How to Remove Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker

What is A Browser Hijacker?

A browser hijacker is a type of malware that is designed to manipulate the settings on your browser, typically Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome. The malware attempts to convince the user into believing that their homepage has been set incorrectly or that their antivirus software needs updating.

The goal of these tricks is to coerce you into downloading malicious files or installing malicious applications onto your computer. Browser hijackers are often bundled with other types of malware and can be uncovered by running periodic scans with an antivirus program.

How Do Browser Hijacker Viruses Spread?

Browser hijackers are bundled with other types of malware and can be uncovered by running periodic scans with an antivirus program. Browser hijackers spread through infected websites, pirated software downloads, spam e-mail attachments and fake browser updates.

Once installed, a browser hijacker may change the settings on your web browser to configure it to display advertising or even redirect all web traffic through the malicious website. The browser hijacker may also gather personal data from you through your Internet searches or computer activity and then send this information back to the hacker's server.

How Does Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker Work?

Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker is designed to change the settings on your browser to configure it to display advertising. Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker may also use your computer's resources, such as CPU and GPU power, memory, storage space and bandwidth to collect personal data. Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker may also use your computer's resources in order place advertisements on other websites that you visit while web browsing. Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker may also redirect all web traffic through the malicious website or send information back to the hacker's server.

How to Remove Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker

Instructions on how to remove Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker:
1. Click Start
2. On the Start menu, click on Control Panel
3. In the Control Panel window, click on Programs and Features
4. In the Programs and Features window, in the left pane, scroll down until you see Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker . Right-click on it and select Uninstall
5. Follow any prompts that appear asking if you want to uninstall a program or confirm that you want to uninstall Gotomoviesearch Browser Hijacker by clicking Yes.

How to Protect My Computer From Browser Hijacker Viruses

The best way to protect yourself from a Browser Hijacker is to keep your operating system, anti-virus protection software and web browser up-to-date. You may also consider using an anti-malware program that has been proven effective against browser hijackers. Make sure you have installed your antivirus software on your computer before installing any software or going online.