A new ad-supported browser extension has been reported to be potentially unwanted program by security experts. beautifulalendar(.)net`s browser extension has been reported to “hijack” browsers of affected users changing the default search engine to search(.)beautifulcalendar(.)net. Users who have witnessed advertisements displayed to them should remove it from their computer since it may be indirectly dangerous to their information.
| Name | BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker |
| Type | Browser Hijacker |
| Short Description | The hijacker may set a suspicious search engine as a home page as well as a new tab page in Google Chrome. |
| Symptoms | The user may witness various adverts in different forms – pop-ups, ad-supported search results, highlighted text, banners. |
| Distribution Method | Via PUPs, installed by bundling or by visiting a the its official site that is advertising it. |
| Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
| User Experience | Join our forum to discuss about BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker. |
Beautifulcalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker – How Did I Get It
One way to get the browser extension is by directly downloading it from Beautifulcalendar`s website. This may happen if you have clicked on an online ad leading to it or simply being redirected to the software.
Another method of distribution may be by using bundled downloads. Such ad-supported applications are usually distributed by ad-supported software installers of other programs users download. For example, a user downloads a free media player online but instead of clicking on the original site of the program, he or she clicks on a third-party website that provides many different programs on one place and downloads the setup from there. Such setups may contain different options to tick or untick and they may contain a statement similar to “Add Beautifulcalendar as a free extra”. Usually, users choose the “Express” install options that skip those steps, instead of selecting “Advanced” or “Custom” install. This is how bundled downloads such as the Beautifulcalendar browser extension slip into user PCs.
Beautifulcalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker – What Does It Do
Once installed as an extension on your Google Chrome web browser, Beautifulcalendar may set the suspicious search engine, search(.)beautifulcalendar(.)net as a home page and a new tab page. When a search has been conducted, cookies are actively used:
Such cookies may collect data about your searches and according to Beatufiulcalendar`s privacy policy, may be used to display advertisements by third-party websites:
Furthermore, the search engine itself does not link to any privacy policy what so ever, which is rather suspicious:
Also, the software itself has been mentioned to display advertisements by third-party websites and mentions that they may collect different user information. Third-party advertisements may not only slow down your computer, but they may also link to suspicious websites that may conceal various dangers from you:
- They may redirect or advertise malicious URLs that may infect your computer with malware (Trojan Horses, Ransomware like Cryptowall 4.0, Worms, Viruses, Malicious Scripts, Exploit Kits).
- They may scam inexperienced users via tech support scams. Examples for this are the Fake BSOD Adware Support Net and BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure scams.
- Suspicious sites might lure users into filling out surveys with their personal and financial information, promising rewards like free trials and other fraudulent gifts that may or may not exist.
- Other sites that may collect personal user information or saved information such as passwords, browsing history, email address, online searches, clicks and other available information via suspicious extensions that add themselves without permission.
Beatufiulcalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker may be created with the one and only purpose to drive users to third-party websites via targeted advertisements based on cookies that collect user information on the user PC. Users are strongly advised to change their online accounts` passwords and don`t save them on their affected browser in case they see advertisements by beautifulcalendar Browser Hijacker.
Remove Beatufiulcalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker Fully
In case you have decided to uninstall this browser hijacker completely from your system it is strongly advisable to use the step-by-step manual below. Since such applications may leave modified or created registry entries and cookies behind after manual removal, we also advise using specific anti-malware software. Such software will scan the computer and automatically detect unwanted software as a result of having the browser hijacker on your computer. Also, having an advanced anti-malware program ensures that your computer is automatically protected against any further intrusions.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker in Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker.
Step 2: Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker and click “Remove”
After BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker 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 BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
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 BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker will be removed.
Step 3: Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
1. Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker.Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to automatically update.
Step1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Scan Computer Now’ button.
Step2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker files, click on the ‘Fix Threats’ button to remove them automatically and permanently.
Step3: Once the intrusions on your PC have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart it.
2. Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
1. Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan for and remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker. 2. Scan your PC with MalwareBytes to remove all BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker associated files automatically.Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.
Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.
Step 6: Review and click on ‘Next’ on the following 4 steps that will appear afterwards and after that click on the ‘Install’ button.
Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button and check the ‘Launch MalwareBytes AntiMalware’ check box.
Step 2: Wait for the software to update and then click on the blue ‘Scan Now’ button. If it doesnt start updating automatically, click on the blue ‘Update Now’ highlighted text.
Step 3: At this point, after clicking the ‘Scan Now’ button, the system should start scanning your PC. It may take a while but be patient – it is worth it.
Step 4: After the scan has been complete and all of the threats have been identified, click on the ‘Remove Selected’ button to detelete them permanently.
Step 5: Once the scan has completed, MalwareBytes will prompt you to restart your computer. It is recommended to save all your data you are working on before restarting.
4. Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker with STOPZilla AntiMalware
1. Install STOPZilla Anti Malware to scan for and remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker. 2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker associated files completely.Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.
Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.
Step 6: Review and click on the ‘Install’ button.
Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button.
Step 2: Wait for the software to automatically scan and then click on the ‘Repair Now’ button. If it does not scan automatically, click on the ‘Scan Now’ button.
Step 3: After the removal of all threats and associated objects, you should Restart your PC.
4. Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future
Security engineers recommend that you back up your files immediately, preferably on an external memory carrier in order to be able to restore them. In order to protect yourself from BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker (For Windows Users) please follow these simple steps:
1. For Windows 7 and earlier 1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 1. Enabling the Windows Defense Feature (Previous Versions)1-Click on Windows Start Menu
2-Type Backup And Restore
3-Open it and click on Set Up Backup
4-A window will appear asking you where to set up backup. You should have a flash drive or an external hard drive. Mark it by clicking on it with your mouse then click on Next.
5-On the next window, the system will ask you what do you want to backup. Choose the ‘Let Me Choose’ option and then click on Next.
6-Click on ‘Save settings and run backup’ on the next window in order to protect your files from possible attacks by BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker.
2-In the window type ‘filehistory’ and press Enter
3-A File History window will appear. Click on ‘Configure file history settings’
4-The configuration menu for File History will appear. Click on ‘Turn On’. After its on, click on Select Drive in order to select the backup drive. It is recommended to choose an external HDD, SSD or a USB stick whose memory capacity is corresponding to the size of the files you want to backup.
5-Select the drive then click on ‘Ok’ in order to set up file backup and protect yourself from BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker.
1- Press Windows button + R keys.
2- A run windows should appear. In it type ‘sysdm.cpl’ and then click on Run.
3- A System Properties windows should appear. In it choose System Protection.
5- Click on Turn on system protection and select the size on the hard disk you want to utilize for system protection.
6- Click on Ok and you should see an indication in Protection settings that the protection from BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker is on.
Restoring a file via Windows Defense feature:
1-Right-click on the encrypted file, then choose Properties.
2-Click on the Previous Versions tab and then mark the last version of the file.
3-Click on Apply and Ok and the file encrypted by BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker should be restored.
Ventsislav Krastev
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- Guide 4: Erase BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker
Step 2: Uninstall BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker will be removed.
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Eliminate BeautifulCalendar(.)net Browser Hijacker from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
