How To Remove The Website-unavailable.com Redirection Virus and Remove OpenDNS DNS IP Address Settings

What is the Website-unavailable.com redirection virus?

Website-unavailable.com is often referred to as an internet browser hijacker because many people have found that website-unavailable.com (Open DNS Guide) has changed their Home Page to website-unavailable.com, Provided Search Engine to website-unavailable.com, and/or your computer systems DNS IP address. Causing internet searches and URLs typed into the address bar to redirect to website-unavailable.com and possibly other OpenDNS websites.

If your browser is redirecting to website-unavailable.com it may be due to a third party infection or voluntary change of DNS IP addresses, in such instances for repair and internet access prior a DNS Changer attack. Open DNS is not a virus, nor malware, but is considered as so to many people. OpenDNS is more-so a nuisance because they display a lot of advertisements over realistic search results, but their DNS IP services may be of value in some scenarios.

Why is my Home Page Website-unavailable.com?

If your home page has changed to website-unavailable.com without your consent you are most likely infected with malware, viruses, and/or Trojans. This is often the first noticable sign of a computer infection.

Why are internet searches and URLs redirecting to Website-unavailable.com?

If your internet browser is redirecting to website-unavailable.com without your consent, your provided search engine or DNS IP address has been changed to accommodate a malicious third party, OpenDNS (not likely at all), or you are infected with third party malware, viruses, and/or Trojans. You may have noticed a redirection while attempting to visit a malicious website. If so, that’s a good thing. That means your DNS IP address was most likely voluntarily changed to Open DNS Internet Protocol addresses in order to stop malware from attempting to take over your computer and DNS settings.

Also note the large amounts of advertisements utilized by Open DNS. Open DNS is paid per each click of these adverts (CPC). This often leads many security experts to believe Open DNS is not suffecient against safety and may lead to unwanted affects on a computer system and internet browser. Use the directions below to stop redirections website-unavailable.com and other Open DNS Guide websites.

1. Anti-Malware Software (Remove Malware)

Malwarebytes is the most recommended Antivirus – Anti-Malware software used to scan, detect, and remove malware including severe browser hijackers and DNS Changers. View other Antivirus recommendations. If necessary, search for and remove third party malware that has infected your system.

2. System Restore  (Troubleshoot Malware)

If you suspect your system is infected by a third party or a severe pasrasite causing your browser to be affected by website-unavailable.com, perform a system restore to an automatic restore point created by Window’s each week and during system updates.

• View System Restore Instructions

3. Disable OpenDNS Settings

4. Repair Home Page

Follow the instructions per each browser installed on your system to remove website-unavailable.com from your home page and start up.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click Tools and select Options.

2. On the General tab, click Restore to Default or add you preferred URL.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Internet Options.

2. On the General tab click Restore to Default or add your preferred URL.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Wrench or 3 bar icon next to the address bar and select Settings.

2. Under the On startup section click Set pages.

3. Click the X next to website-unavailable.com to remove it and add your preferred home page URL.

5. Repair Provided Search Engines

To stop your browser from redirecting to website-unavailable.com and other unwanted search results follow the instructions below to fix your browsers provided search engine.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the small search arrow or magnify glass near the search bar at the top of the internet browser.

2. Select Manage search engines…

3. Highlight website-unavailable.com and click remove. The search engine may be a default search 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. Search for website-unavailable.com and click the Remove button.

Google Chrome

1. Click the 3 bar or wrench settings icon and select Settings.

2. In the Search section select the Manage search engines… button.

3. Remove website-unavailable.com by selecting the X next to the URL upon clicking on and highlighting the website(s).

Removal Tip

Delete Browser Data
If you visited unwanted websites and fear you are being traced, tracked, etc. it is recommended to delete your browser data such as your cache and cookie files. Sometimes malicious websites load cookie files (etc) onto an unsuspecting computer system allowing them to collect information such as browser activity. You can remove your browser cache and cookie files in your browser’s preference or settings options.