Remove SafeHomepage(.)com Hijacker Fully from Your PC

by Berta Bilbao | June 30, 2016 | 0 Comments ad-supported application, browser extension, browser hijacker, redirects

Threat Summary SafeHomepage(.)com – How Did I Get It?SafeHomepage(.)com – More About It Remove SafeHomepage(.)com Completely from Your PC

SafeHomepage(.)com is the primary domain of a search engine, considered browser hijacker. This hijacker alters browser settings, like the homepage, the search engine, and new tab page. A toolbar or an extension could be added to any of your browser applications. To remove the browser hijacker, you should continue reading the article to the end.

Threat Summary

Name	SafeHomepage(.)com
Type	Browser Hijacker, PUP
Short Description	Browsers you have will have changed settings, like the homepage, the search engine and the new tab.
Symptoms	You could get redirected from the homepage or the new tab while browsing. You could see ads in browsers created by the hijacker.
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 SafeHomepage(.)com.

SafeHomepage(.)com – How Did I Get It?

You can get SafeHomepage with third-party installation setups. Hijackers like this one take control over your browser apps without you realizing. Bundle packs and installations for freeware programs might get the hijacker on your PC. By default, the freeware install setups have some features selected for installation, but could be hidden. The additive features include software. To avoid unneeded software installs, you should search for Custom or Advanced options and deselect those you want.

The SafeHomepage hijacker could easily get inside your computer system alongside advertisements, like pop-up banners and similar ones. Another way of spreading is suspicious sites visits, containing redirects. The websites might be partnered in some way with SafeHomepage(.)com. Browsers that can be affected are: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox.

SafeHomepage(.)com – More About It

SafeHomepage(.)com is the main domain of a search engine and a browser hijacker named SafeHomepage. The search engine has the web address – Searches.safehomepage(.)com and has an in-built toolbar.

Above you see the SafeHomepage browser hijacker. If software associated with it finds a way to your machine, preferences and settings of browsers you have will get modified. The new tab and homepage along with the search engine will be the settings that will most likely undergo changes. Know that a toolbar or a sidebar might show up as well.

An extension or browser add-ons related to SafeHomepage might set in your browsers. If you see such extensions added, be aware that they also have hijacking capabilities. Many of them will arrive with other applications inside a bundle. The extensions might redirect you to the SafeHomepage(.)com site or others, which are its partners and affiliates.

SafeHomepage(.)com can redirect you to other places. When you use its search engine, you will witness lots of adverts, in-text linking, and sponsored results. Targeted content may fill up almost the whole page. An example of one such search results page is displayed in the above image for you to see.

SafeHomepage will filter all of your search queries, gather information about you, your habits and internet usage. Be careful what you type in if you use its search.

The Privacy Policy of SafeHomepage(.)com is short but filled with plenty of information for you to see that both personally and non-personally identifying information are collected. Your IP address can personally identify you, so that is reason enough for you not to trust this hijacker.

You can see the Privacy Policy:

The following information could be collected:

Your access and use of Safehomepage
Your web request
Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
The browser configuration of your computer
The date and time of your request
The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the referring and exiting websites
The search terms you submit
Links you click upon the results pages
Other similar information

Browsing through SafeHomepage(.)com or using its related services, automatically gives your consent for the collection of information about you and your computer device. The policy claims that any collected personal information will not be rented, shared or sold with third parties, unless certain circumstances occur – if a court order is issued or perhaps if the company is being sold. If you visit other sites from the search results of the hijacker, other privacy policies will be in place.

Remove SafeHomepage(.)com Completely from Your PC

To remove SafeHomepage(.)com manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal manual provided below. In case the manual removal does not get rid of the hijacker and its files effectively, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such software can keep your computer secure in the future.

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

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

Guide 4: Erase SafeHomepage(.)com from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall SafeHomepage(.)com from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove SafeHomepage(.)com from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate SafeHomepage(.)com from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove SafeHomepage(.)com

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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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

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

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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 SafeHomepage(.)com from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com:

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 SafeHomepage(.)com. 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 SafeHomepage(.)com. 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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com. 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 SafeHomepage(.)com files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as SafeHomepage(.)com, 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 SafeHomepage(.)com:

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

Remove SafeHomepage(.)com 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.

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

Erase SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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 SafeHomepage(.)com 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.