This document provides instructions to remove the FILMATE-SEARCH.COM virus from a user's computer. The virus hijacks browsers by changing homepage and search engine settings without permission. It can enter the computer through free or shareware downloads from file sharing sites. The instructions recommend running Task Manager to end related browser processes, checking and removing unwanted browser add-ons, resetting browsers to default settings, and removing related registry entries using Registry Editor. Following these steps will help remove FILMATE-SEARCH.COM and restore the computer's browsers.
3. • FILMATE-SEARCH.COM page is seen on
popular browsers like Firefox, Chrome and
IE. As the picture shows FILMATE-
SEARCH.COM is a messy page. Even
computer beginner can realize that it is not
a suitable page to be used as a search
engine. FILMATE-SEARCH.COM is a
malicious browser hijacker that is
dangerous and harmful to your PC.
4. • The time FILMATE-SEARCH.COM gets
onto your PC, it will change your browsers
and take place of your homepage to
display its own promoting websites. Usually
users prefer a simple and efficient page to
be their start page, however FILMATE-
SEARCH.COM will probably replace your
default homepage and search engine
without asking for permission. However,
some users have to see it every time they
run their Firefox, Chrome or IE.
5. • It can get onto your PC with the help of
shareware or freeware that are shared on
sharing websites. It is quite annoy to have
this condition. Even this engine offers
search results of Google, it is still
unwelcome for several reasons.
Modifications are done to the settings of
those infected browsers and FILMATE-
SEARCH.COM keeps coming to disturb
users’ daily browsing.
6. • You have to be cautious of them and
always choose Custom or Advanced
installation process and check every step
to tick off unwanted programs. What’s
more, your sensitive data may be in
danger. This pop-up is brought by
malicious plugins or adware in your
computer, and you will see some other
problems besides the annoying pop-up.
7. • Unwanted extensions and bookmarks are
found to be added without users’
permission. Sometimes, you may not find
the ticking box if you rush to the Next Step
quickly. Therefore, try your best to get rid of
FILMATE-SEARCH.COM and its junk files
from your PC now.
9. • (1) Run Windows Task Manager and end
the related suspicious process.
• Press Window button+ R >>Input taskmgr
to open Windows Task Manager >>
Process tab>> End the process of your
browser
10. • (2) Check the add-ons on your browsers,
remove the unwanted ones.
• Take IE for example, you can find the add-
on relate option in the browser menu, view
and manage the extension and add-ons.
• Do the same to Chrome, IE and other
browsers.
11. • (3)Reset your browsers.
• For Chrome :
• Setting >> Show advanced setting >>
Reset Settings
• For Internet Explorer:
• Tools >> Internet Options >> Advanced
>>Reset
• For Firefox:
• Help >> Troubleshooting Information >>
Reset Firefox
12. • (4) Open Registry Editor and remove
related registry entries.
• Press Window button+ R >>Input regedit to
open Registry Editor >>find the related
date and remove them.
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13. FOR MORE DETAILS
• GO TO :
• http://blog.okuninstaller.com/index.php/re
move-filmate-search-com-redirect-virus/