Solved can't get rid of search.so-v.com browser hijacker

[Deeparturenl]

"On Chrome it also always redirects me through search.so-v on Google starting page and it does this everytime I try to search through URL bar. It has also overtaken my admin right to change default search engine." I am experiencing exactly the same problem. Tried to use Adw Cleaner, Junk Removal Tool, Malwarebytes, Hitman Pro ánd Emisoft Removal assistence. I'm running a windows 7 PC 64 bit. Any way to fix this? Thanks in advance!

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,


Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system. If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them.
Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press Scan button.
  
  
  
  
  
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please attach it to your reply.
• The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.

 

[Deeparturenl]

Thanks! The files are in the attachment

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Uninstall some programs

We need to uninstall some unwanted/unneeded programs.

• Press the
  
  + R on your keyboard at the same time. Type appwiz.cpl and click OK.
• Search there for each entry mentioned below, right-click the entry and click Uninstall one at a time

The list of programs to uninstall:

• Windows Movie Maker Packages

After completing uninstalls, please manually reboot your machine!

Note: If you get the message like: An error occurred while trying to uninstall, just press Yes.
Note: If you are unable to uninstall all programs, please inform me, but continue with other steps.




Please download Zemana AntiMalware and save it to your Desktop.

• Install the program and once the installation is complete it will start automatically.
• Without changing any options, press Scan to begin.
• After the short scan is finished, if threats are detected press Next to remove them.

Note: If restart is required to finish the cleaning process, you should click Reboot. If reboot isn't required, please restart your computer manually.​

• Open Zemana AntiMalware again.
• Click on
  
  icon and double click the latest report.
• Now click File > Save As and choose your Desktop before pressing Save.
• The only left thing is to attach saved report in your next message.

Fix with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

This fix was created for this user for use on that particular machine.

Running it on another one may cause damage and render the system unstable.

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Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop:

Both files, FRST and fixlist.txt have to be in the same location or the fix will not work!

• Right-click on
  
  icon and select
  
  Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
• Press the Fix button just once and wait.
• If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
• When finished FRST will generate a log on the Desktop, called Fixlog.txt.

Please attach it to your reply.

 

[Deeparturenl]

In the attachment is the Zemana report. I believe the problem is fixed! Thank you! Are there any further procedures necessary?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Run FRST fix too as a maintenance/cleanup.

 

[Deeparturenl]

Alright did that too. Thanks for the help! Everything is fixed and my pc is as clean as can be. I'm not rich but but accept my small token of appreciation

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

You're more than welcome