Websearch.coolfindings.info Removal Guide

Websearch.coolfindings.info is another browser hijacker that belongs to the Websearch family. Like other Websearch hijackers, it enters systems unnoticed in most cases and then replaces homepages and search engines. If this has already happened to you, you should hurry to remove Websearch.coolfindings.info from your browsers because it is definitely not a trustworthy search engine. In fact, it might even expose you to threats during the time because it will provide you with the modified search results that will be filled up with third-party ads. You will see ads on the startup page of Websearch.coolfindings.info too but you should not click on any of them because you might simply allow malware to enter your system.

As has been already mentioned, Websearch.coolfindings.info cannot be trusted because it will show you modified search results if you use its search box placed on its startup page. You might cause harm to your system also if you click on the ads placed on its main page. Do not click on them even if these ads say that you need update some kind of software, you need to create some kind of account for watching videos, or simply need to scan your system against malware. If you do not listen to our advice, you might install a bunch of malicious programs after clicking on a single commercial advertisement. Researchers working at 411-spyware.com say that Websearch.coolfindings.info might perform other untrustworthy activities too. It is known that it might connect to the Internet without users’ permission, so you might notice that you cannot open different web pages very quickly anymore. Finally, there is a slight possibility that Websearch.coolfindings.info browser hijacker will collect information about your browsing habits too. It seems that it is interested in the web pages you visit, the time you spend on them, your IP address, approximate location and more. As you can see, it not only collects info about your activities but it might also be interested in software and hardware info too.

Websearch.coolfindings.info browser hijacker is known to be distributed in InstallRex installers together with other suspicious programs. It often travels together with potentially unwanted programs and adware. Users download such packages of software by clicking on fake Download buttons that they find on torrent and P2P websites in most cases. As you can see, it is very important to be cautious on such websites. In fact, it would be best if you stop visiting them and downloading software from them. According to our specialists, you should download programs from their official websites only and always find out whether they are really trustworthy first of all.

Browser hijackers are not as harmful as Trojans and other infections, so it will not be so difficult to remove Websearch.coolfindings.info from the system. Even though it is impossible to do that via Control Panel, specialists say that it will definitely disappear if you reset your browsers. You can scan your system with an automatic tool too – it will erase Websearch.coolfindings.info browser hijacker and all other threats that are hiding on your system.

Delete Websearch.coolfindings.info browser hijacker

Google Chrome

1. Open your browser and tap Alt+F.
2. Select Settings from the menu and click Show advanced settings.
3. Click Reset settings.
4. Click the Reset button.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your browser.
2. Access the Help menu and click Troubleshooting information.
3. Click Refresh Firefox.
4. Click the Refresh Firefox button once again.

Internet Explorer

1. Open your browser.
2. Tap Alt+T.
3. Select Internet Options and click on the Advanced tab.
4. Click Reset.
5. Mark the box next to Delete personal settings.
6. Click the Reset button.