What is omigaplus.exe? Should I remove it?

omigaplus.exe is a malicious file, which shouldn't be allowed to stay on your computer. No matter that it looks harmless, this executable file may lead you to various issues, including the suspicious activity on each of your web browsers (IE, Mozilla, Google Chrome), issues during your browsing on the Internet and even the appearance of other unknown programs on your computer. Typically, this file can be found in Task Manager. If you have just noticed it, you must terminate it and also scan your PC with updated anti-spyware because it is known that omigaplus.exe is related to browser hijackers!

Similarly to omiga-plus.exe, omigaplus.exe belongs to a potentially unwanted program (PUP), which is also known as a browser hijacker. This program is called Omiga Plus. However, sometimes this file is also used by isearch.omiga-plus.com, which hails from the same family as Omiga Plus. Please, do NOT keep these applications on your PC because they have nothing to do with reputable search engines, such as Google, Yahoo or Bing! Even more, when used for browsing on the Internet, Omiga Plus may show you altered search results that may lead you to insecure websites. Besides, just like any other browser hijacker, this application may start collecting data that is related to your browsing habits. Typically, such viruses collect information about people's mostly visited websites, data that they enter when visiting them, their PCs' IP address or location. It may look like personally non-identifiable information but there is no guarantee that Omiga Plus virus won't start collecting different type of data. If you want to protect yourself, you need to remove omigaplus.exe and other components that all belong to this browser hijacker.

You can download omigaplus.exe and other suspicious files from the Internet in a bundle with other programs, so the main thing that you need to remember is attentive installation of the freeware, shareware and other type of software. Please, make sure that you select Custom or Advanced installation option instead of the Quick or Recommended installation method when installing programs on your PC. After doing so, you shouldn't forget to uncheck all pre-checked check marks that claim that you want to install Omiga Plus or change your start page to isearch.omiga-plus.com. If you think that it's too late, you need to scan your computer with one of these programs and remove suspicious programs that are hiding in it: RestoroIntego,SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes.