How to remove the 7go virus – 7go.com Games removal instructions
7go virus (7go.com)
The 7go virus (also referred to as 7go games; though not technically a computer virus) is a term used to describe potential malware or a potentially unwanted program categorized as a browser hijacker and spyware that changes existing internet browser settings of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Explorer with or without user consent and installs to a computer system and attaches to Internet Browsers as a browser extension, browser add-on, and browser helper object. 7go malware causes affected internet browsers to start up on 7go.com as well as third-party domains including search.conduit.com. 7go also causes affected internet browsers to redirect to the 7go website (etc.) when users attempt to search the web using the browsers address bar, browser toolbar, or omni bar.
Many security experts claim that the 7go.com search results page is by no means legitimate and may display unwanted advertisements, sponsored links, and list harmful results, including links that promote fraudulent Microsoft Windows software, otherwise known as scareware (or rogue software). The search results displayed on 7go.com consist of game results and sponsored advertisements. The website is paid each time a user clicks advertisements, sponsored links, or downloads associated third-party software. This can be seen as a very unethical tactic as most users who visit the website have reported to do so against their will.
7go.com, including free games promoted by the website are dangerous concerning their relationship with third-party malware; which raises the concern for the invasion of privacy, entrapment, and cyber crimes including credit theft, extortion, and identity theft. Though these are rare, third-party malware leaves a computer at further risk.
Some users have reported unwelcome email spam, junk mail, and even telephone calls from telemarketers that involved parties may observe, collect, and distribute user information to mailing and marketing lists, including user information manually submitted online while third-party software or 7go Toolbar is present on the computer system or affected internet browser. *In some cases information collected by browser hijackers and related malware may be used in telephone phishing attempts.
How does 7go malware infect a computer?
7go bundles with downloadable content including freeware and shareware. If you recently installed software, downloaded and played games on 7go.com or third-party websites, or clicked links associated with the website including advertisements, chances are a program that will cause your internet browser to redirect to unwanted websites was downloaded and installed without your consent.
Downloading games from 7go.com may introduce third-party software to a computer system without ‘direct’ user consent or knowledge. Some irrelevant advertisements that contain a download or play button are displayed underneath games on the website that are meant to confuse visitors. This is defined as unethical entrapment by many experts as 7go.com and other websites who also practice this tactic are consciously generating money off the confusion and misfortunes of internet users.
How to remove the 7go virus
How to remove the 7go virus- Uninstall 7go software – Use the correct procedures to uninstall software (from 2 options)
- Remove 7go browser attachments – Remove browser add-ons and extensions
- Automatically remove 7go malware – Scan for and remove malware infecting your computer system
- Automatically repair browser settings – Automatically remove hijacked www.7go.com settings and automatically uninstall unwanted software
- Manually remove 7go.com homepage
- Manually remove 7go.com search engine
1. Uninstall 7go software (2 options)
Option 1: Windows Uninstall (Manual Uninstall)
1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program (depending on your version of Windows).
3. In the list of installed programs search for 7go (7go Toolbar, free games) and unwanted third party software (including programs you recently installed). Uninstall any unwanted software by double clicking the program’s icon, or highlight the program in the list and click the Uninstall button/tab.
Option 2: CCleaner by Piriform (Automated Uninstall)
CCleaner by Piriform
CCleaner can be used to uninstall stubborn software and software used to promote the 7go browser hijacker.
1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform and run the program.
2. Once installed, navigate to Tools > Uninstall tab and locate unwanted software in the list. To automatically uninstall the found software click Run Uninstaller.
2. Remove unwanted browser attachments
If necessary after uninstalling unwanted software, you may need to remove a browser add-on or extension such as Dale Toolbar. Please note, it may be necessary to remove multiple third-party titles.
Google Chrome
1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the 7go extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to them.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.
2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the 7go add-on and remove it.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the 7go add-on and remove it if located.
3. Automatically remove 7go malware
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can be used to detect and remove 7go and/or third-party malware from your computer system.
1. Install the free or paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
2. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program. If you are using the free version of Malwarebytes you will be prompted to update the database, please do so.
3. Open the first tab labeled “Scanner” and select the Perform full scan option. Click the Scan button to perform a full system scan. Malwarebytes will automatically detect malware infecting your computer system.
4. Once the full system scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a message stating malicious objects were detected. Select the malicious objects and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove the malicious files from your computer (the image below shows a file that is NOT selected).
4. Automatically repair browser settings (Automated repair)
CCleaner by Piriform
CCleaner can also be used to repair internet browser settings and stop your browser from redirecting to http://www.7go.com/ and other unwanted search engines.
1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform and run the program.
2. Once installed, run the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.
3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found. Look for anything that may be suspicious or contain “game or search” in the title or filename.
5. Manually remove 7go.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 7go.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 7go.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 7go.comand replace it with your preferred URL.
6. Manually remove 7go.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 the 7go.comsearch 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 the 7go.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 the 7go.com search engine to remove it.
Please note, If http://www.7go.com/ is set as Google Chrome’s default search engine, add (or select) a new search engine (such as Google.com) and select the new search engine as the default search engine, then remove www.7go.com by clicking the X next to it.
