Removal instructions for the Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker

What kind of software is Motorcycles Wallpaper?

While investigating dubious websites, our research discovered the Motorcycles Wallpaper browser extension. It displays high-quality motorcycle-themed browser wallpapers. However, after examining this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker.

Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker overview

Motorcycles Wallpaper modifies the following browser settings – default search engine, homepage, and new tab/window. Browser-hijacking software alters these settings to the addresses of promoted sites so as to generate redirects to them whenever a new browser tab/window is opened or a search query is typed into the URL bar.

In most cases, the software endorses fake search engines, which cannot provide search results and lead to genuine Internet search websites.

At the time of research, Motorcycles Wallpaper generated redirects to the legitimate Bing search engine (bing.com). However, it could redirect elsewhere since that might be based on factors like user geolocation.

Browser-hijacking software often uses persistence-ensuring techniques to complicate its removal and prevent users from restoring their browsers.

Motorcycles Wallpaper likely spies on users' browsing activity. Targeted information may include: browsing and search engine histories, IP addresses, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, credit card numbers, etc. The collected data can then be monetized via sale to third-parties.

To summarize, the presence of browser-hijacking software like Motorcycles Wallpaper on devices may lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Motorcycles Wallpaper
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Motorcycles Wallpaper
Supposed Functionality	Motorcycle-themed browser wallpapers
Promoted URL	bing.com
Affected Browser Settings	Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine
Symptoms	Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling).
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites.
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Browser hijacker examples

We have analyzed numerous browser hijackers; Focusio, Tally Tab, Calendar New Tab – are just a couple examples of our newest finds. Browser-hijacking software typically appears ordinary/harmless and offers useful functionalities. However, these features are usually fake and serve as bait to lure users into downloading/installing the software.

It must be stressed that even if a browser extension or an application operates as advertised – that is not definitive proof of either legitimacy or safety.

How did Motorcycles Wallpaper install on my computer?

We obtained Motorcycles Wallpaper from its "official" promotional page. In addition to such webpages, browser hijackers are commonly endorsed on scam sites. Users primarily access these pages via redirects caused by websites employing rogue advertising networks, misspelled URLs, intrusive ads, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.

"Bundling" – packing ordinary program installers with unwanted/malicious supplements – is also used to proliferate browser-hijacking software. The risk of allowing bundled content into the device is increased by downloading from untrustworthy sources (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and by treating installation processes with negligence (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Quick/Easy" settings, etc.).

Additionally, intrusive adverts spread browser hijackers. Some of these advertisements are capable of performing stealthy downloads/installations upon being clicked.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

It is essential to research software and download it only from official/verified channels. Furthermore, installation processes must be treated with care. Therefore, we advise reading terms, inspecting possible options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all additions (e.g., applications, extensions, tools, features, etc.).

Another recommendation is to be vigilant while browsing since fake and malicious online content usually appears legitimate and harmless. For example, intrusive ads may look innocuous – however, they redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., pornography, adult dating, gambling, etc.).

Should you keep encountering adverts and/or redirects of this kind, check the device and immediately remove all suspicious apps and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Motorcycles Wallpaper, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Permissions asked by Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker:

Website promoting Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker:

Appearance of Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Motorcycles Wallpaper?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove bing.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove rogue redirects from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window: look for any recently installed suspicious applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker using Combo Cleaner:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Motorcycles Wallpaper" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "Motorcycles Wallpaper", look for the promoted URL (hxxp://www.bing.com) below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "bing.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the motorcycles wallpaper redirect, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "Motorcycles Wallpaper", as well as all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable "Motorcycles Wallpaper", remove hxxp://bing.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".

In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with motorcycles wallpaper redirect removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the motorcycles wallpaper redirect, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the purpose of forcing users to visit bing.com website?

Cyber criminals (e.g., developers of browser hijackers, etc.) seek to profit through redirects. In some cases, these scammers promote legitimate content via redirects in order to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are most commonly distributed through bundled installation setups, online scams, deceptive promotional webpages, freeware and third-party websites, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Motorcycles Wallpaper browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and eliminate detected browser-hijacking applications. It is noteworthy that manual removal (performed without the aid of security programs) might not be ideal, especially when multiple browser hijackers are present. In such cases, after one is removed – the others may simply reinstall it. Additionally, browser-hijacking software might restrict access to removal-related settings and/or undo user-made changes. Therefore, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.

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