closing any programs and popups that are open. If a pop-up won’t close, then close your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and MS Edge). If a program won’t close then please reboot your PC. Next, follow the steps below.

To remove Key Omni, complete the following steps:

1. How to manually remove Key Omni
   • Uninstall Key Omni associated software by using Windows Control Panel
   • Remove Key Omni hijacker from browsers
2. Automatic Removal of Key Omni
3. How to stop Key Omni redirect

How to manually remove Key Omni

The few simple steps will help you get rid of Key Omni browser hijacker. These removal steps work for the Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge and Chrome, as well as every version of Windows OS.

Uninstall Key Omni associated software by using Windows Control Panel

In order to remove Key Omni, first thing you need to do is to delete unknown and questionable programs from your PC using Windows control panel. When removing this hijacker, check the list of installed applications and try to find questionable programs and uninstall them all. Pay special attention to recently installed software, as it’s most likely that the Key Omni hijacker сame along with it.

It will display the Windows Control Panel as displayed on the screen below.

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

Remove Key Omni hijacker from browsers

If you are still seeing Key Omni that won’t go away, you might have harmful extensions installed on your browser. Check your web-browser for unwanted add-ons using the steps below.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right corner of the Google Chrome window. In the menu go to ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove Key Omni hijacker by reset Google Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing problems with Key Omni browser hijacker removal, you need to reset Mozilla Firefox browser.
Internet Explorer	Safari
Click ‘Tools’ button in the top-right corner. Select ‘Manage add-ons’. In the drop-down menu under ‘Show’, select ‘All add-ons’. To delete an add-on, double-click it; in the new window click ‘Remove’. Another way to remove Key Omni browser hijacker from IE is reset IE settings.	On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

Automatic Removal of Key Omni

Manual removal guidance may not be for everyone. Each Key Omni removal step above, such as removing dubious applications, restoring hijacked shortcut files, removing the hijacker from system settings, must be performed very carefully. If you are in doubt during any of the steps listed in the manual removal above, then we advise that you follow the automatic Key Omni removal steps listed below.

Delete Key Omni hijacker with Zemana Free

Zemana is extremely fast and ultra light weight malware removal tool. It will allow you delete Key Omni hijacker, adware, PUPs and other malware. This program gives real-time protection which never slow down your computer. Zemana Free is created for experienced and beginner computer users. The interface of this utility is very easy to use, simple and minimalist.

Please go to the link below to download the latest version of Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM) for Windows. Save it directly to your Microsoft Windows Desktop.

Once the download is complete, start it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the Zemana will try to update itself and when this process is finished, click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this utility for the Key Omni browser hijacker.

This task can take quite a while, so please be patient. When a malware, adware or potentially unwanted apps are detected, the count of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the checking is finished. Review the scan results and then click “Next” button.

The Zemana will begin to remove Key Omni browser hijacker.

Run Hitman Pro to remove Key Omni from the PC

All-in-all, HitmanPro is a fantastic utility to free your PC from any undesired apps such as Key Omni hijacker. The HitmanPro is portable application that meaning, you don’t need to install it to use it. Hitman Pro is compatible with all versions of Windows operating system from Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 10. Both 64-bit and 32-bit systems are supported.

1. Visit the following page to download Hitman Pro. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.
   
   

   HitmanPro
   12076 downloads
   Author: Sophos
   Category: Security tools
   Update: June 28, 2018
   
2. Once downloading is done, double click the HitmanPro icon. Once this utility is started, click “Next” button to begin scanning your PC system for the Key Omni browser hijacker. This process can take quite a while, so please be patient. While the HitmanPro is checking, you may see how many objects it has identified either as being malicious software.
3. When Hitman Pro is finished scanning your computer, HitmanPro will display a list of detected threats. In order to remove all items, simply press “Next” button. Now click the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial to remove all malware found.

How to get rid of Key Omni with MalwareBytes

Remove Key Omni hijacker manually is difficult and often the hijacker is not fully removed. Therefore, we suggest you to use the MalwareBytes Free which are fully clean your computer. Moreover, this free application will allow you to remove malware, potentially unwanted programs, toolbars and adware that your PC can be infected too.

Installing the MalwareBytes is simple. First you will need to download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) from the link below.

When the downloading process 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 MBSetup as shown in the figure below.

When the setup begins, you’ll see the Setup wizard which will help you install Malwarebytes on your PC.

Once installation is finished, you’ll see window as shown in the figure below.

Now click the “Scan” button for scanning your personal computer for the Key Omni hijacker. This procedure may take quite a while, so please be patient. When a threat is found, the count of the security threats will change accordingly.

After finished, it will show the Scan Results. When you are ready, click “Quarantine” button.

The Malwarebytes will now get rid of Key Omni hijacker and move the selected items to the Quarantine. When disinfection is complete, you may be prompted to reboot your computer.

The following video explains few simple steps on how to remove hijacker, adware software and other malicious software with MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM).

How to stop Key Omni redirect

Run adblocker program such as AdGuard in order to block advertisements, malvertisements, pop-ups and online trackers, avoid having to install malicious and adware browser plug-ins and add-ons that affect your computer performance and impact your PC security. Surf the Internet anonymously and stay safe online!

AdGuard can be downloaded from the following link. Save it on your Desktop.

After downloading it, double-click the downloaded file to start it. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen as on the image 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 guidance as displayed on the screen below.

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

Each time, when you start your personal computer, AdGuard will run automatically and stop unwanted advertisements, block Key Omni, as well as other harmful or misleading web-pages. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which may be found on your desktop.

To sum up

After completing the tutorial shown above, your PC should be clean from this hijacker and other malware. The IE, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome will no longer show keysearchs.com on startup. Unfortunately, if the few simple steps does not help you, then you have caught a new browser hijacker, and then the best way – ask for help.

Please create a new question by using the “Ask Question” button in the Questions and Answers. Try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the Key Omni browser hijacker.