Solved Not able to remove google custom engine from any browser

srijit96

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Sep 15, 2015
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I have been having this issue for a week now.Whenever i search instead of searching using my normal google search it shows me results in google custom engine even though i havent created one.I tried many tutorials and it didnt solve it.My antivirus doesnt catch any issues so i dont know whether it is a virus or not.Can you help??
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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Hello,


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
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    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.
 
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srijit96

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Sep 15, 2015
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Done.
Can you tell what was the main cause?
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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As you can see in Zemana reports you had a proxy changing malware. How is your PC behaving now? Is Zemana detecting something now?
 

srijit96

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Thread author
Sep 15, 2015
6
Browser is working fine nw.. no google custom search engine anymore.
Zenma isnt detecting any threats nw.
 

TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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Since there are no more problems, we can declare this PC clean
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Now, we can proceed with post-cleanup procedures. Let's remove my tools and create a new, non infected restore point concurrently deleting old ones.


Step 1. - Creation of system restore point and tools removal.


Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.
  • Run the tool by right click on the
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    icon and Run as administrator option.
  • Make sure that these ones are checked:
    • Remove disinfection tools
    • Purge system restore
    • Reset system settings
  • Push Run and wait until the tool completes his work.
  • All tools we used should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt). I don't need it for review.
Tool deletes old system restore points and creates a fresh system restore point after cleaning.


Step 2. - Tips and tricks to keep your computer clean, safe and in a good shape.


Security tips - highly recommended reading:

Maintenance tips:

Additional software that I personally use and install on all my clients devices:

  • Zemana AntiMalware (paid version highly recommended) - to work as a supplement for your antivirus but with excellent remediation and protection
  • Zemana AntiLogger - keep everything you type on keyboard out of sight of bad guys trying to steal your credantials
  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
  • McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
  • Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
  • uBlock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
  • Qualys BrowserCheck - cloud service that scans your browsers and plugins to see if they’re all up-to-date.


My help is free for everybody.
If you're happy with the help provided and/or wish to show your appreciaton, please consider a donation:
Thank you!​



Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle :)
 

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