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How to remove Zocosearch.com (Virus Removal Guide)

Zocosearch.com


Zocosearch.com is a browser hijacker that takes over internet browser settings including the startup page and default search settings and bundles with malware and viruses.

What is Zocosearch.com?


Zocosearch.com is a browser hijacker that uses to malicious browser extensions to take over existing internet browser settings including the startup page, new tab page, and search engine. Once settings have been changed, the things you search for online w ill redirect to https://zocosearch.com/search/?id= and then to another site such as Google.com. The website utilizes software including browser add-ons and extensions to gain access and hijack control of internet browser settings. In addition, the software and browser attachments are arranged to complete other functions that internet users may consider intrusive and malicious.

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The primary function of the Zocosearch.com extension is to track what you search for online. Software that is native to the website has permission to read and change your browsing data, read your browsing history, manage your apps, extensions, and themes, and do much more. Furthermore, the extension also has permission to read browsing history while the user is in incognito mode.

Bundles with malware and viruses


One of the biggest issues with the Zocosearch.com website is that it software associated with it may bundle with and/or be advertised by malicious advertising networks that spread malware, adware, other browser hijackers, spyware, computer viruses, and various security threats. Simply put, it is possible that your computer is infected with malware due to how the extension is distributed.

Speaking of how the extension is distributed, the software associated with the website is most often promoted by deceptive advertisements that promote it as something it isn’t and aggressive advertisements that force and pester users to install it.

How to remove Zocosearch.com (Virus Removal Guide)


Browser attachments associated with the Zocosearch.com website can be manually removed through internet browser settings. However, removing a browser extension will not remove malware, adware, spyware, viruses, and other threats from an infected computer. To remove malware from an infected computer, we recommend scanning the computer with a reputable security program such as Malwarebytes Premium or Malwarebytes Free. Follow the free removal guide on this page to remove the Zocosearch.com hijacker and use reputable antivirus software to remove malware from your computer.

How to remove the Zocosearch.com extension

How to remove malware and viruses

How to remove tracking files and repair Windows registry

How to remove the Zocosearch.com extension


Follow the instructions to remove the Zocosearch.com extension from Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Google Chrome

1. Open the menu and go to More tools > Extensions

2. Click the Remove button

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the menu and go to Add-ons

2. Click the Remove button

How to remove malware and viruses


Follow the instructions to remove malware, adware, browser hijackers, spyware, ransomware, viruses, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). The security software recommended in this removal guide is free to use. However, we recommend registering the software to secure your computing device and stop infections before they happen.

1. Download and install Malwarebytes.

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2. Once Malwarebytes is installed, click the Scan Now button to begin scanning the computer.

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3. When the scan is complete, click the Quarantine Selected button to remove all threats detected by Malwarebytes.

4. Reboot the computer.

5. Once the computer is rebooted, download and install HitmanPro or HitmanPro.Alert to perform a second-opinion scan and remove the remaining malware (if applicable). To download the executable file, fill out the information on their website (name and email address) and click submit.

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6. Once HitmanPro is installed, click the Next button to begin scanning the computer.

7. When the scan is complete, click the Next button to remove all threats detected by HitmanPro.

How to remove tracking files and repair Windows registry


Follow the instructions to remove tracking files, remove browsing data, and repair the Windows registry.

1. Download and install CCleaner Free or CCleaner Professional.

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2. Once CCleaner is installed, go to the Easy Clean tab.

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3. Click the Analyze button to find trackers and junk files that CCleaner can remove.

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4. When the analysis is complete, click the Clean All button.

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5. Next, go to the Registry tab and click the Scan for Issues button.

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6. When the scan is complete, click the Fix selected Issues… button.

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7. As a precaution, click Yes to back up the registry before making changes to it and save the Reg File (.reg) file to your computer.

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8. Click the Fix All Selected Issues button and then click Close once all problems have been removed.

Sean Doyle

Sean is a tech author and engineer with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, malware, Google Analytics, online marketing, and other topics. He is featured in several publications.

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