Another search engine taking over Google.com

[rmblnrd]

When I go on the internet instead of (Google.com); I get (search.netbetterresults.com). I need to get rid of this engine. Please Help.

My computer info is:
OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
System Model: HP Compaq 6005 PRO MT PC
System Type: x64-based PC

 

[daveybrat]

You have what is commonly referred to as "Junkware" or "Malware" that has hijacked your browser.

Download and run the following programs to clean your pc first:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/adwcleaner.html

http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/junkware_removal_tool.html

https://www.malwarebytes.org/ (you don't have to purchase it, the free version works fine)

There are more programs that you may need to run as well, but for now let's start with these 3 and see how it goes.

 

[Zahid Iqbal]

I think KasperSky will help you. Just scan your system and it will find infection 🙂

 

[ArisVer]

Check your browser options (or preferences).

 

[corkyg]

Yes, and you can re-establish your home page. This type of thing happens a lot with freeware download sites. Many times there are checkboxes not readily visible that authorize them to replace your homepage unless you uncheck. Flash does this with Chrome.

 

[MangoJuicy]

There must be unwanted programs in your computer. Find it out and remove it. And then you can go to your browser to remove add-ons and disable unwanted search providers. You still need to restore some browser settings that have been changed by search.netbetterresults.com.
Here are more details on this site: [Link deleted]
Good luck for you.

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[squirrel dog]

all above is true and good info . I download and run ccleaner (run on registry as well) and Malwarebytes on every pc I am asked to look at . My wife's friend had 2300 malware prgs , she said her computer was slow . Remove all malware , and let ccleaner do it's thing . Do not install anything other than the freeware version of either prg.

 

[baleynicker]

There are programs in our age that install into your browser and put their advertisement. Use AdwCleaner or Kasparsky to get rid of those parasites programs!

 

[John Connor]

Sometimes Adwcleaner or Junkware removal tool will work for this kind of thing. Those tools can be found at Bleepingcomputer.com