I-Gosearch

By GoldSparrow in Browser Hijackers

I-Gosearch is a low-quality search engine associated with a Web browser extension commonly known as a PUP, or Potentially Unwanted Program. Computer users have complained about I-Gosearch. According to their reports, the I-Gosearch extension may take over a Web browser, causing numerous, unwanted symptoms. The I-Gosearch extension may be difficult to remove and may not be removed entirely unless special steps are taken. I-Gosearch has been associated with annoying pop-up messages and may restore itself when the affected computer restarts unless I-Gosearch is removed completely. Malware analysts suggest the use of a security product that can handle PUPs and other types of adware to remove I-Gosearch and all components associated with this irritating Web browser extension. An indication of the presence of I-Gosearch on a computer is because the affected Web browser may direct computer users to I-Gosearch, and any Web searches may be carried out on I-Gosearch automatically.

PUPs such as I-Gosearch may Cause Several Problems to an Affected Computer

I-Gosearch is not considered threatening. Rather, extensions like I-Gosearch are considered PUPs or Potentially Unwanted Programs. This category of components encompasses many types of irritating programs. I-Gosearch is specifically designed to take over a Web browser. Because of this, extensions like I-Gosearch are often referred to as browser hijackers. Unfortunately, the fact that I-Gosearch is not a high-level threat (like viruses, Trojans or worms), means some security programs may not be capable of recognizing or removing I-Gosearch. Malware analysts strongly advise computer users to confirm that they are using a security application that can deal with these types of components.

Common Problems that may be Associated with I-Gosearch

I-Gosearch may take over the most popular Web browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera and Safari. Computer users may recognize the I-Gosearch problem initially because their starting page or homepage may have been replaced with the I-Gosearch Web page automatically. I-Gosearch may also lower the affected Web browser's security settings and replace the default homepage and search engine automatically. One additional problem linked to I-Gosearch is that I-Gosearch rarely attacks on its own. Although I-Gosearch is not threatening by itself, it may be the case that I-Gosearch may be installed or protected by other threats already present on the affected computer. It is also frequent that multiple PUPs are installed at once, causing a large number of problems to affected Web browsers. Removal of I-Gosearch must necessarily include the use of a strong security program to perform a full scan and may require a manual fix through the Registry Editor to ensure that no components linked to I-Gosearch remain. Otherwise, as soon as the affected computer is rebooted, I-Gosearch may return.

Other common problems associated with I-Gosearch include irritating pop-up messages, Web browser redirects and advertisements displayed on sites accessed on the affected Web browser. These advertisements may lead to additional PUPs and other problems. Computer users should avoid clicking on advertisements linked to I-Gosearch and take steps to remove them immediately from the affected Web browser. Not only are these irritating, they also may pose a security risk. I-Gosearch tracks your online behavior and may expose computer users to additional, potentially threatening components.

Preventing the Issues Caused by I-Gosearch

Adware like I-Gosearch may be installed by bundling I-Gosearch with other software. This is why when installing any new software computer users should take steps to safeguard their computers. In most cases, computer users may click through and ignore the option to opt out of the installation of these types of components. Custom and careful installation can prevent many of these types of problems.

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