Remove FunCustomCreations Browser Hijacker

by Gergana Ivanova | January 12, 2018 | 0 Comments browser hijacker, removal guide

Threat Summary FunCustomCreations – Distribution FunCustomCreations – Overview Search.hmylocaltransit.co – Privacy Policy How to Remove Search.hmylocaltransit.co Redirect

This article will help you to remove FunCustomCreations hijacker completely from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari browsers and the PC.

FunCustomCreations is a browser hijacker that occupies all browsers installed on the compromised machine. It pushes a questionable search engine that appears on each new tab. А browser affected by FunCustomCreations may also have altered homepage and default search engine settings. An extension of the same name may be installed in Chrome browser. The efficient removal of FunCustomCreations hijacker can be accomplished with the help of our guide at the end of the article.

Threat Summary

Name	FunCustomCreations
Type	Browser Hijacker, PUP
Short Description	Affectes browsers to change their homepage, search engine and new tab.
Symptoms	The homepage, new tab and search engine of affected browsers push questionable search engine. You will be redirected and could see sponsored content.
Distribution Method	Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss FunCustomCreations.

FunCustomCreations – Distribution

FunCustomCreations is mainly distributed via installers of third-party apps. A lot of free apps have additional components in their setups. Those components are usually potentially unwanted programs that are set for a default installation so they sneak into the system without your knowledge. Such an adverse effect can be avoided by choosing the Advanced or Custom options of the installer. Most of the times these options reveal all components of the installer and provide options to deselect all you don’t desire.

Compromised web pages used in malvertising campaigns may also deliver the nasty FunCustomCreations hijacker. One more way of distribution appears to be a browser extension of the same name that can be found on Chrome web store.

Currently, the suspicious FunCustomCreations browser extension is available only for Google Chrome. However, the hijacker may find a way to occupy other frequently used browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari.

FunCustomCreations – Overview

FunCustomCreations is classified as a potentially unwanted program that alters essential browser settings. Once it sneaks into the browser it can change your default search engine, the homepage, and the new tab page. Afterward, its main page starts to appear each time you open the affected browser. On the main page of FunCustomCreations hijacker has a hoax search engine as well as quick access to several commonly used online services. Below you can see a picture of how an affected Chrome browser looks like:

Even though the search engine provided by FunCustomCreations hijacker resembles a lot those of reputable providers like Google, Bing and Yahoo it does not use its own search database. Its search engine is enchanced by Google, however, almost all of the results on the first page displays advertisements.

The truth is that FunCustomCreations pushes its questionable search engine so aggressively in an attempt to obtain certain details about your online behavior and record them on its servers. Then the hijacker starts to deliver you various kinds of offers and sponsored content based on your interests. Ads like banners, pop-ups, pop-unders, videos, and hyperlinks may flood your browser causing slow browser performance.

In addition, FunCustomCreations hijacker may install a dubious browser extension of the same name in Chrome browser. Once it is added to the browser it can do several things:

Read and change all your data on the websites you visit
Replace the page you see when opening a new tab
Read and change your browsing history
Manage your downloads
Manage your apps, extensions and themes

Search.hmylocaltransit.co – Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy section of FunCustomCreations browser hijacker can be accessed by a hyperlink “Privacy” situated on its main page. It redirects you to Mindspark’s main EULA and Policy page. It has not been updated since February 2016 and below you can see how it looks like:

The company acknowledges the collection of the following information:

Your name
Your address
Email address
Telephone number
Number of your page views
What links you clicked
Your login times

According to the policy Mindspark the company owner of FunCustomCreations hijacker may do the following with the records of your information:

Mindspark, its Affiliates, or Service Providers may transfer information that we collect about you, including personal information across borders and from your country or jurisdiction to other countries or jurisdictions around the world.

and

By downloading, registering for and/or using Mindspark’s Services, you consent to the transfer of information to the U.S. or to any other country in which Mindspark, its Affiliates or Service Providers maintain facilities and the use and disclosure of information about you as described in this Privacy Policy.

How to Remove Search.hmylocaltransit.co Redirect

To remove FunCustomCreations from the affected browsers and the PC follow the step-by-step removal instructions provided below. In case that after the manual removal you still get redirects to FunCustomCreations hijacker be advised to run a scan with an advanced anti-malware tool. The scan process will simplify a lot the removal as it will easily locate all leftovers on the system. Then you can eliminate completely the annoying FunCustomCreations with a few mouse clicks.

Gergana Ivanova

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Guide 1: How to Remove FunCustomCreations from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of FunCustomCreations on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove FunCustomCreations in Google Chrome.

Guide 4: Erase FunCustomCreations from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall FunCustomCreations from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove FunCustomCreations from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate FunCustomCreations from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable FunCustomCreations Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

How to Remove FunCustomCreations from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove FunCustomCreations

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria

1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall FunCustomCreations 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:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by FunCustomCreations 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 FunCustomCreations there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

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.

IMPORTANT!
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.

Step 4: Scan for FunCustomCreations with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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Malware Removal Tool

It is 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. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Get rid of FunCustomCreations from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall FunCustomCreations and remove related files and objects

OFFER

Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to FunCustomCreations:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to FunCustomCreations. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to FunCustomCreations. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

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 FunCustomCreations 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:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as FunCustomCreations. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

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 FunCustomCreations files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as FunCustomCreations, 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.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for FunCustomCreations:

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove FunCustomCreations 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 FunCustomCreations 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.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Uninstall FunCustomCreations 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 FunCustomCreations 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 FunCustomCreations will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Eliminate FunCustomCreations 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.