How to Remove Redirects in Internet Explorer TGP

Any website you visit can be reported by a redirect virus.

Internet Explorer is a browser used to surf the Internet. It's usually packaged with the Windows operating system. Unfortunately, the browser is susceptible to computer viruses, including what is known as a "redirect" virus. A redirect virus is a program that installs itself onto your computer then collects information about your browsing habits, such as the types of websites you visit, your IP address and your location. This virus can be found in Internet Explorer toolbars. The information is then used to display advertisements that may be relevant to you. Fortunately, software programs exist that can remove the redirect from Internet Explorer.

Instructions

1. Download and install "Remove Redirect" (see "Resources"). Remove Redirect is a program designed to uninstall all copies of the redirect virus that are found in your registry so you don't have to risk manually deleting a key file. As of October 2010, the program is free.

2. Download then install "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" (see "Resources"). Malwarebytes is used to remove most forms of spyware and is capable of running in the background without hogging all of your computer's memory. On the downside, the program does require registration if you want to have live protection.

3. Download "Windows Defender" (see "Resources"). Windows Defender can get rid of most forms of malware and is free to use as of October 2010. Most new Windows packages will feature a copy of the software. The program can delete the redirect virus; however, it is susceptible to newer viruses as it does not get updated on a regular basis.

Tips & Warnings

• Windows Defender and Malwarebytes can both find other viruses as well as the redirect virus.

References

• 2 Spyware: Internet Explorer Redirect

Resources

• 2 Spyware: Remove Redirect
• 2 Spyware: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• 2 Spyware: Windows Defender