Why do search results by Foodkia.com seem so suspicious?
At first, Foodkia.com virus raises no suspicion. It changes browser’s homepage with a search engine that reminds Google. This search engine is located on Foodkia.com/s site, so an infected web browser will automatically redirects[1] you to it every time you launch it or a new tab in it. The indicted search tool claims that it provides Google Custom search results, which is true. Sadly, these customized search results[2] are filled with sponsored entries that point to third-party websites this potentially unwanted program (PUP) wants to promote. Even if you click on a safe-looking search result, you might still end up on a suspicious third-party page advertised by Foodkia.com redirect virus. One thing is clear – this search engine is not the most trustworthy one, so think twice before using it. Most likely you will be disappointed with it because providing relevant and organic search results[3] are clearly not the main mission of it. It simply wants to make money via pay-per-click advertising scheme. However, authors of such third-party applications are usually more interested in making potential profits than caring about their clients, so usually they do not even endorse content that these affiliate websites share.

Visiting unsafe websites[4] is obviously dangerous. You can be tricked into installing shady third-party applications, which might belong to spyware or malware category. You might also be redirected to gambling or gaming websites filled with more shady content. If you care about your or your family’s cyber security, better remove Foodkia.com browser hijacker from the system quickly. It is definitely not a good or safe program, and you will surely be better off without it. For successful Foodkia.com removal, we suggest using FortectIntego software. It can effectively scan your computer system and delete unwanted software precisely. It will also optimize the entire system afterwards, so it goes without saying that it is not a one-time tool, especially because you can perform on-demand scans every time you have suspicions about computer’s safety.
How did I get infected with this browser parasite?
If you want to continue browsing the Internet safely, you have to pay more attention to programs you install from the world wide web. Choose trustworthy download sources and carefully go through installation steps. Do not forget to read all information that software installers provide, and configure installation by selecting Custom or Advanced installation settings. In these settings, you will be greeted by a list of optional third-party programs suggested for you[5]. If you do not want to install shady third-party programs or browser toolbars that will try to push sponsored content to you via pop-up ads, banners, in-text links or search results, better deselect all suggestions and proceed with the installation then.
What is the best way to clean my computer from Foodkia.com remains?
It is very important to remove Foodkia.com virus properly. Removing only part of the infection can result in various problems, and your browsers might continuously launch Foodkia.com/s on homepage and new tabs. If you do not want to see this search engine in your eyes anymore, read instructions prepared by our experts – we have included screenshots of web browsers and settings to help you navigate through confusing settings and complete Foodkia.com removal procedure faster. If these instructions do not motivate you to begin the removal process, you can opt for automatic removal method and delete this threat in a few minutes.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

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

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

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

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

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

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- 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.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- 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.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

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

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

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

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

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

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- 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:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

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

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

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

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