Conduit Search Engine (or Search.conduit.com) is a browser hijacker that can significantly disrupt your online experience. It redirects your browser to unwanted pages and changes your default search engine. Here’s how to remove it and prevent future installations.
Identifying the Presence of Search.conduit.com
Symptômes de l'infection
- Your homepage or default search engine changes unexpectedly.
- You notice an influx of ads and pop-ups.
- Browser settings reset without your permission.
Removing Search.conduit.com from Your Browser
Google Chrome
- Supprimer les extensions suspectes :
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/
. - Look for any unfamiliar or suspicious extensions and click
Retirer
.
- Open Chrome and go to
- Reset Chrome Settings:
- Aller à
chrome://settings/
and scroll down toAvancé
. - Sous
Réinitialisation et nettoyage
, cliquezRétablir les paramètres par défaut
.
- Aller à
Mozilla Firefox
- Remove Suspicious Add-ons:
- Open Firefox and go to
about:addons
. - Find any unknown add-ons and click
Retirer
.
- Open Firefox and go to
- Reset Firefox Settings:
- Aller à
about:support
. - Cliquez sur
Rafraîchir Firefox
.
- Aller à
Microsoft Edge
- Remove Unwanted Extensions:
- Open Edge and go to
edge://extensions/
. - Identify and remove any suspicious extensions.
- Open Edge and go to
- Reset Edge Settings:
- Aller à
edge://settings/reset
. - Cliquez sur
Rétablir les valeurs par défaut des paramètres
.
- Aller à
Removing Search.conduit.com from Your System
Fenêtres
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs:
- Ouvrir
Panneau de contrôle
et se rendre sur le siteProgrammes et caractéristiques
. - Find any unfamiliar programs and click
Désinstaller
.
- Ouvrir
- Run an Anti-Malware Scan:
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool to scan your system and remove any threats.
macOS
- Remove Unwanted Applications:
- Ouvrir
Recherche
et se rendre sur le siteApplications
. - Drag any suspicious applications to the Trash and empty it.
- Ouvrir
- Use Anti-Malware Software:
- Run a comprehensive scan using a trusted anti-malware program.
Prévenir les infections futures
Pratiques de navigation sûres
- Avoid downloading software from untrusted sources.
- Be cautious of pop-ups and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
Regular System Maintenance
- Keep your operating system and software up to date.
- Regularly scan your system with a reputable antivirus program.
Using Browser Extensions Wisely
- Only install extensions from official web stores.
- Regularly review your browser extensions and remove those you no longer use.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove search.conduit.com from your browser and system and take preventative measures to avoid future infections.