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IE redirect virus also known as Explorer redirect virus, Internet Explorer redirect virus or IE hijacker, is classified as a browser hijacker. Many users refer to the hijacker as a virus because it has the capabilities to alter both browser and system settings. The default search engine may also be changed without the user’s consent. Furthermore, IE redirect virus may inject various pop-up advertisements into Internet Explorer.
Those pop-ups may try to trick the user into thinking that a crucial update is missing. Users should not believe any claims associated with the IE redirect. Clicking any of the given content may redirect them to attack’s pages where malware is distributed, or phishing is executed.
IE redirect virus Distribution Method
The browser hijacker that targets Internet Explorer may have been available as an optional component in freeware bundles. Bundled downloads are often applied by both developers and digital marketers for financial reasons. Developers pack their products to monetize various platforms or to cover money losses. Even though bundling is not an illegal action, it may be done in quite a misleading manner so that the user remains unaware of additional downloads. Bundling can be avoided by opting for the custom installer and unchecking unnecessary pieces of software.
IE redirect virus Description and Risk Evaluation
Browser hijackers may not be defined as malicious, but they cause several issues on an affected system. As already mentioned, the home page and search provider may be changed without the user’s knowledge. Using the suggested search provider may seriously compromise the user’s online safety. Suspicious search engines are known to display predefined results. Clicking any of the given links may redirect the user to threatening web pages.
The longer the browser hijacker is running in the background of the system, the more vulnerable the user is to further malware infiltration. In addition, hijackers may alter the Windows registry so that their removal is more challenging especially to inexperienced users.
IE redirect virus Removal Options
To clean their systems, users should consider running a full system scan with the help of a trustworthy AV tool. The steps given below the article will be of great assistance.
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari
Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select IE redirect virus and click “Remove”
After IE redirect virus is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu
Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“
From the opened “Extensions” menu locate IE redirect virus and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.
After IE redirect virus is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Internet Explorer:
Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’
In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’
Select IE redirect virus to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After IE redirect virus has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Safari
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’ In the new window select ‘Extensions’ Click once on IE redirect virus Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall IE redirect virus. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the IE redirect virus will be removed.
To clean your computer with the award-winning software Spy Hunter – It is highly recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter.
An inspired writer and content manager who has been with SensorsTechForum for 4 years. Enjoys ‘Mr. Robot’ and fears ‘1984’. Focused on user privacy and malware development, she strongly believes in a world where cybersecurity plays a central role. If common sense makes no sense, she will be there to take notes. Those notes may later turn into articles!
IE redirect virus also known as Explorer redirect virus, Internet Explorer redirect virus or IE hijacker, is classified as a browser hijacker. Many users refer to the hijacker as a virus because it has the capabilities to alter both browser and system settings. The default search engine may also be changed without the user’s consent. Furthermore, IE redirect virus may inject various pop-up advertisements into Internet Explorer. 
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
