Bing Redirect Virus

It is very likely that the so-called Bing Redirect Virus has managed to infiltrate your system if you notice that you are redirected to the websites unrelated to search queries when you search for the information using Bing or you are just redirected to Bing results if you use another search engine. Such unauthorized redirections are also typical for such infections as Google Redirect Virus and Yahoo Redirect Virus; thus, you have to be very cautious in order not to allow them enter your computer in the future. One of the most reliable ways to protect your system from different kinds of infections is to install a security tool on the system. We believe that you do not have any software installed on your computer if Bing Redirect Virus has managed to slither onto it. Do not worry too much; we are here to help you to get rid of this Bing Redirect Virus entirely.

The specialists of pcthreat.com have implemented a research and found out that Bing Redirect Virus is not a virus itself. Actually, it is more likely that such infections as Trojans, adware (advertising-supported applications) or browser hijackers cause you these redirections. It is very likely that they perform other suspicious activities behind your back as well, for instance, they might connect to the internet without your permission and even collect information associated with your browsing habits. It is not necessary to download and install these undesirable programs yourself because they can enter the system without your permission. It means that you might not even know that they are residing on your system unless they start causing you inconvenience.

The program that causes these redirections might have slithered into your computer via spam email attachments, fake advertisements (e.g. offering to install Java, Flash Player or other software), and bundled downloads. Different kinds of suspicious applications tend to use this method called “bundling”, which means that you should be very careful if you do not want to allow undesirable programs enter your system without your permission. The easiest way to protect your computer from future threats is to install a trustworthy antimalware tool.

As it is not clear what infection is causing these redirections, it is very hard to detect and remove it manually. Thus, we recommend that you invest in a licensed antimalware tool, for instance, SpyHunter and then just scan your system. Make sure that the tool which you are going to use is reliable because those unreliable ones might install other serious infections on your system.

How to delete Bing Redirect Virus?

Change Proxy settings

Internet Explorer

1. Open your browser.
2. Tap Alt+T and then select Internet Options.
3. Open the Connections tab.
4. Click on the LAN settings button.
5. Un-check the box under Proxy server and then click the OK button.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the browser and tap Alt+T.
2. Select Options and then click on the Advanced tab.
3. Open the Network tab and then select Settings.
4. Click Manual Proxy Configurations and then type in the necessary information.
5. Click OK.

Google Chrome

1. Launch your browser and then tap Alt+F.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Show advanced settings.
4. Access Network and then click the Change proxy settings button.
5. Open the Connections tab and then select LAN settings.
6. Un-check the box under Proxy Server.
7. Click OK.

Change the settings of TCP/IP

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button and then select Control Panel.
2. Access Network Connections, choose the Local Area Connection and right-click on it.
3. Select Properties and then click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Click on the Properties button.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically options.
6. Click OK.

Windows Vista

1. Open the Start menu and then select Control Panel.
2. Go to Network and Internet and then access Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click Manage network connections.
4. Right-click on the connection and then select Properties.
5. Open the Networking tab.
6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) options.
7. Click Properties.
8. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
9. Click OK to save the changes.

Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and then select Control Panel.
2. Type in adapter into the search field and then tap Enter.
3. Click View network connections under Network and Sharing Center.
4. Right-click on the connection and then click Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) options and then click Properties.
6. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
7. Click OK.

Remove the undesirable add-on

Internet Explorer

1. Open your browser.
2. Tap Alt+T.
3. Select Manage Add-ons.
4. Click Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Select the suspicious extension and then click Disable.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Launch your browser and tap Ctrl+Shift+A.
2. Select Extensions.
3. Locate the undesirable extension.
4. Select it and then click Remove.

Google Chrome

1. Open your browser and tap Alt+F.
2. Select Tools and then move to Extensions.
3. Locate the suspicious extension.
4. Select it and then click the recycle bin button.