Remove Footybase.com

Remove Footybase.com

About Footybase.com

Footybase.com is advertised as a search engine but is considered to be a browser hijacker. Footybase.com is seen as browser hijacker because it can get on your computer without you knowing it. By visiting rogue domains and installing free software carelessly, you might end up with Footybase.com or a similar browser hijacker. What it does is, it changes the settings of your browser so that your home page, search engine and new tabs become Footybase.com/search.php. You can not change the settings back to what they were before without having to uninstall Footybase.com browser hijacker. It does not have any beneficial functions, therefore we recommend you do not keep it and delete Footybase.com.

How did I end up with Footybase.com redirect virus

The answer lies in how you use your computer. The Internet is full of websites that have numerous malicious viruses just waiting for you. If you have the tendency to visit such sites, there is no surprise you picked up Footybase.com along the way. Never go to websites that seem suspicious and you will not have that problem.

Footybase.com can spread through free software as well. When users download a program and install it, they usually make the mistake of doing it in Default settings. By doing so, many users miss additional items being installed along with the free software. If you want to avoid having to delete Footybase.com and similar, always check Advanced (Custom) settings. That way you will be able to see what is being installed and prevent it, if necessary.

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What does Footybase.com redirect virus do

If Footybase.com browser hijacker gets on your computer, it changes the settings of your browser, sets your home page, new tabs and search engine to its domain. It does that without your permission and you can not change the settings back without having to remove Footybase.com. That is a typical characteristic of a browser hijacker. If you do not terminate Footybase.com and use it, you are putting your computer in danger. Footybase.com browser hijacker exposes you to ads that can lead you to malicious websites. As mentioned before, those websites could be full of viruses, and a browser hijacker could be the least of your problems.

Footybase.com removal

Once you notice it has taken control of your browser, uninstall Footybase.com as soon as possible. Footybase.com removal is possible both manually and automatically but we recommend you use anti-malware software to remove Footybase.com from your computer. Instructions on how to erase Footybase.com will be provided below.

 

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WiperSoft.com is not sponsored, affiliated, linked to or owned by malware developers or distributors that are referred to in this article. The article does NOT endorse or promote malicious programs. The intention behind it is to present useful information that will help users to detect and eliminate malware from their computer by using WiperSoft and/or the manual removal guide.

The article should only be used for educational purposes. If you follow the instructions provided in the article, you agree to be bound by this disclaimer. We do not guarantee that the article will aid you in completely removing the malware from your PC. Malicious programs are constantly developing, which is why it is not always easy or possible to clean the computer by using only the manual removal guide.

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