Search.freeliveradio.co

We often do not think much about Search.freeliveradio.co and other similar domains. They look like search engines, and perhaps it is easy to mistake them for something reliable. However, computer security experts maintain that such program could easily expose you to corrupted content, and it could eventually to a malware infection. To avoid such dire consequences, you need to remove Search.freeliveradio.co and everything associated with this program from your system as soon as possible. For the most part, it is possible to terminate browser hijackers manually, but if you are not sure of your skills, you can always invest in a licensed antispyware tool.

Probably, the main problem with browser hijackers is that users tend to install them willingly. Of course, you would not install Search.freeliveradio.co on your computer if you knew what this program did, but this usually happens because users are not aware of the fact. They think that they are installing some freeware application, and they do not even think about the additional programs that will be added to their system. This happens quite often when you download programs from file-sharing websites. It is important that you steer clear of such pages because they are bound to host potentially harmful software.

Based on what we know so far, there are four websites that are the most prominent when it comes to Search.freeliveradio.co distribution. Research suggests that most of the infected users have downloaded something from descargar.es, malavida.es, filewin.com, and filewon.com. Therefore, if you have recently downloaded anything from any of these pages, it would be understandable why Search.freeliveradio.co is on your browser. However, it does not mean that there are only four websites that distribute this browser hijacker. There might as well be many more websites out there, so you should always exercise caution when you browse the web, and when you download new programs on your computer.

Technically, Search.freeliveradio.co does not differ much from Search.youremailnow.com, Search.yourclassifiedscenter.com, Search.yourinterestscenter.com, and many other similar browser hijackers from the same group. When it enters the target system, it will be quick to change your homepage, and this modification will be performed on Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer. Besides from changing the default homepage without your permission, the program is also known to collect information about the websites you visit. Like most of the browser hijackers, Search.freeliveradio.co will make use of tracking cookies to log your browsing history. It is obviously very intrusive, but we have to remember that quite a few websites indulge in the same practice. So why is it dangerous when this browser hijacker does it?

The problem is that, normally, when someone collects information about your web browsing habits, they actually are smart enough to offer various security means that protect that information. However, Search.freeliveradio.co, or any other browser hijacker for that matter, does not have such security means. Which means the information it collects could be shared with third parties, and it could be leaked without you even realizing it. Hence, you should not tolerate such behavior at all.

Aside from collecting personally non-identifiable data about you, Search.freeliveradio.co can also display commercial advertisements. They might be presented in the form of modified search results. The search results will be modified according to your likes and preferences (or your web browsing history), thus making sure that you do find the promoted content attractive. While some of that content may lead to a few websites you may eventually like, most of it could be embedded there by unreliable third-parties. So it is yet another security loophole that can be easily exploited by cyber criminals. And yet another reason to get rid of Search.freeliveradio.co.

Depending on your default browser, there are several ways to remove this browser hijacker from your computer. However, when you are done with the manual removal, please remember that Search.freeliveradio.co usually comes bundled with freeware, and thus the browser hijacker is probably just one of the many programs that entered your system without your permission.

To find all these unwanted applications, you need to scan your PC with the SpyHunter free scanner. Should there be many unwanted programs detected; make sure you terminate them automatically because manual removal could prove to be too long and too tedious. Also, you should see to it that your PC is protected against similar intruders by a powerful security tool.

How to Delete Search.freeliveradio.co

Internet Explorer

1. Press Win+R and the Run prompt will open.
2. Type regedit into the Open box. Click OK.
3. Open HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
4. Right-click the Start Page value on the right pane.
5. Choose Modify and edit the homepage address.
6. Press OK and close Registry Editor.

Firefox

1. Press Win+R and type %AppData%. Click OK.
2. Go to Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Unique User ID].
3. Open the prefs.js file with Notepad.
4. Remove the user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://search.freeliveradio.co); string.
5. Save changes and exit the file.

Chrome

1. Press Win+R and enter %LocalAppData%. Press OK.
2. Navigate to Google\Chrome\User Data\Default.
3. Delete the Preferences, Secure Preferences, and Web Data files.