How to Completely Remove Qozmo.net - Remove Redirect Virus from Your PC?

Qozmo.net is a risky browser hijacker virus which often slips into target computers secretly and causese various problems making the infected machine run very slowly. It makes modifications on the Internet settings and usually redirects users to websites containing certain services or products, altering the default homepage to its own site without permission. We all should realize that this is a dangerous infection which can harm the target computers and we can not indulge in its bad behavior.

Friendly Reminder：Please try a professional redirect virus removal tool to remove this redirect virus once you can't remove it through the manual removal guide below.

Most users may not know that this redirect virus has different ways to attack the targeted computers. It usually exploits user's neglect to get onto the computer as pops- up or a piece of software looks legitimate. Some unwary users would follow the prompt and let the software be installed on their computers. In fact, most of the programs we know of are fine to use but the origion of the installer is questionable which becomes a common cause of redirect infection. A range of computer troubles will be caused if this type of program which carries infection is downloaded into the system.

In addition, Qozmo.net also installs several unnecessary plug-ins/extensions in the browsers, pretending that those extensions can provide users with many convenient services. Those browser add-ons may not be as useful as they look; they may record users’ search terms and trace users’ browsing history, which allows the advertisers to deliver more ads based on users’ interests or habits. Once the browser is infected, many unfamiliar URLs may open automatically in new tabs or windows or be added to the bookmarks, tending to mislead users to advertising websites or dubious sites that contain malicious codes. Once users can not stop their curiosity and make any deal without deliberateness, it can lead to a bad result.

It is very dangerous when the affected system is damaged, it will open a gate for other infections to attack the computer and perform malicious activities together with Qozmo.net browser threat. Hackers will also take control of the system, steal user’s important files and data such as the transaction certification code, login passwords, and online banking detail and sell the information. If cyber criminals utilize the confidential to perform illegal activities, users may suffer from huge money losses or face Identity Theft and other troubles. Since this virus can cause great damage on the infected PC, it is suggested that PC users should remove it as soon as possible. The following guide will show you how to remove this threat step by step.

Guides to Manually Remove Qozmo.net Redirect Virus Step by Step

Step1: Uninstall it from Control Panel.
For Windows 7/Vista, navigate to Start, go to Control Panel and locate in Uninstall a program. Get into Programs and Features, seek out this redirect virus and any other unwanted programs and choose Uninstall to finish the process.
For Windows XP, Navigate to Start, go to Settings and get into Control Panel. Then choose Add or Remove Programs, select Programs and Features to find out this threat and any other associated programs. Finally, click on Remove to finish the process.
For Windows 8, put mouse cursor to the down-right area of the desktop, navigate to Settings on Charms bar and get into Control Panel. Then choose Uninstall a program and uninstall this redirect virus and any other unwaned programs.
Step2: Hunt for registry files and associated leftovers from your computer and remove them completely.
Internet Explorer
1、Start the browser, navigate to the gear icon (Tools for Windows XP users) at the top (far right)and get into Manage add-ons.
2、 On the Toolbars and Extensions tab, find out this redirect virus and disable it.
3、Get into Search Providers, delete this redirect virus from the displayed list.
4、Navigate to Tools, go to Internet Options and get to General. Then use a favorite domain like www.google.com to replace this redirect virus. Finally, choose Apply and OK to save the change.
5、Close the browser, right click IE shortcut and go to the Propertiesoption. Find out this threat from the shortcut tab and remove it completely. Then choose Apply and OK to Finish the process.
Google Chrome
1、Start the browser, navigate to the Customize icon (Wrench or 3 bar icon) beside the address bar and go to Tools. Then get into Extensions to find out associated add-ons of this redirect virus and remove them all.
2. Open Chrome Menu, go to Settings and get into On startup. Then click on Set pages.
Select the X button to remove the unwanted one and use a wanted domain like www.google.com to replace it.
(1). Settings > Appearance > Change >
(2). Settings > Search > Manage search engines >
Mozilla Firefox
1、Start the browser, choose the button at the upper right area to display Menu, go to Add-ons and get into Extensions.
2、Find out associated add-ons of this threat and remove them all.


Conclusion

Qozmo.net is a fake search engine that can affect your search results so that you cannot get desired or relevant contents. It is hard to completely avoid the trap triggered by cyber hackers. But it is still useful for users to be wary about virus infections when surfing online. Do not visit unknown sites, because this kind of the unknown sites may contain other virus infection like Trojan horse, Worm, rogue program ands even malware. Types of computer infection will penetrate into the system if users won't beware of this issue. Thus, to safeguard the PC against various threats, please regularly update the antivirus software, firewall and other software to keep the system secure. Furthermore, it's rather necessary for you to use a professional malware removal tool to get away from all the malware.