Removal instructions for the Quick World Clock browser hijacker

What kind of software is Quick World Clock?

Our research team found the Quick World Clock browser extension while checking out deceptive sites. This piece of software promises easy access to user-selected world clocks and other widgets.

After analyzing this extension, we learned that it modifies browser settings in order to generate redirects to the find.msrc-now.com fake search engine, and it spies on users' browsing activity. Due to this behavior, Quick World Clock is classified as a browser hijacker.

Quick World Clock browser hijacker overview

On our test machine, Quick World Clock set find.msrc-now.com as the browser's homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URL. Hence, whenever we entered a search query into the URL bar or opened a new browser tab/window – it led us to the find.msrc-now.com website.

Illegitimate search engines usually cannot generate search results, so they redirect to genuine Internet search sites. Find.msrc-now.com is not an exception; it redirects to the Bing search engine (bing.com). Keep in mind that this webpage could lead elsewhere since factors like user geolocation may impact redirects.

Furthermore, browser-hijacking software often utilizes persistence-ensuring techniques, such as preventing access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to complicate its removal.

What is more, Quick World Clock has data-tracking functionalities. Targeted information may include: URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, and so forth. The collected information can then be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit.

To summarize, browser-hijacking software like Quick World Clock may cause system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Quick World Clock
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Quick World Clock
Supposed Functionality	World clocks and other widgets
Promoted URL	find.msrc-now.com
Detection Names (find.msrc-now.com)	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (find.msrc-now.com)	65.8.49.67
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 thousands of browser hijackers; Coffee Ext, XI New Tab, and MediaScape - New Tab are merely a few examples. This software usually appears legitimate and offers handy features, which are rarely operational.

It must be stressed that even if a browser extension or an application work as promised – that is not a guarantee of either legitimacy or safety.

How did Quick World Clock install on my computer?

We obtained Quick World Clock from its "official" promotional page. In addition to such sites, browser hijackers are endorsed on scam webpages. Users primarily access pages pushing this software via redirects caused by websites employing rogue advertising networks, mistyped URLs, spam browser notifications, intrusive ads, or installed adware.

"Bundling" – packing regular program installers with unwanted/malicious additions – is also used to proliferate browser-hijacking software.

The risk of permitting access for bundled content into systems is increased by downloading dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and by rushing through installation processes (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.).

Additionally, browser hijackers are spread by intrusive adverts. Once clicked on, some of the advertisements can execute scripts to perform downloads/installations without user permission.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly advise researching software and downloading it only from official and verified sources. When installing, it is essential to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opt out of all additional apps, extensions, tools, etc.

Another recommendation is to exercise care while browsing since fraudulent and malicious online content typically appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, while intrusive ads may look harmless – they redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).

In case of continuous encounters with such adverts/redirects, check the system and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Quick World Clock, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Permissions asked by Quick World Clock browser hijacker:

Website promoting Quick World Clock browser hijacker:

Appearance of find.msrc-now.com redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Quick World Clock?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Quick World Clock browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove find.msrc-now.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove find.msrc-now.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Quick World Clock 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.

Quick World Clock browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove Quick World Clock 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 "Quick World Clock" 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 "Quick World Clock", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.find.msrc-now.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 "find.msrc-now.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 find.msrc-now.com 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 "Quick World Clock", 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 "Quick World Clock", remove hxxp://find.msrc-now.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 find.msrc-now.com 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 find.msrc-now.com 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 find.msrc-now.com website?

Redirects to sites like find.msrc-now.com are generated because cyber criminals (e.g., developers of fake search engines, browser hijackers, etc.) profit from them.

Is visiting find.msrc-now.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Websites like find.msrc-now.com typically collect (and sell) visitor information.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are predominantly proliferated via bundled installation setups, deceptive promotional webpages, online scams, freeware and free file-hosting websites, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Quick World Clock browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan systems and eliminate installed browser-hijacking applications. It is noteworthy that manual removal (unaided by security tools) might not be an ideal solution. In instances where multiple browser hijackers are present: after one is removed – the others may simply reinstall it. With browser-hijacking software installed, removal-related settings might be inaccessible. Therefore, it is paramount to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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