How To Remove Go-go.tech Hijacker

Complete Steps To Delete Unwanted App

Go-go.tech is a browser hijacking application that is known for acquiring complete control over the web browsers after successfully sneaking into the computer devices. When this undesired software piece intrudes your PC, you will notice changes in your default browser’s settings, such as replaced search engine, altered homepage and new tab page address, toolbars, etc. In addition to that, hijacker also deploys various tracking objects on the compromised browser which helps it gather users’ browsing-related information that is later on utilized for the targeted advertising campaign. The sole purpose of the intruder is to generate the pay-per-click advertising money for the developers.

Threat Details

Name: Go-go.tech

Category: Browser hijacker, Redirect virus

Features: Changes default browser’ settings without permission, displays commercial contents, triggers page-redirects to different websites

Danger level: Medium

Infiltration tactics: Penetrates the computer devices via bundled apps, deceiving ads and links, etc.

Symptoms: Altered browser’s settings, display of annoying advertising materials, page-redirects, slow browser performance

Go-go.tech: Depth Analysis

Apart from making alterations to the default browser’s settings, Go-go.tech also floods users’ screen with thousands of intrusive advertisements in forms of banners, pop-ups, pop-unders, in-text links, flashing boxes, etc. Every time you click on these ads, the program authors earn a small sort of money. The more the clicks, the greater the profits are generated. There is nothing wrong in such advertising campaign. But the problem is that these adverts cover the whole screen of your favorite websites and they are not easy to get rid of. This severely interrupts your online sessions.

In addition to that, some of the ads delivered by Go-go.tech may be leading to potentially dangerous web locations with all sorts of hateful materials. You may land on portals that try to trick you into installing PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) and even malware or disclosing your personal information like banking and credit card details. Furthermore, some of the ads could have been crafted in such a manner that can cause direct download and installation of malicious software by running certain scripts, if you click on them. With this in mind, avoid interacting with these commercials and remove Go-go.tech from the system ASAP.

How Does The Hijacker Enter PCs?

Browser hijackers are most often distributed with the help of software bundling technique along with regular applications. They are added to the installers of common free apps as optional components and are hidden under the Advanced or Custom mode set. Most people, nonetheless, decide to choose the Quick installation setting and end up letting PUPs themselves into their systems along with the main software. The Advanced/Custom setting allows you to view the entire file list and opt-out the programs from the bundle that are not required or look questionable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Go-go.tech?

Browser hijackers like this are aimed at creating the pay-per-click revenue for the developers. For this reason, it displays so many intrusive ads while users’re surfing the web and tries to make them click on those adverts. Besides, it also earns profits by selling the users’ browsing-related data to other parties.

Is the hijacked browser harmful?

The browser hijacking is in general performed so as to redirect web searches to affiliated sites and carry out other hateful activities. And therefore, it may land you on quite perilous web locations that would be promoting different scams, fake surveys, PUPs, and even malware.

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 Go-go.tech:

Remove the related items of Go-go.tech 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 Go-go.tech 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 (Go-go.tech) 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 Go-go.tech 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 Go-go.tech 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 Go-go.tech 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 Go-go.tech 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 Go-go.tech (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.