Paper-search2016.com Removal Guide

Do not be mistaken by the interface of Paper-search2016.com. This is not a reliable search provider, and trusting it is a mistake. At the moment, this search tool is completely inactive, and we are not sure how long this has been going on for. What we know is that even if this search tool did provide users with search results, it could not be trusted. According to our research team, the creator of this search provider has not disclosed any information about it, which is quite worrying. For example, if you use Bing, Google Search, or Yahoo Search, you have quick-access links routing to privacy policies and other legal statements. We do not see that with the search tool we are discussing in this report. In fact, we do not even want to call it a “search tool,” because, in reality, it is a browser hijacker that deserves urgent removal. If you want to learn how to delete Paper-search2016.com, you are in the right place.

Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox browsers are “susceptible” to the Paper-search2016.com hijacker. The hijacker is most likely to hide in a software bundle, which is why you have to be extremely cautious about downloading software. In general, you should never trust unfamiliar, suspicious installers promoted via strange sites. For example, file-sharing sites could host bundled downloaders that might contain all kinds of software. Unfortunately, there is a great risk that the hijacker will be packaged with even more suspicious and dangerous infections. In general, if you come across a software bundle, you need to think whether it is reliable. Next, you need to check the software that is offered for installation. If you have the option, refuse all unfamiliar programs. If you do not have this option, at least, research the programs that are offered for downloading. Obviously, if you discover unreliable software, you cannot trust the installer. Unfortunately, some installers hide malware, and so there is a possibility that Paper-search2016.com will corrupt your browsers without your permission.

At the time of research, Paper-search2016.com did not function properly. For example, if you click the “Music” search suggestion on the home page, you are redirected to paper-search2016.com/?q=music. This page shows the exact same interface. The search dialog box does not work either. Overall, this search tool is worthless, and there should be nothing stopping you from removing it. Now, if this hijacker was revived by the time you are reading this, keep in mind one thing: You do not know anything about this search tool. Even if it was introduced to you in an attractive manner or if it looks harmless, trusting it is not recommended. After all, you do not know if this hijacker can record personal data, spy on you, show misleading search results, introduce you to malicious ads, or open up security backdoors. Yes, these are guesses, but as long as legal information is not provided, we have to expect the worst.

Do not worry that your lack of experience will prevent you from successfully removing Paper-search2016.com from your web browsers. The instructions below are very easy to follow, and, hopefully, they will be enough to erase the hijacker from your browsers. Just to make sure that your browsers and operating system are clean, run a reliable malware scanner afterward. It will inspect your operating system and help you figure out if you need to handle other infections. If you download the free malware scanner available below, you can upgrade it to automatically delete all existing threats. You should install this software right away if you also want to have your entire operating system protected. If you do not use anti-malware software, you will need to take it on yourself, and, needless to say, it is not that easy.

How to delete Paper-search2016.com

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open the browser and tap Alt+T.
2. In the Tools menu select Options.
3. Move to the menu on the right and click General.
4. Overwrite the URL on the Home Page area.
5. Restart the computer and then run a full system scan.

Google Chrome:

1. Open the browser and tap Alt+F.
2. Select Settings and find the On Startup menu.
3. Mark Open a specific page or set of pages and click Set pages.
4. Overwrite the undesirable URL and click OK.
5. Restart the computer and then run a full system scan.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open the browser and tap Alt+T.
2. In the Tools menu select Internet options.
3. Click the General tab and find the Home Page section.
4. Overwrite the undesirable URL and click OK.
5. Restart the computer and then run a full system scan.