Removal instructions for the Extreme Sports Wallpapers browser hijacker

What kind of software is Extreme Sports Wallpapers?

While inspecting suspect websites, our research team discovered the Extreme Sports Wallpapers browser extension. It promises to display extreme sports themed browser wallpapers. After investigating this extension, we learned that it is a browser hijacker. Extreme Sports Wallpapers modifies browser settings to generate redirects.

Extreme Sports Wallpapers browser hijacker overview

Browser-hijacking software typically assigns promoted websites as browsers' default search engines, homepages, and new tab/window URLs. Hence, Web searches performed via the URL bar and new browser tab/windows opened – result in redirects to the endorsed page.

In most cases, browser hijackers promote fake search engines, which cannot generate search results and redirect to legitimate Internet search websites. However, Extreme Sports Wallpapers leads straight to the Bing search engine (bing.com) without an intermediary. It is noteworthy that this browser extension could cause redirects leading elsewhere, as that may be impacted by factors like user geolocation.

It is common for browser-hijacking software to utilize persistence-ensuring techniques, such as restricting access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to complicate its removal.

Furthermore, software within this classification usually has data-tracking functionalities, and this might be true of Extreme Sports Wallpapers. Targeted information may include: visited URLs, viewed webpages, searched queries, Internet cookies, account log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, etc. The collected information can then be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit.

In summary, the presence of software like Extreme Sports Wallpapers on devices may lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Extreme Sports Wallpapers
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Extreme Sports Wallpapers
Supposed Functionality	Extreme sports 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 thousands of browser hijackers; Sharks Tab, The Weather Mom, Converter Tab, Forest New Tab – are merely some examples. This software usually appears legitimate and innocuous. It also offers a wide variety of "handy" functions. However, these functionalities seldom work as advertised, and in most cases – they do not work at all. Keep in mind that operational features do not guarantee a software's legitimacy or safety.

How did Extreme Sports Wallpapers install on my computer?

Extreme Sports Wallpapers has an "official" promotional webpage. Aside from such pages, browser hijackers are often promoted on scam websites. Most users access these webpages via redirects generated by misspelled URLs, sites using rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, intrusive ads, or installed adware.

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

Download from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations (e.g., used "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.) – increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system.

Intrusive adverts proliferate browser hijackers as well. When clicked on, some of the advertisements can execute scripts to perform downloads/installations without user consent.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly advise researching software and downloading it only from official/verified sources. Installation processes must be treated with caution, e.g., by reading terms, inspecting possible options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all additional apps, extensions, features, etc.

Another recommendation is to be vigilant while browsing since fake and malicious online content usually appears genuine and harmless. For example, despite their ordinary/innocuous appearance – intrusive ads redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., scam-promoting, gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.).

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

Appearance of Extreme Sports Wallpapers redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by Extreme Sports Wallpapers browser hijacker:

Website promoting Extreme Sports Wallpapers browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is Extreme Sports Wallpapers?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Extreme Sports Wallpapers 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.

Extreme Sports Wallpapers 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.

Extreme Sports Wallpapers browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove Extreme Sports Wallpapers 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 "Extreme Sports Wallpapers" 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 "Extreme Sports Wallpapers", 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 extreme sports wallpapers 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 "Extreme Sports Wallpapers", 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 "Extreme Sports Wallpapers", 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 extreme sports wallpapers 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 extreme sports wallpapers 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?

Redirects are caused since cyber criminals (e.g., developers of fake search engines and browser hijackers, etc.) generate revenue through them. Legitimate sites are promoted in this manner through the abuse of their affiliate programs, as the criminals can earn commissions from the redirects.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are primarily distributed via bundled installation setups, deceptive promotional webpages, online scams, freeware and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Extreme Sports Wallpapers browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate all browser-hijacking apps present. Note that manual removal (performed without security tools) might be ineffective, especially when multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system. In these instances, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. Software within this classification might also be capable of denying access to removal-related settings and/or undoing user-made changes. Therefore, it is paramount to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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