Trotux Search Removal Instructions

What is Trotux Search?

Trotux Search is a browser hijacker that is targeted at Brazilian computer users. It can enter the system bundled with other freeware. Most of the time users do not notice allowing the application to get installed. The hijacker modifies your browser settings in order to promote its associated websites. It also inserts advertisements into your browsers and causes various redirects for the same reason. The hijacker is compatible with all popular web browsers. If you want to get rid of these disturbances you will have to terminate Trotux Search and its related program.

How does Trotux Search work?

Trotux.com replaces your home page and default search provider as soon as it takes over. The website itself is filled with ads and links. Some of the adverts are fake and you should not trust them. The same can be stated about the links. We would not recommend trusting any information that you see on this site. If you click anywhere on the page, you get redirected to one of the sponsor sites like alliexpress.com or similar. The links you see on the webpage lead to various gaming, video-viewing, music, file sharing, shopping and other sites. However, as it has already been mentioned, there is no way to know if they are safe.

If you try to make use of the search engine presented on Trotux Search, you will get redirected to Google.com. Keep in mind that the search results will include sponsored content as well. Another thing you should know about the hijacker is that it tracks your cookies and collects such information as which pages you visit, what you search for online and so on. This data is used to create personalized ads. There is no reason why you should tolerate any of this, which is why we suggest you delete Trotux Search right away.

How to remove Trotux Search?

You can remove Trotux Search manually or automatically. If you want to terminate it manually, you will have to erase Trotux Search related application and then reset your browsers. If you are not sure how to do that, you can use the instructions provided below. Alternative solution would be to delete Trotux Search automatically. Implement a malware removal tool which will scan your system, detect all threats that it contains and eliminate Trotux Search without any difficulties. The software will also allow you to keep your PC safe and protected from other online infections.

Manual Trotux Search removal

Delete Trotux Search related program

Windows XP

• Click on Start and go to Control Panel
• Click on Add or Remove Programs
• Choose the application
• Click Remove

Windows 7 and Windows Vista

• Open Start menu and click on Control Panel
• Select Uninstall a program
• Right-click on the unwanted program
• Choose Uninstall

Windows 8

• Select Search at the bottom right corner
• Type in Control Panel and tap Enter
• Select Uninstall a program
• Right-click on the software
• Select Uninstall

Eliminate Trotux Search from browsers

Reset Internet Explorer

• Gear icon → Internet Options → Advanced tab → Reset → Delete personal settings → Reset → Close

Reset Mozilla Firefox

• Menu → Question mark → Firefox Help → Refresh Firefox → Refresh Firefox → Finish

Reset Google Chrome

• Google Chrome menu → Settings → Show Advanced Settings → Reset settings → Reset