How to Remove a Redirect Virus

Computer viruses come in many different forms; some directly attack you system with the sole purpose of shutting it down, others steal vital information while others do something called “redirecting.” Redirecting viruses take control of your web browser and forces the web browser to specific web pages with the purpose of displaying advertising. This type of malicious software is extremely annoying. Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool can help you remove such a virus.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button in the lower left portion of the system’s desktop and click the "Run" icon. Input "MRT" (without any quotes) into the Run text box press the “Enter” key. The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool will show up.

2. Choose your scanning preference. Click the "Next" button in the tool and select the “Full Scan” option. This is the best option, in contrast to the “Quick Scan” option, because “Full Scan” fully scans your system for all viruses.

3. Begin the full scan. Click on "Next" and the full scan will begin.

4. Eradicate the redirecting virus. After the virus is discovered and the scan is over, continue through the virus removal process by following the instructions in the tool.

5. Click on "Finish" to complete the malicious software removal, then reboot your computer to end the process.

References

• PC Hell: How to Manually Run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

Resources

• Microsoft Security: Malicious Software Removal Tool