12/06/2013

How do I remove Snap.do(search.snapdo.com), how to get rid of snap-do(SnapDo) completely



“Every time I open a new webpage on Mozilla it directs me to 'search.snapdo.com' (quotes removed) instead of the default homepage. How can I remove this redirect?”



“already removed the program through my control panel, already went into my google chrome settings into manage search engine but now I can't delete it anymore and can't set anything else as default, my specifics pages and search engines are always changed back to http://search.snap.do, it is driving me insane.”



“SnapDo has installed in IE and in Chrome, I have tried to remove this through the Add/Remove function but without success. Any help in eradicating SnapDo”

Here are several cases collected by TeeSupport Removal Virus Centre which have been attacked by Snap.do Search. As we have proved from our customers that Snap.do is a typically browser hijacker or redirect virus that can be compatible with all forms of internet browsers, for example, Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome, Yahoo, Bing Safari or any other browsers. It can also attack all version operating system of computer such as Windows 9x, 2000, 7, 8 XP, Windows Vista, MAC OS X.


As long as search.snap.do sneaks into the computer, it will begin to make changes of the original browsers’ settings including start-up search and homepage, search engine. So it can change the homepage into http://search.snap.do, and each time computer users tab a new link or open a new site, they are redirected to search.snapdo.com instead of the default searches. When open the affected browsers, victims can see hyperlinks with many words across the page, and when users hover on them it shows an add-in called Less Tabs. In addition, uses may see some new add-ons like browser extension, plug-in, or Snap.do Toolbar appears on the browsers without asking any permission at all.

Besides, users may get many pop-up ads from snap-do which will show on the whole pages are visiting. These popups can come out any time when users get accessed the network, and if they shut down any of them, other new pop-up window will show up later. If the computer is infected with Snap.do Search hijacker, there are more chances to pick up other infections like similar browser hijacker, adware, Trojan or other malware. Furthermore, search.snap.do will be utilized by cyber criminals who want to hack the installed system and then scan the important information on the system and then steal confidential data like name, home address, email address, internet browsing habits, and age, gender, household income, and occupation. So you are asked to uninstall Snap-do from your computer if you find it.

 



The image of search.snapdo.com



Snap-do (search.snapdo.com) Casualty


1, it can get inside the target computer furtively.
2, this browser hijacker can hijack the default homepage and start-up search into http://search.snap.do.
3, this program can modify the settings of browsers and create add-ons like Snap.do Toolbar.
4, it can show up annoying popup ads or links when users are browsing a webpage or a site.
5, this hijacker can bypass the anti-virus programs.
6, it can help hackers to scan the infected system information and collect victims’ personal data and then use on the commercial purpose.
7, it can affect all kinds of browsers and specifics pages and search engines are always changed back to search.snap.do instead.

Beast way to remove/get rid of Snap-do (search.snapdo.com)


1. Stop all running processes by pressing Alt and Ctrl and Delete key together to open Task Manager.


2. Disable any suspicious startup items.

For Windows XP:

Step: Click Start menu -> click Run -> type: msconfig in the search bar -> open System Configuration Utility -> Disable all possible startup items including those of Snap-do.



3. Remove add-ons on your infected browsers:

Internet Explorer:

1) Go to Tools -> ‘Manage Add-ons’;

2) Choose ‘Search Providers’ -> choose ‘Bing’ search engine or ‘Google’ search engine and make it default;

3) Select ‘Search Results’ and click ‘Remove’ to remove it;

4) Go to ‘Tools’ -> ‘Internet Options’; select ‘General tab’ and click website, e.g. Google.com. Click OK to save changes.



Google Chrome

1) Click on ‘Customize and control’ Google Chrome icon, select ‘Settings’;

2) Choose ‘Basic Options’;

3) Change Google Chrome’s homepage to google.com or any other and click the ‘Manage Search Engines…’ button;

4) Select ‘Google’ from the list and make it your default search engine;

5) Select ‘Search Result’ from the list to remove it by clicking the ‘X’ mark.

Mozilla Firefox

1) Click on the magnifier’s icon and select ‘Manage Search Engine…’;

2) Choose ‘Search Results’ from the list and click ‘Remove’ and OK to save changes;

3) Go to ‘Tools’ -> “Options”. Reset the startup homepage or change it to google.com under ‘General tab;

4. Show hidden files 

Step: a) open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options;

b) Under View tab to tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK;



5. Disable proxy

1).    Click on Tools on the menu bar

2).    Select Internet options

3).    Go to Connections tab

4).    Select LAN settings at the bottom of the dialog

5).    Under the Proxy sever, untick 'use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).'

6).    Click OK




Approach two: Snap.do(search.snapdo.com) Automatically with Removal Software (Highly Recommended)


Free Download Quick Removal Tool Here!


http://www.pcresolvers.com/spyhunter.php

Steps to install removal tool on PC:

1. When you have finished downloading, please double-click on the .exe icon on your desktop.





2. Please allow it to run when Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run removal tool.

3. Follow the Command Prompts shown the screen to finish the installing.



4. Start scanning your system after installing.

5. Clear up all detected items by clicking remove button.



Kindly notification: Snap-do is a very nasty and tricky browser hijacker that can change specifics pages and search engines are always back to http://search.snap.do, and every time victims open a new webpage on affected browsers, it directs me to 'search.snapdo.com instead of the default homepage. It also can add Snap.do Toolbar and Snap.do Search to the browsers and then trigger many browser problems. So it is not wise to keep search.snap.do this program on your system,please download famous removal tool here.

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