Dnshost.me Removal Guide

Constant redirections to or through the Dnshost.me site can only mean that your computer has been compromised, and now you have unwanted applications and programs on-board. For the most part, such redirections to adware servers may be more annoying than dangerous, but you will do yourself a favor if you scan your PC with a legitimate antispyware tool and remove all the programs that could be associated with Dnshost.me. The problem is that in the long run, these redirections could cause a severe security issue that might result in an ultimate system crash. And you most certainly would not want to go through that.

A redirection to an adware server may occur when you open a specific website associated with it. Or you could have unwanted programs installed on your PC that modified your browser settings. Either way, it requires an undivided attention from you because these redirections are a definite breach of your PC security and your personal privacy. You might have installed a program responsible for it yourself. It actually happens rather often. Especially when you consider just how many unwanted programs get distributed in software packages. If you have recently downloaded a freeware app from a third-party website, there is a good chance that the app was bundled with additional freeware that might have modified your system’s settings without your permission.

As you can see, it is extremely important to be careful when you install freeware. For instance, it would be a good idea to go through the installation steps one by one, reading the most important information because then you would be able to avoid installing additional apps. However, most of the users fail to do that, and thus the likes of Dnshost.me end up bothering them big time. And it is common that users do not even understand what is wrong at first.

So what does exactly happen when this adware server starts harassing you? One, you experience a lot of redirections to unfamiliar websites. For example, the main redirection occurs to dnshost.me/in/726817354/?ads=wy0z4b6cj8, and then you land on /engine.spotscenered.info. From there, you may be redirected to a many other adware-related websites, including (but not limited to) guineasurvey.com, vowsurveys.com, rent-a-home.site, carquoteforless.com, iasrv.maha-media.com/1/?, and so on. While this happens, you will also be exposed to potentially corrupted content that could be associated with malware distribution. Of course, for the most part, adware programs only collects info about your browsing history for marketing purposes, but it is very common that such apps get exploited by cyber criminals. Hence, you should not take your chances.

When you see that your browsing sessions get redirected to unfamiliar pages, you should delete all the unfamiliar programs from your computer and then restore your browser settings to default. That is not a complicated task. We have prepared instructions for it below. However, if you want to be 100% sure of you have gotten rid of Dnshost.me, then after manual removal, you should scan your PC with a reliable security application. If you missed any unwanted program, a security application will help you take care of that, too. Just do not sit there and wait until it is too late to do anything about it.

How to Remove Dnshost.me

Windows 10 & Windows 8.1

1. Press Win+R and type Control panel. Click OK.
2. Go to Uninstall a program and remove unwanted applications.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program and remove the potential threats.

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu and select Control Panel.
2. Go to Add or remove programs and uninstall the unwanted apps.

Reset Browser Settings to Default

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T and click Internet options.
2. Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
3. Select Delete personal settings and click Reset.
4. Press Close.

Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of your screen.
3. Click Show advanced settings and scroll down again.
4. Press Reset settings and click Reset to confirm.

Firefox

1. Press Alt+H and go to Troubleshooting information.
2. Click Refresh Firefox at the top right of the new tab.
3. Click Refresh Firefox again and press Finish.