How To Remove The AllGamesHome Redirect Virus – AllGamesHome Browser Hijacker Malware (AllGamesHome.com)
What is the AllGamesHome virus (AllGamesHome.com redirect virus)?
The Allgameshome virus is a browser exploit, referred to as malware categorized as a browser hijacker that AllGamesHome.com uses to entrap their game customers and internet users into using their’s and their sponsor’s services and terms, which may include the introduction of adware, spyware, and unwanted browser helper objects to the computer system and browsers, such as CouponDropDown or the Text Enhance adware platform, as well as third party browser helper objects commonly used to accommodate a revenue stream during the allgameshome.com browser take-over.
If you are infected with the AllGamesHome virus (All Games Home virus) your internet browser may redirect to allgameshome.com webpages such as home.allgameshome.com, search.allgameshome.com, and start.allgameshome.com without permission. Browser redirects to the allgameshome.com domain often occur when attempting to use the infected browser’s address bar to search the web or direct to specific URLs inputted into the address bar.
There are actually many unethical websites similar to allgameshome.com (such as FunMoods) that use similar products and similar exploits to entrap victims. The allgameshome.com website happens to be a very popular website (ranked 2,000 in the world based on their Alexa traffic rank) the public can access and use to download or play games online, but the games often bundle with third party adware, browser hijackers, and spyware to generate revenue and collect information alike their competitors.
If your browser is redirecting to the allgameshome.com website without your consent or you are experiences symptoms of malware, use the removal steps provided in this article to secure your computer system from malicious and privacy invading malware.
Allgameshome.com Dangers
- Allgameshome.com can install applications, browser helper objects (add-ons, extensions, toolbars), and third party programs to a computer and browser without consent. This tactic often entraps victims and causes browsers to redirect to allgameshome.com domains such as home.allgameshome.com, search.allgameshome.com, and start.allgameshome.com and other third party websites.
- Furthermore, the introductory of unknown-undetected third party malware on a computer system can either be extremely dangerous or simply a nuisance (mild adware). For example, privacy invading malware may be capable of collecting sensitive information such as browser activity, browser history, credit card information, and passwords and is often linked to very severe cyber crime involving credit theft, extortion, and identity theft.
How to remove AllGamesHome virus (AllGamesHome Removal)
If allgameshome.com has infected your computer system and attached to your internet browsers via add-on, extension, or toolbar use the instructions below to detect and remove and/or uninstall All Games Home, as well as third party programs that may have infected your system without direct permission.
1. Anti-Malware Software (Remove/Troubleshoot Malware)
Malwarebytes is the most recommended Anti-Malware software used to scan, detect, and remove malware, including parasites that may have been contracted unethically without permission.
It is recommended to perform a full-system scan using the free or full Malwarebytes Malware-Removal product.
2. Uninstall AllGamesHome Programs (WIN)
1. Access Windows Control Panel and navigate to Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program (depending on Windows OS).
2. Find AllGamesHome or related third party software in the list of installed programs and double click the software to uninstall it (or highlight it and click the Uninstall button/or right click and select Uninstall).
Also note, freeware, shareware, torrents, and other free downloads and media related websites from the internet may have bundled with third party programs. If you have recenelty downloaded free content from the internet, please analyse the item. Free downloads and free-game based websites like AllGamesHome.com often utilize unethical platforms to generate income since they distribute their product for free.
3. Remove AllGamesHome Add-on, Extension, Toolbar
Use the instructions below to remove add-ons, extensions, or toolbars relating to AllGamesHome symptoms.
When a browser helper object is present a program is often installed to a system alongside the add-on, extension, plugin, or toolbar. Sometimes the program must be uninstalled before being removed as a browser attachment.
Google Chrome
1. Click on the customize and control icon (wrench, 3 bars) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
2. Search for extensions relating to AllGamesHome and remove them by clicking the trashcan icon next to each individually.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click Tools and select Add-ons. (Ctrl+Shift+A)
2. On the Extensions and Plugin tabs search for add-ons relating to AllGamesHome and click remove next to each indivudually.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tabs search for add-ons relating to AllGamesHome and remove them individually.
4. System Restore (Remove/Troubleshoot Malware)
Perform a system restore to an automatic restore point created by Window’s each week or during system updates.
* AllGamesHome Removal Tips
Once you have removed unwanted software, etc. affecting your system, make sure your operating system has completely re-booted and your browser’s home page and provided search engine has been repaired.
It is also recommended to clear your browser’s data files such as cache and cookies. Popular and unethical websites often utilize tracking cookies to collect information without permission.
Remove Allgameshome.com From Home Page (Startup Page)
How to remove AllGamesHome.com and unwanted third party home pages from Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome home page.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click Tools and select Options.
2. On the General tab delete AllGamesHome.com related websites and third party URLs. Click Restore to Default or add your preferred web address once removed.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Internet Options.
2. On the General tab remove AllGamesHome.com related websites and third party URLs. Click Restore to Default or add your preferred web address as your home page.
Google Chrome
1. Click on the Customize and control Google Chrome icon (Wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and select Settings.
2. Under the On startup section click Set pages.
3. Remove AllGamesHome.com related websites and third party URLs by clicking the X when the malicious home page setting is clicked on (pictured below).
Remove Allgameshome.com From Provided Search Engine (Redirect)
How to stop redirecting to AllGamesHome.com websites, including search.allgameshome.com, home.allgameshome.com, and start.allgameshome.com.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the small search arrow or magnify glass near the search bar at the top of the internet browser.
2. Click the Manage search engines… option.
3. Select the allgameshome.com webpage and click remove. If you don’t see the search provider on the list of search engines, it might be set as the default engine or listed under Other search engines.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
2. Navigate to the Search Providers list.
3. Select the allgameshome.com search provider. Click the Remove button.
Google Chrome
1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon (3 bar or wrench icon) and select Settings.
2. In the Search section click the Manage search engines… button.
3. Remove the allgameshome.com search provider by clicking the X next to it when highlighted.
If the allgameshome.com search website is set as the default search engine on Chrome, add or chose another search engine (such as Botcrawl.com or Google.com) as a default engine by selecting the legitimate search engine and clicking the make default transparent blue box that appears when the selection is highlighted.
There’s NO X BUTTON on then search provider line. But there is one for every other search provider!!
“Google Chrome
3. Remove the allgameshome.com search provider by clicking the X next to it when highlighted.”
You have to hover over the other search engines (Google, Bing, etc./or add one if there is not one present) and make one your default search engine before you have the opportunity to remove the search engine.