Nova.Rambler.ru virus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
Nova.Rambler.ru is one of Rambler Search versions
Nova.Rambler.ru virus (alternatively known as Rambler Search) is a browser hijacker which tries to look like a reliable search engine filled with various functions. You can find Games, News, Horoscopes and similar sections on its main page. However, don't be too quick to fall for its vivid design and stunning images because it has already been reported to cause unwanted redirects to hxxps://r0.ru, annoying pop-up ads and similar issues.
Rambler Search can hijack all of your browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and other widely-used browsers. Then, it initiates constant redirects to its partners' websites just to increase the number of their visitors. Besides, this suspicious search engine can track its users and collect non-personal information behind their back.
If you have never thought about the danger related to such activity, you should know that your computer's IP address, your logins and similar information can be sold to questionable third parties. However, you can always prevent these activities by initiating Nova.Rambler.ru removal from Chrome and other web browsers.
As we have already mentioned, redirects to this domain and similar unwanted activities are initiated for generating visitors' traffic to specific websites. Such activity is illegal, especially when you enlist shady advertisers. Keep in mind that this potentially unwanted program can show you whatever it wants.
In other words, it can show you sponsored search results among the normal ones. Besides, Rambler virus can fill them with misleading ads and fake alters reporting about needed software updates. Keep in mind that such “offers” should be avoided as the most of them have been used to promote malware.[1]
Besides, IT analysts are more than sure that the distribution of such hijackers has been performed using illegal techniques. If you found this search engine on your browser, you are dealing with “hijack”[2] problem.
Questions about Nova.Rambler.ru virus
No matter how appealing and refreshing the image of this website seems, we highly recommend you to remove Nova.Rambler.ru. You can do it with Reimage or other reliable anti-spyware right after installing it and updating to the latest version.
Click 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').
If you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.
Right click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'
Right click on browsers' icon and select 'Properties'
Select 'Shortcut' tab and delete 'http://isearch.babylon.com...' or other suspicious URL
Cick 'Go' and select 'Applications'
Click on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'
Click on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'
Right click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'
Delete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changes
Go to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button again
Go to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'
Select 'Clear' button
Open the start menu and select 'Task Manager'
Right-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'
Select 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show up
Find Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'
Go to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'
Find Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'
Copy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'
Click on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'
Select 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of them
When in 'General' tab, delete malicious URL from 'Home Page' section or click on 'Restore to Default' button. Click 'OK' to save changes
Click on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'
Click on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of times
Click on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'
Look for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin icon
After clicking on menu and 'Settings', select 'Set pages'
Click 'X' to remove malicious URLs
When in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'
Click 'X' to remove malicious URLs
When in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on it
Click on 'Reset' button to complete your removal
Click on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'
Go to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-ons
When in 'General', delete malicious URL and enter your desired domain name
Click on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'
Select all options and click on 'Reset' button
Before you rush to set the website as the primary one, you should get acquainted with the provisions of the Privacy Policy of Nova.Rambler.ru. It has become a common sense to ignore this document full of detailed and boring text. However, Privacy policy, End User's Agreement and similar information has always been considered valuable[3] because it reveals whether you should use the software or not.
The most important thing is that Rambler Search discloses sponsored content[4] and other website usage details. However, the web page fails to provide any information how it ensures the protection of users personal data. Therefore, we should warn you that the collected data about you may be shared with unknown companies. Internet privacy has become a widely-escalated issue, especially due to the fact that users have been forgetting it for years.
To protect yourself from the loss of your email address, logins and similar information, make sure you remove Nova.Rambler.ru permanently.
Distribution techniques used to spread the virus
“Bundling” is considered to be the main method used by this browser hijacker to spread around. This widely-used technique remains profitable tool as netizens rarely give a second look before hitting the “Install” button. As a result, they miss additional add-ons which often happen to be unwanted adware, browser hijackers, toolbars, and plug-ins.
Likewise, they install it along with a preferred application. Keep in mind that such method is applied even when you install Skype or Adobe Flash Player. The popularity of the latter has significantly deteriorated due to continuing reports on security flaws[5].
What is more, the application served as a disguise for a number hijack techniques. In short, whether you are downloading a well-known or completely brand new tool, select “Custom” settings. They will reveal optional tools, and you will be able to opt out of them before they tiptoe into a device. That is how you will be able to escape hijack in the future.
Nova.Rambler.com removal guide
You can remove Nova.Rambler.ru and other browser hijackers with the help of two ways – with or without anti-spyware. As we have said, it is a potentially unwanted program, not a virus, so you can try using manual removal option as well. However, if you think that you are not very experienced in virus removal, you should entrust Nova.Rambler.ru removal to an anti-spyware application.
This utility will locate all components and eradicate them permanently. Besides, it will also take care of the further protection of your computer.
In addition, if you think that you are capable of performing manual virus removal on your computer, we recommend you to combine automatic and manual methods for an extra layer of protection. Remove the virus by following the guide given below. Make sure you fix every browser on your computer, even if you can't see a virus on it.
