How to remove go.goadvs.com redirect (Virus Removal Guide)

by Sean Doyle · Published December 10, 2015 · Updated September 11, 2022

Go.goadvs.com is essentially defined as an advertising platform and URL used to redirect users to various webpages and pop-under type advertisements. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. If your computer or mobile device redirects to go.goadvs.com, runs a loop through the go.goadvs.com domain name, or simply redirects to the website it means that your computer or device is infected with adware and a potentially unwanted program (or PUP for sort). It can also be the initial sign of a severe computer infection since many adware type programs primarily bundle with malware and additional threats.

There is usually a string attached to go.goadvs.com redirects. It will often contain many additional characters to form a long URL. The URL may flash in the address bar and redirect users to third-party webpages.

Ads by go.goadvs.com and redirects ran through the webpage may contain malicious content, promote rogue software, or attempt to phish personal information. This is one reason why it is important to assess the problems with this URL and remove go.goadvs.com threats immediately from your computer or device.

The go.goadvs.com redirect may be associated with one or multiple adware type programs and files on your PC or device. This means that multiple programs under various titles may need to be eradicated to extinguish the problem and secure your computer or device.

Some victims have also complained that go.goadvs.com took over their homepage. In other cases redirects to the webpage may occur when a link is clicked. This is why we have provided various removal instructions to eradicate any type of threat that may be present. If you are using a mobile device we simply suggest that you uninstall rogue apps that may have been introduced by viewing your app management system on your device.

How to remove go.goadvs.com

Step 1: Uninstall potentially unwanted programs
Step 2: Remove browser add-on and extensions
Step 3: Remove go.goadvs.com search engine
Step 4: Remove go.goadvs.com homepage
Step 5: Scan your computer for malware
Step 6: Clean up and repair settings

Step 1: Uninstall potentially unwanted programs

1.Navigate to the Control Panel on Windows Start Menu.

2. Click Uninstall a program (or Add and remove a program).

3. A list of programs installed on your computer will appear. Search for suspicious and unwanted programs in the list of installed programs. Once a program you want to remove is located, double click to begin the uninstall process (or select the program and click Uninstall).

Step 2: Remove browser add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the add-on, select it, and remove it.

Step 3: Remove go.goadvs.com search engine

In Mozilla Firefox, click the small search magnify glass near the search box (not url/search field) and click “Manage Search Engines…”. Remove go.goadvs.com search engine from the list of search providers by highlighting the selections and clicking remove.

In Microsoft Internet Explorer navigate to Tools > Manage Add Ons > Search Providers and remove go.goadvs.com search engine from the list.

In Google Chrome, click the customize icon (wrench or 3 bars) and navigate to Settings > Manage search engines… click the X next to go.goadvs.com search engine to remove it.

Step 4: Remove go.goadvs.com homepage

In Mozilla Firefox navigate to Tools > Options or click Firefox in the top left corner and click Options > Options. Under the General tab remove go.goadvs.com from the “Home Page:” field and replace it with your preferred home page URL.

In Microsoft Internet Explorer navigate to Tools >Internet Options. Remove go.goadvs.com from the Home Page field and replace it with your preferred URL.

In Google Chrome click the customize icon (wrench or 3 bars) and navigate to Settings.Click “Set pages” under the On startup option. Remove go.goadvs.com and replace it with your preferred homepage URL.

Step 5: Scan your computer for malware

1. Download and Install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

2. Once Malwarebytes is installed, open the Anti-Malware program and click the Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan. Malwarebytes may automatically begin to update and scan your computer at this point.

3. When the malware scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button to isolate and remove the detected files. You may be asked to reboot your computer to completely remove detected files.

If you are still having issues with malware it is recommended to download and install a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro by Surfright to eradicate existing malicious files and automatically repair corrupted settings.

Step 6: Clean up and repair settings

1. Download and Install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.

2. Open CCleaner and go to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Once complete click the Run Cleaner button.

3. Go to Tools > Startup and search for suspicious entries through each tab starting from Windows, Internet Explorer, etc., all the way to Context Menu and click Disable and Delete once anything you do not recognize is found. This will help you locate and remove unwanted browser attachments and repair other settings.