How to remove Boyu.com.tr redirect

Boyu.com.tr redirects usually mean a browser hijacker infection. If you suddenly notice that your browser’s settings have been changed and you’re suddenly redirected to Boyu.com.tr, your computer has been infected with a hijacker. Fortunately, it’s a rather minor infection that will cause more frustration than damage.

 

 

Redirects to Boyu.com.tr can happen out of the blue because browser hijackers often install unnoticed via a method known as software bundling. When hijackers install, they change the browser’s settings, specifically the homepage, new tabs, and default search engine. A browser hijacker pushing Boyu.com.tr would set highly questionable sites as the homepage/new tabs, as well as the search engine. Browser hijackers can affect all popular browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc. Once settings have been changed, you will not be able to undo them while the hijacker is installed.

Boyu.com.tr is the last destination in a series of redirections. Whenever you try to perform a search via your browser’s URL address bar, you will be redirected to several sites, and Boyu.com.tr is the last redirection. The site does provide search results but that does not mean you should use it. Results provided by questionable search engines can be dangerous because you could be redirected to sites that conceal malware or promote scams. Results are also full of ads, which makes using the search engine quite annoying.

Browser hijackers are not considered to be dangerous infections so you don’t have to worry about it directly harming your computer. However, the sooner you remove Boyu.com.tr redirect, the better. Not only is it annoying, it also has intrusive data collection practices. Browser hijackers are known to collect browsing-related information, including search queries, visited sites, and IP addresses. Considering the browser hijacker is completely useless to you, there’s no reason to put up with any kind of data collection, especially such an intrusive kind. The easiest way to delete Boyu.com.tr redirect would be to use an anti-virus program like WiperSoft.

How do browser hijackers install?

In most cases, users install infections like browser hijackers and adware accidentally via the software bundling method. Software bundling allows said infections to be attached to free programs as extra offers. The offers are authorized to be installed alongside the programs they’re attached to without requiring explicit permission from you. While the offers are technically optional, they need to be manually deselected to stop them from installing. Furthermore, they are hidden in settings that users don’t normally use. So in many cases, users aren’t even aware that something has been added to the program they’re installing.

To prevent these unwanted offers from installing, you need to deselect them. To do that, opt for Advanced (Custom) settings when given the option during installation. You may notice that the installation window recommends using Default settings but if you do that, anything added to the program would be installed without you even noticing. However, if you opt for Advanced settings, all added offers will be made visible. You will be given the option to deselect everything that has been added. All you need to do is uncheck the boxes.

Some extra offers may seem useful initially but allowing any of them to install would be a mistake. Legitimate programs do not use this installation method because it’s quite controversial. If you allow these unwanted installations, you will fill your computer with junk programs that can be difficult to get rid of once fully installed. Anti-virus programs also detect programs that use software bundling to install as potential threats.

Browser hijackers are also advertised as useful programs on free download websites. They may be advertised as extensions or programs that will improve your browsing experience. Thus, it’s always recommended to research programs before installing them to prevent downloading something unwanted. A simple search with Google is usually enough to determine whether a program is legitimate or not.

How to remove Boyu.com.tr redirect

Browser hijackers are not malicious infections so they can be removed manually as well as using anti-virus software. Using a program like WiperSoft to remove Boyu.com.tr redirect would be easiest because the program would take care of everything for you. Once you delete Boyu.com.tr redirect, your browser will go back to normal and you will be able to change your settings as usual.