What is 1stserp.com?
1stserp.com created by ARTEX MANAGEMENT S.A is a typical browser virus, based on Mail.ru search engine, which changes browser settings for a purpose, which described below. Firstly, it is for logging users internet activity, visited sites and search queries. All this data can be shared with 1stserp.com affiliates. Also, the virus usually starts to implement advertisement banners into the browser search results without the user’s knowledge. So, we recommend removing 1stserp.com as soon as possible. It will help to save your privacy on the Internet.
How 1stserp.com gets on your PC?
1stserp.com implements users PC through fake installers, additional ‘offers’ on third-party installers e.t.c. We think that the best way to protect your system – ignoring all dubious offers, related to unknown software, extensions, toolbars, and notifications. Also, we recommend using modern antimalware services with real-time protection. If you already have some troubles with 1stserp.com, you can remove it by using our advice below.
How to remove 1stserp.com from your computer?
To uninstall 1stserp.com remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and registry keys.
In our view, there are 3 products able to remove 1stserp.com. You can try to use them for removing all files, folders and registry entries related to 1stserp.com.
Recommended Solution:
Norton is a powerful removal tool. It can remove all instances of newest viruses, similar to 1stserp.com – files, folders, registry keys.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as 1stserp.com.
You can try both of these products to remove 1stserp.com
Or uninstall 1stserp.com manually.
Step 1: Remove 1stserp.com from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find 1stserp.com.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find 1stserp.com and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find 1stserp.com, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate 1stserp.com and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- Click on Uninstall to confirm.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
After that remove 1stserp.com from your browser.
Step 2: Remove 1stserp.com from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find 1stserp.com.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose 1stserp.com.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable 1stserp.com.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Step 3: Resetting your browser search and homepage settings
Reset browser setting in Google Chrome:- Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
- Choose Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Go to Reset browser settings section.
- Click Reset browser settings.
- In the dialog that appears, click Reset.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Google Chrome.
Reset browser setting in Mozilla Firefox:- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- Go to Help.
- Go to Troubleshooting information.
- Click Reset Firefox… button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Mozilla Firefox.
Reset browser setting in Internet Explorer:- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click on the cogwheel in the right upper corner.
- Click Internet options.
- Got to Advanced tab.
- Click Reset button.
- Put a tick near Delete personal settings checkbox.
- Click Reset button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Internet Explorer.
Step 4: Remove following files and folders of 1stserp.com:
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Written by Tim Kas