Jogostempo.com virus - How to remove

Jogostempo.com virus is a browser hijacker that affects Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and even Safari browsers. The program infiltrates together with various free applications that can be downloaded from the Internet. Additionally, during an installation of a rogue free program like GlobalWeather, you could be recommended to try a new search engine. A browser hijacker makes changes on the infected system immediately after infiltration. First of all, it replaces your homepage and main search provider with Jogostempo.com. Then it tries to redirect you to various sponsored websites and rogue advertisements like “You Have Been Randomly Selected To Spin And Get 1 Unclaimed Reward(https://www.skyword.com/contentstandard/marketing/the-rise-of-malicious-ads-how-they-hurt-brands-and-what-marketers-can-do/).

About Jogostempo.com virus

Jogostempo.com virus strongly reminds us of Gamegogle.com virus and 123rede.com virus. All of these hijackers user the same methods to take over browsers and they share the same goals. Although Jogostempo.com claims it uses Yahoo search engine, however, you cannot really trust its search results. Pay attention that it also provides some quick links to pages like Facebook, Youtube, and so on. These functions should make the page look comfortable to use. However, it doesn’t mean you can trust it.

Jogostempo.com virus

According to the web traffic analysis and reports from people who have become victims of Jogostempo.com virus, this browser hijacker is thriving in Brazil. Nearly 99% of all generated traffic comes from Brazil. Of course, other regions might also be attacked. We noticed that tiny pieces of web traffic also come from Mexico, India, Canada and Indonesia. In Brazil, Jogostempo.com fake search engine has obtained a spot in the top 30,000 most-visited websites.

We have analyzed browser hijackers that target people from exotic countries like Spain, Brazil or Portugal. We have discussed Dounty.com, Euro-search.com  and Antrie.com. Please be careful not to become a victim of a browser hijacker. Pay attention to your browsers’ preferences and react if they are modified without your permission (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1579).

If you have noticed Jogostempo.com set as your homepage and your search provider, you should not leave it like this. It is not recommended to keep this program on your computer not only because of the annoying redirections but also because you can be taken to malicious websites and get infected with more dangerous viruses. Some users have also noticed numerous ads displayed among the search results on Jogostempo.com. Be sure these ads also redirect to sponsored pages. To keep your system safe, you should remove Jogostempo.com virus as soon as you detect it on your system.

Distribution Methods of Jogostempo.com virus

As already mentioned this hijacker comes bundled to other freeware. If you want to avoid Jogostempo.com virus or similar applications getting into your system, you should be more careful when installing any freeware from the Internet. Always follow the installation steps and make sure you deselect any options to install unknown programs. Please note, that sometimes your homepage can be replaced by default. Therefore, you should be more attentive and deselect such options before clicking “Next” or “Accept” button when installing your freeware.

To remove Jogostempo.com virus from your system, at first, remove everything related to it from Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs list. Then you will have to restore settings of affected browsers. A full guide how to do it is provided below.

You shouldn’t trust this search engine, as it doesn’t provide reliable search results, but only seeks to make you visit sponsored pages. To remove Jogostempo.com virus from your system, use a reliable anti-malware program, like Spyhunter. For manual removal, consult a guide provided below this article.


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Manual removal of Jogostempo.com virus

How to remove Jogostempo.com virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Jogostempo.com virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.
  • Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10). Open Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu.
  • Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category). In Control Panel, select Uninstall a program.
  • Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Jogostempo.com virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Jogostempo.com virus easier to find. Find the program that you need to uninstall.
  • Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes. Click the Uninstall button after selecting the program to uninstall. Then click Yes.
  • In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection. Spyhunter marking a program and its components as low-threat malware.

TopRemove shortcut hijack (all browsers) (optional): If your browser opens Jogostempo.com virus page on startup only, try this:

  • Right click on your browser icon. Choose Properties;
    Shortcut properties
  • Open Short cut tab;
    Remove url
  • Delete Jogostempo.com virus part from target field.

TopHow To remove Jogostempo.com virus from Google Chrome:

  • Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
    Extensions
  • Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
    Remove extensions
  • Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
    Open settings
  • Select Manage Search engines
    Manage search engines
  • Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
    Delete search engines
  • Go back to settings. On Startup choose Open blank page (you can remove undesired pages from the set pages link too).
  • If your homepage was changed, click on Chrome menu on the top right corner, select Settings. Select Open a specific page or set of pages and click on Set pages.
    Set pages
  • Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
    Delete start pages

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Jogostempo.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

  • Click on a Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  • Scroll to the end of the page and click on theReset browser settings button.
    Resset settings
  • Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
    Reset approve

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How To remove Jogostempo.com virus from Firefox:Top

  • Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (Or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
    Select add-on
  • Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Jogostempo.com virus related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
    Remove add-on
  • If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Options → General. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Restore to Default.
    Restore default
(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Jogostempo.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.
  • Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
    Help button
  • ChooseTroubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
    Troubleshooting
  • Click on theReset Firefox button.
    Refresh firefox
  • Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
    Refresh firefox approve
If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.

TopHow to remove Jogostempo.com virus virus from Internet Explorer:

How to remove Jogostempo.com virus virus from Internet Explorer (older versions):

  • Click on the arrow on the right of the search box.
  • Do the following: on IE8-9 choose Manage Search providers, on IE7 click Change search defaults.
  • Remove the Jogostempo.com virus from the list.

How to remove Jogostempo.com virus from IE 11:

  • Click on the Settings icon (top right) → Manage Addons.
    Add-on
  • Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Jogostempo.com virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
    Disable add-ons
  • Select Search Providers.
    Set search engine
  • If any of these search providers is not available, follow “Find more search providers” in the bottom of the screen and install Google.
    Find search engines
  • Close the Options.
  • If your homepage was changed, click on the Gear icon on the top right corner to open the Internet Explorer menu, select Internet options and choose General tab. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Apply.
    Restore home page

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Jogostempo.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

  • Gear icon→Internet Options.
    Internet options
  • Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset Reset settings
  • Select Delete personal settings checkbox and click on the Reset button.
    Reset approve
  • Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
    Reset

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Jogostempo.com virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

  • Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.
Open the menu and choose Extensions.
  • Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
Press Remove for the extensions you want to remove
  • Click on the three-dot menu on the browser toolbar and Select Settings
Edge new open the three-dot menu and choose settings.
  • Select Privacy and Services and scroll down. Press on Address bar.
Edge new Open Address bar settings.
  • Choose Manage search engines.
Edge new choose manage search engines.
  • Remove unnecessary search engines from the list: open the three-dot menu and choose Remove.
Edge new choose remove for unwanted search engines.
  • Go back to Settings. Open On start-up.
  • Delete malicious search websites at Open specific page or pages by opening the three-dot menu and clicking Delete.
Edge new remove startup pages. (Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Jogostempo.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings
  • Click on Edge's menu button and select Settings. Click on the Reset Settings button on the left.
  • Press the Restore settings to their default values option.
Edge new restore settings.
  • Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
Edge new restore settings comfirmation. If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Jogostempo.com virus from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions
  • Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
    Open preferences
  • Select Extensions and uninstall Jogostempo.com virus and other suspicious extensions.
    Extensions
  • If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
    Reset homepage
(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to Jogostempo.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.
  • Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari…
    Choose reset
  • Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
    Reset
If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

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