You can remove Nova.Rambler.ru automatically with a help of one of these programs: Reimage, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareWebroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus, Malwarebytes Anti Malware. We recommend these applications because they can easily delete potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.
Manual Nova.Rambler.ru virus Removal Guide:
Erase Nova.Rambler.ru from Windows systems
To remove this hijacker from Windows, you need to remove all entries that belong to the same developer, Rambler. You can also get rid of other programs that were installed on your computer without your knowledge.
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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
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If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
- Uninstall Nova.Rambler.ru and related programs
Here, look for Nova.Rambler.ru or any other recently installed suspicious programs. -
Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
- Remove Nova.Rambler.ru from Windows shortcuts
Right click on the shortcut of Mozilla Firefox and select Properties. -
Go to Shortcut tab and look at the Target field. Delete malicious URL that is related to your virus.
Repeat steps that are given above with all browsers' shortcuts, including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Make sure you check all locations of these shortcuts, including Desktop, Start Menu and taskbar.
WindowsMac OS XInternet ExplorerMicrosoft EdgeFirefoxGoogle ChromeSafariGet rid of Nova.Rambler.ru from Mac OS X system
To get rid of Rambler Search from Mac OS X, you need to uninstall all suspicious entries. We highly recommend uninstalling programs from the same developer.
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If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.
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Wait until you see Applications folder and look for Nova.Rambler.ru or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.
Eliminate Nova.Rambler.ru from Internet Explorer (IE)
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Remove dangerous add-ons
Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top right corner of the browser and choose Manage Add-ons. -
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for Nova.Rambler.ru and other suspicious plugins. Disable these entries by clicking Disable:
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Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of the browser and select Internet Options. Stay in General tab. -
Here, remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Click Apply to save changes.
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Reset Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon (menu) again and select Internet options. Go to Advanced tab. - Here, select Reset.
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When in the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset again to complete Nova.Rambler.ru removal.
Uninstall Nova.Rambler.ru virus from Microsoft Edge
To fix Microsoft Edge, you need to follow a guide given below. It will help you remove Rambler virus from your computer.
Reset Microsoft Edge settings (Method 1):
- Launch Microsoft Edge app and click More (three dots at the top right corner of the screen).
- Click Settings to open more options.
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Once Settings window shows up, click Choose what to clear button under Clear browsing data option.
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Here, select all what you want to remove and click Clear.
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Now you should right-click on the Start button (Windows logo). Here, select Task Manager.
- When in Processes tab, search for Microsoft Edge.
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Right-click on it and choose Go to details option. If can’t see Go to details option, click More details and repeat previous steps.
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When Details tab shows up, find every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right click on each of them and select End Task to end these entries.
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser (Method 2):
If Method 1 failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method.
- Note: you need to backup your data before using this method.
- Find this folder on your computer:
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe. -
Select every entry which is saved on it and right click with your mouse. Then Delete option.
- Click the Start button (Windows logo) and type in window power in Search my stuff line.
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Right-click the Windows PowerShell entry and choose Run as administrator.
- Once Administrator: Windows PowerShell window shows up, paste this command line after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
Once these steps are finished, Nova.Rambler.ru should be removed from your Microsoft Edge browser.
WindowsMac OS XInternet ExplorerMicrosoft EdgeFirefoxGoogle ChromeSafariDelete Nova.Rambler.ru from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Add-ons → Extensions. -
Here, select Nova.Rambler.ru and other questionable plugins. Click Remove to delete these entries.
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Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the menu (top right corner), choose Options → General. - Here, delete malicious URL and enter preferable website or click Restore to default.
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Click OK to save these changes.
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Reset Mozilla Firefox
Click on the Firefox menu on the top left and click on the question mark. Here, choose Troubleshooting Information. -
Now you will see Reset Firefox to its default state message with Reset Firefox button. Click this button for several times and complete Nova.Rambler.ru removal.
Remove Nova.Rambler.ru from Google Chrome
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Delete malicious plugins
Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Tools → Extensions. -
Here, select Nova.Rambler.ru and other malicious plugins and select trash icon to delete these entries.
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Change your homepage and default search engine if it was altered by your virus
Click on menu icon and choose Settings. -
Here, look for the Open a specific page or set of pages under On startup option and click on Set pages.
- Now you should see another window. Here, delete malicious search sites and enter the one that you want to use as your homepage.
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Click on menu icon again and choose Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
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When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search sites. You should leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
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Reset Google Chrome
Click on menu icon on the top right of your Google Chrome and select Settings. -
Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Reset browser settings.
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Click Reset to confirm this action and complete Nova.Rambler.ru removal.
Erase Nova.Rambler.ru from Safari
- Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences. -
Here, select Extensions and look for Nova.Rambler.ru or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
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Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Open your Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu section. Here, select Preferences as it was displayed previously and select General. -
Here, look at the Homepage field. If it was altered by Nova.Rambler.ru, remove unwanted link and enter the one that you want to use for your searches. Remember to include the "http://" before typing in the address of the page.
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Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari.... -
Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Nova.Rambler.ru removal process.
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