Remove Faqtoids.com: Avoid Unwanted Redirects

Faqtoids.com: Step-by-step Delete Process

Faqtoids.com is a browser hijacker that is usually not installed deliberately but spread through an illusive distribution method known as software bundling. Typically, once this potentially unwanted program (PUP) gets installed on the browser or computer, it modifies the default search engine, homepage and the new tab addresses. You will see this perilous domain in your URL bar every time you launch your browser or open a new tab/window. This fake search tool is not even able to provide results by itself, so it redirects all searches to more popular providers such as Yahoo or Bing.

Faqtoids.com Manipulates Search Results:

The search results delivered by Faqtoids.com are not relevant. This nasty hijacker would inject ads and promotional links at the top, making victims more likely to click on them. When your PC is infected with this browser-based intruder, you will continuously be flooded with tons of intrusive ads on each web page you visit which severely diminish your online experience. These ads come in several forms, e.g., pop-ups, banners, deals, offers, coupons, discounts, etc. They are designed to make pay-per-click revenues. So, the more users are deceived into hitting on them, the more income its creators earn.

Faqtoids.com ads may appear eye-catching but they are not as good as they seem to be. Upon clicked, they may reroute you to several malware-laden, phishing, tech support scam, porn, gaming, gambling, and other harmful web portals. Moreover, they can trigger direct download and installation of unwanted programs or malicious software by executing specific scripts. And thus, interacting with suspicious ads while web surfing is not the best idea. First, you should carefully inspect the content of advertisements, otherwise you may end up with landing on hazardous pages and infecting your device with malware, exposing your sensitive information to threat actors and so on.

In the background, Faqtoids.com is known to collect details about users’ web browsing habits in order to profit from targeted advertising. Your IP addresses, geolocations, search queries, sites visited, links clicked, etc. are very helpful for the advertisers to generate personalized ads. Also, in some cases, PUPs can also steal private data like credit card or banking details, saved passwords which could be then misused by the scammers for making fraudulent transactions, online purchases, and for other deceptive motives. Hence, this perilous hijacker may lead to significant financial losses. Therefore, Faqtoids.com removal should not be delayed.

Ways To Proliferate Faqtoids.com:

Freeware bundles are the main sources of how potentially unwanted programs spread, as many people access third-party websites to download free application (this includes pirated software sites such as torrents). Distributors often bundle software because they are paid to do so, so it benefits both parties. When you install the downloaded program using the Default or Quick mode, you allow all the bundled components to get installed without even noticing. That’s how PUPs enter the machine.

Therefore, you should always prefer downloading apps from moderated websites or from official sources. During the installation process, always select the Custom or Advanced mode, which would allow you to remove ticks from pre-ticked checkboxes. Also, watch out for deceptive button placements and misleading statements – read the installation details carefully. Most prominently, never rush. If your device is already infected with this hijacker, you must remove Faqtoids.com from the PC without wasting any time.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Faqtoids.com:

Remove the related items of Faqtoids.com using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Faqtoids.com issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Faqtoids.com) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Faqtoids.com removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Faqtoids.com still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Faqtoids.com plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Faqtoids.com removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Faqtoids.com (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.