Como remover o Snap.do (sequestrador de navegador)

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Snap.do is a browser hijacker that modifies your browser settings without permission. It can alter your homepage, default search engine, and new tab page, causing unwanted redirections and advertisements. This guide will help you remove Snap.do from your system and prevent it from being installed again.

Identifying Snap.do on Your System

Symptoms of Snap.do Infection
  • Unexpected changes in your browser’s homepage or search engine.
  • New toolbars or extensions you didn’t install.
  • Increased number of ads or pop-ups.
  • Desempenho lento do navegador.

Removing Snap.do from Windows

Uninstall Programs
  1. Abrir o Painel de Controle:
    • Imprensa Win + R, tipo painel de controlee pressione Enter.
  2. Access Programs and Features:
    • Click on “Uninstall a program” under “Programs”.
  3. Find Snap.do and Related Programs:
    • Look for Snap.do or any suspicious programs you don’t recognize.
  4. Desinstalação:
    • Select the program and click “Uninstall”.

Remover extensões do navegador
  1. Google Chrome:
    • Click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
    • Go to “More tools” > “Extensions”.
    • Find Snap.do or suspicious extensions and click “Remove”.
  2. Mozilla Firefox:
    • Click the three lines in the upper-right corner.
    • Go to “Add-ons” > “Extensions”.
    • Find and remove Snap.do.
  3. Microsoft Edge:
    • Click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
    • Go to “Extensions”.
    • Locate Snap.do and click “Remove”.

Redefinir configurações do navegador

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
  2. Go to “Settings” > “Advanced” > “Reset and clean up”.
  3. Click “Restore settings to their original defaults” and confirm.

Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the three lines in the upper-right corner.
  2. Go to “Help” > “Troubleshooting Information”.
  3. Click “Refresh Firefox” and confirm.

Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
  2. Go to “Settings” > “Reset settings”.
  3. Click “Restore settings to their default values” and confirm.

Removing Snap.do from macOS

Uninstall Suspicious Applications
  1. Abrir o Finder:
    • Navigate to “Applications”.
  2. Look for Snap.do:
    • Find Snap.do or any suspicious apps.
  3. Move to Trash:
    • Arraste o aplicativo para a Lixeira e esvazie a Lixeira.

Remover extensões do navegador
  1. Safári:
    • Open Safari and go to “Preferences” > “Extensions”.
    • Find and uninstall Snap.do or suspicious extensions.
  2. Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox:
    • Follow the steps mentioned in the Windows section for these browsers.

Use um software antimalware

Scan and Remove Malware
  1. Install Anti-Malware Software:
    • Download and install a reputable anti-malware program like Malwarebytes.
  2. Executar uma varredura completa:
    • Open the software and run a full system scan.
  3. Remove Detected Threats:
    • Follow the prompts to remove any detected threats.

Prevenção de infecções futuras

Seja cauteloso com os downloads
  1. Download de fontes confiáveis:
    • Only download software from official or reputable websites.
  2. Read User Reviews:
    • Check reviews before installing new software.

Monitor Browser Extensions
  1. Regularly Check Extensions:
    • Periodically review your browser extensions and remove any you don’t recognize.
  2. Extensões de limite:
    • Only install necessary extensions from trusted sources.

Use software de segurança
  1. Install Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software:
    • Keep your security software updated and run regular scans.
  2. Ativar a proteção em tempo real:
    • Ensure real-time protection is enabled to detect threats immediately.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove Snap.do from your system and protect your devices from future infections.