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  • Verified · Jan 2017

How to remove Search.conquerworld.fr virus

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Lucia Danes · Virus researcher

Search.conquerworld.fr hijacks French web browsers

Search.conquerworld.fr virus is a dubious French search engine that claims to deliver aggregated results from several search engines and do not collect or store information about the users. This search engine is powered by searx[1] which is known as a free metasearch engine. However, this search provider has already caught cyber security specialists’ eyes. One of the reasons why is that it spreads using doubtful method – bundling. This method allows stepping inside the computer without users’ knowledge. Once inside Search.conquerworld.fr browser hijacker attacks all web browsers installed on the affected computer. During the hijack, it replaces default homepage and search engine to its domain. Hence, when users launch the affected browser, this bogus website appears. If you see this change on your browser, you should not tolerate it. Start Search.conquerworld.fr removal immediately and get rid of the browser hijacker until it hasn’t caused you more problems. The main problems related to this hijacker are modified search results, sudden redirects to the third-party websites, increased amount of ads, inability to reset previous browsers’ settings.

The most troublesome features are related to Search.conquerworld.fr redirect issues. Unexpected redirects might occur when you browse the Internet or when you start typing the necessary address. Hence, you may accidentally end up on gambling, gaming or even adult-themed website that are categorized as hard-risk sites[2]. However, it’s not the only redirect problem. We have already mentioned that Search.conquerworld.fr virus is capable of modifying search results. Hence, it might include some sponsored links that might also lead to the potentially dangerous websites. Even one visit to the infected site might end up with data or money loss[3]. Of course, we do not say that all results provided by this search engine are malicious. However, before using it, you should be aware of the fact that the risk of cyber infections[4] is quite high. We do not recommend risking your computer’s safety and suggest getting rid of it as soon as possible. The quickest and simplest way to remove Search.conquerworld.fr is using anti-malware/anti-spyware software, such as FortectIntego.

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Why was your homepage changed without your knowledge?

Browser hijackers are annoying potentially unwanted applications that spread in the software bundle as optional components. Sadly, the majority of computer users are not aware of secure software installation. When installing new programs under Quick or Recommended settings, you risk to encounter Search.conquerworld.fr hijack or install other PUPs without realizing it. It may happen because these installation settings do not openly disclose about additional downloads. We want to remind that the only safe and recommended installation settings are Advanced/Custom. Slowly going through the installation setup, you might encounter pre-selected optional applications or statements agreeing to make Search.conquerworld.fr as your default search engine. Make sure you deselect all these entries because they are not worth having on your PC. Most of the time you can expect only chaos and interferences instead of enhancing the browsing experience. What is more, always read the Privacy Policy and License Agreement before installing new applications, and follow other online security tips[5].

Options for Search.conquerworld.fr removal

Despite the fact that browser hijackers are minor cyber parasites, you should not delay its removal. The longer you let it reside on your PC, the more problems it may cause. For example, it might install additional applications that are capable of tracking your data. Besides, all cyber infections reduce computer’s security and make the system more vulnerable. As a result, your computer becomes attractive to other malware. For Search.conquerworld.fr removal we have to suggestions – you can go for automatic or manual elimination methods. The latter option might be a challenge for not so experienced computer users, but our prepared instructions should help you to solve this problem. However, we believe that it’s better to remove Search.conquerworld.fr automatically than manually. Professional security tools can detect and eliminate all components that might be related to the browser hijacker.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

  1. Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
  2. Select Reset.
  3. In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.Reset Internet Explorer

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

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

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

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