Remove x-finder.pro redirect

x-finder.pro is a questionable search engine that may be set as your default search engine and homepage if your computer is infected with a browser hijacker. Browser hijackers are minor infections that make unwanted changes to a browser’s settings and try to redirect to various sponsored websites. Specifically, the hijacker installed on your computer set x-finder.pro as the homepage, new tabs, and search engine. This means the site will load every time you open your browser. This is done in order to redirect you to sponsored websites. If you notice this site loading in your browser, check your computer for a browser hijacker infection, preferably with an anti-virus program WiperSoft.

 

 

Browser hijackers are easily recognizable infections because they change the browser’s settings. Even if users don’t immediately associate the sudden browser changes with a hijacker, they will at least know that something is not right. This specific hijacker is promoting x-finder.pro, which is why it will set it as your homepage, new tabs, and search engine. Even if you attempt to undo these setting changes, the hijacker will block your efforts. As long as the hijacker remains installed on your computer, you’ll be unable to restore your original settings.

A hijacker’s main goal is to push users to use questionable search engines. In this case, x-finder.pro. All your searches will be redirected through x-finder.pro, which will include sponsored content mixed in with the results. This is done to redirect you to sponsored sites to generate revenue. You should be able to identify the sponsored results fairly easily as they’ll have little to do with what you were searching for. Although browser hijackers are generally considered to be low-risk infections, the websites they lead you to can be problematic. Some of these sites might conceal malware or promote scams.

Besides making unwanted changes and redirecting you to suspicious sites, browser hijackers often engage in invasive data collection. The hijacker could monitor your browsing activity, gathering information such as your search queries, the websites you visit, your IP address, and more. This data may also be sold to or shared with third parties.

To remove x-finder.pro redirect from your browser, you’ll need to remove the hijacker. The simplest way to do this is by using an anti-virus program like WiperSoft, which will handle the process for you.

How did the browser hijacker install on my computer?

Browser hijackers and similar unwanted programs typically get installed through a method known as software bundling. This method is generally considered to be controversial because it permits the installation of unwanted programs, like browser hijackers and adware, without the user’s explicit consent. The way it works is said infections are added to popular free programs as additional but optional offers, which are set to be installed alongside the main program without needing explicit permission. While these offers are technically optional, users must manually deselect them to prevent their installations. Often, these offers are hidden in settings that users don’t usually check during installation, which is why many users simply don’t notice them.

If you want to prevent the installation of unwanted programs like these hijackers in the future, it’s important to select Advanced (Custom) settings when installing free programs. Installation windows typically suggest Default settings, but following this advice means all additional offers are automatically authorized to be installed. In contrast, using Advanced settings makes all offers visible, allowing you to uncheck those you don’t want to install. It’s strongly recommended to deselect all offers, as they tend to be useless programs that take up space, cause all kinds of problems, and can be difficult to remove once fully installed. Additionally, programs that use software bundling to install are often flagged as potential threats by many anti-virus vendors.

How to remove x-finder.pro redirect from your browser

To remove x-finder.pro redirect, you need to remove the browser hijacker. The simplest way is to use an anti-virus program such as WiperSoft, which will handle everything for you without you needing to do anything. However, since browser hijackers are not particularly complicated infections, you can also choose to remove x-finder.pro redirect manually. Once the hijacker is removed, you will be able to change your browser settings however you want.