Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus - How to remove

Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus is a browser hijacker that pretends it can work as a search provider. In fact the program was developed in order to advertise sponsored websites and increase their traffic. It operates exactly the same way as Websearch.amaizingsearches.info virus, Websearch.webisawsome.info virus, Websearch.Searchsun.info virus and many other browser hijackers. The application is installed using one of the most popular ways of distributing this kind of programs – bundled with other software. Users should be more cautious every time they install new applications, to avoid additional programs being installed.

To remove Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus from your system once you detect it on your browser check the guide provided in this article. To learn how to do it, follow the tutorial given at the end of this article or simply run a full system scan with a reputable anti-malware program, for example, Spyhunter or StopZilla.

About Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus

Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus replaces your default search engine and homepage. This allows the program to include many sponsored websites to your search results and increase the chances for you to visit these pages. Beware that Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus may also redirect you to malicious websites full of infections. So not only this hijacker doesn’t allow you to get relevant search results but it also increases a risk of your system to be infected.

What is more, the program might be installed together with an adware or other potentially unwanted program that may monitor your browsing activity and can even get access to your personal information. It is obvious that you should get rid of Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus as soon as it affects any of your browsers. Beware that it can take over more than one browser at the same time. It was mainly noticed on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari.

Distribution Methods of Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus

As already mentioned Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus takes over browsers while users download other freeware to their systems. So if you want to avoid these annoying programs, pay more attention to the installation steps when getting new software to your computer, for example, media players, download managers, PDF creators, etc. Deselect any options to install applications that you are not familiar with. Also never agree to replace your homepage with unknown websites or use them as your search provider.

In case any of your browsers has already been affected, remove Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus without any hesitation. You cannot just ignore this hijacker, as it will eventually lead to more problems. Check out the guide provided below and uninstall it from your system as soon as possible. Make sure you restore settings of all browsers that were affected, otherwise, the program will most likely reappear after you restart your computer.

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How to remove coolwebsearch virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Websearch.coolwebsearch.info 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).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to coolwebsearch virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, 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.

How to remove coolwebsearch virus from macOS

Delete Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the coolwebsearch virus app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopHow To remove Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus from Google Chrome:

• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
  
• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
  
• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
  
• Select Manage Search engines
  
• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
  
• 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.
  
• Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Websearch.coolwebsearch.info 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.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

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

How To remove Websearch.coolwebsearch.info 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).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Websearch.coolwebsearch.info 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.
  
• 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.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to coolwebsearch 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.
  
• ChooseTroubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on theReset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.

How to remove Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.

• Click on the three-dot menu on the browser toolbar and Select Settings

• Select Privacy and Services and scroll down. Press on Address bar.

• Choose Manage search engines.

• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list: open the three-dot menu and choose Remove.

• 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.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Websearch.coolwebsearch.info 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.

• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.

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

How to remove Websearch.coolwebsearch.info virus from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall coolwebsearch virus and other suspicious 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.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to Websearch.coolwebsearch.info 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…
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

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