Dregol Search Removal Guide - Get Rid of Browser Hijacker in Efficient Ways

About Dregol Search

Dregol Search is classified as a browser hijacker, because it modifies the default homepage and search engine, redirects users to unwanted sites frequently. Whichever browser you use, IE, Friefox or Chrome, the hijacker can change your homepage to www.dregol.com, ignores your browser setting. Dregol Search hijacker is always bundled into third party installations, or your browser may get infected with it by visiting malicious site and hacked page.

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The redirecting feature is quite annoying.Users have to visit the unwanted site instead of common homepage. The search results will be limited and less useful. Together with the malicious pop-up ads, the related sites of Dregol Search will lead user to sponsored sites with poor reputation. Adware, malware or even trojans will be brought into your computer secretly.

Possible Symptoms of Dregol Search hijacking

• The default homepage is changed to www.dregol.com
• The www.dregol.com address is added onto your favorite website folder.
• You are forced to visit strange sites.
• Search results are filled with junk information like sponsored links
• Unwanted browser extensions are brought to your browser.

How can we remove it effectively?

You can choose the manual way or the automatic way to operate:

Guide1: Remove it manually

Guide2: Automatically remove it with Spyhunter.

How to remove it manually:

(1) Stop the running process related to the hijacker.

Right click on the taskbar and select Start Task Manager (or press Ctrl+Shift+Esc), click Process tab, find and click on the related running process, and click End Process.

(2) Uninstall its related programs from your computer:
Start>> Control Panel >> Programs >> Programs and Features >> Find out the unwanted programs and Uninstall.

(3) Remove its add-on from browser:

For IE Users:

Tools>> Manager Add-on >> Toolbars and Extensions >> Disable the related add-ons

For Chrome Users:
Customize and Control >> Tools >> Extensions >> Find out the related extensions and remove them

For Firefox Users：
Open menu> Add-ons > find out the related extensions in Extensions and Plugins and remove them.

 

(4) Change the setting of Folder Options in order to find the hidden files.
Open Control Panel >>Tools >>Folder options >> view>> Hidden files and folders>> Click at Show hidden files, folders and drives.

And then delete the associated files.
%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>

(5) Remove related registry entries.
Start >> Input regedit in the search box >> open regedit >> remove the related data
Attention: Removing registry entries mistakenly may cause system crash. If you are not sure, leave it to professional tool.

How to remove it with removal tool:

You can also use the program to remove it conveniently. Spyhunter is recommended because it is powerful in detecting and removing various computer risks.

(1) click on button to download Spyhunter.

(2) Click the run choice to install it step by step

(3) Click Finish then the program will scan your computer to find the potential threats.

(4) Click Fix Threats to remove all the risks.

Optional Step: Use RegCure Pro to optimize your computer

Adware, malware and virus probably mess up your computer's registry. You may find that your computer's performace is not ideal. RegCure Pro scans common problem areas to fix them quickly and safely.
(1) Download RegCure by clicking the icon for free.

  

(2) Click on the RegCure Pro and run its profile.

(3) Click Next and finish the installation process. 

(4) RegCure Pro will open automatically on your screen.

(5) Scan your computer for errors.

(6) After scanning, choose the items you want to clean and fix.

Conclusion

Dregol Search hijacks your browser and cause serious computer problems, do not hesitate to remove it. Using the right tools is the first step to protect your computer. Download Spyhunter and Regcure Pro to make your PC clean,safe, and efficient. They are so user-friendly that you will not face complicated operations.