Uninstall Google redirect (Virus Removal Instructions) - Aug 2017 updated

Uninstall Google in Windows systems

To remove Google redirect virus you have to find and uninstall browser hijacker from your computer. It can hide under different files names, so it might be hard to find. For this reason, we recommend scanning computer’s system with a reputable anti-malware program such as ReimageIntego.

Terminate any suspicious programs like Google redirect from Windows 10/8 machines by following:

1. Type Control Panel into Windows search and once the result shows up hit Enter.
2. Under Programs, choose Uninstall a program.
   
3. Find any pieces related to Google redirect or programs that seem suspicious.
4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
5. Click Yes when User Account Control shows up.
   
6. Wait for the process of uninstallation to be done and click OK.

Windows 7/XP instructions:

1. Click on Windows Start and go to Control Panel on the right pane.
2. Choose Add/Remove Programs.
   
   
3. Select Uninstall a program under Programs in Control Panel.
4. Click once on the unwanted application.
5. Click Uninstall/Change at the top.
6. Confirm with Yes.
7. Click OK and finish the removal.

Uninstall Google in Mac OS X system

The browser hijacker might have sneaked into the system when you installed one of the latest programs. Check the list of recent installs. You have to find and uninstall the potentially unwanted program.

1. Users who use OS X should click on Go button, which can be found at the top left corner of the screen and select Applications.
2. Wait until you see Applications folder and look for Google or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.

Fix Google redirect issue in Microsoft Edge browser

If browser hijacker affected Microsoft Edge, you have to clear all browsing data and reset the browser. Follow these steps presented bellow.

Delete suspicious extensions from MS Edge:

1. Go to the Menu by clicking on the three horizontal dots at the top-right.
2. Then pick Extensions.
   
   
3. Choose the Google redirect-related add ons on the list and click on the Gear icon.
4. Click on Uninstall at the bottom.

Clear cookies and other data:

1. Click on the Menu and from the context menu select Privacy & security.
2. Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear.
   
3. Choose everything except passwords, and click on Clear.

Alter new tab and homepage settings:

1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
2. Then find On startup section.
3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge fully:

1. Click on the keyboard Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Choose More details arrow at the bottom.
3. Go to Details tab.
   
4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it.
5. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

When none of the above solves the issue, you might need an advanced Edge reset method, but you need to backup your data before proceeding.

1. Find the following folder on the PC: C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
2. Press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select all folders.
   
3. Right-click on the selection and choose Delete
4. Right-click on the Start button and pick Windows PowerShell (Admin).
   
5. Copy and paste the following command, and then press Enter:

   Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions:

1. Open Edge and click Settings.
2. Then find Extensions.
   
3. Delete unwanted extensions with the Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

1. Click on Menu and then Settings.
2. Find Privacy and services.
3. Locate Clear browsing data, then click Choose what to clear.
   
4. Time range.
5. Click All time.
6. Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge browser fully:

1. Go to Settings.
2. On the left side, choose Reset settings.
   
3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
4. Click Reset.

Delete Google from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

To get rid of Google redirect problem you have to look through extensions list and remove all suspicious toolbars or add-ons that were installed to the Firefox.

Remove suspicious Firefox extensions:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the three horizontal lines at the top-right to open the menu.
2. Select Add-ons in the context menu.
   
3. Choose plugins that are creating issues like Google redirect and select Remove.

Reset the homepage on the browser:

1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner.
2. This time select Options.
3. Under Home section, enter your preferred site for the homepage that will open every time you launch Mozilla Firefox.

Clear cookies and site data:

1. Click Menu and pick Options.
2. Find the Privacy & Security section.
3. Scroll down to choose Cookies and Site Data.
   
4. Click on Clear Data… option.
5. Click Cookies and Site Data, Cached Web Content and press Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

When annoying sites and other Google redirect pieces still act intrusively and steps above haven't helped, reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox and go to the menu.
2. Click Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
   
3. Locate Give Firefox a tune-up section, click on Refresh Firefox…
4. Confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox on the pop-up. After this step, the Google redirect removal should be completed.
   

Chrome browser reset

Google Chrome is one of the most targeted browsers. You have to check the list of extensions. There you might find several suspicious plugins installed to your browser. You have to find questionable extensions and uninstall them.

Find and remove suspicious extensions from Google Chrome:

1. In Google Chrome, open the Menu by clicking three vertical dots at the top-right corner.
2. Select More tools > Extensions.
3. Once the window opens, you will see all the installed extensions.
4. Find any suspicious add-ons related to any PUP like Google redirect.
5. Uninstall them by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

1. Click the Menu and select Settings.
2. Find Privacy and security section.
3. Choose Clear browsing data.
4. Select Browsing history.
5. Cookies and other site data, also Cached images and files.
6. Click Clear data.

Alter settings of the homepage:

1. Go to the menu and choose Settings.
2. Find odd entries like Google redirect in the On startup section.
3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages.
4. Then click on three dots and look for the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome fully:

You might need to reset Google Chrome and properly eliminate all the Google redirect-components or associated installs:

1. Go to Chrome Settings.
2. Once there, scroll down to expand Advanced section.
3. Scroll down to choose Reset and clean up.
4. Click Restore settings to their original defaults.
5. Click Reset settings again to confirm and complete Google redirect removal.

Delete Google from Safari

Look through the list of recently installed extensions. Some suspicious plugins might have been installed without your knowledge. Uninstall all of them.

Get rid of questionable extensions from Safari:

1. Click Safari.
2. Then go to Preferences…
   
   
3. Choose Extensions on the menu.
4. Select the unwanted extension that is associated with Google redirect and select Uninstall.

Clear cookies from Safari:

1. Click Safari.
2. Choose Clear History…
   
   
3. From the drop-down menu under Clear, find and pick all history.
4. Confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari fully:

1. Click Safari and then Preferences…
2. Choose the Advanced tab.
3. Tick the Show Develop menu in the menu bar.
4. From the menu bar, click Develop.
   
   
5. Then select Empty Caches.