How to remove sweet-page.com from web browsers
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is sweet-page.com?
The sweet-page.com browser hijacker was created by a company called Wify Technology Limited. This browser settings-changing adware infiltrates Internet browsers via free software downloads and assigns the browser homepage and default search engine fields to sweet-page.com.
More about sweet-page.com
This adware is especially rogue, since it modifies the Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) shortcut targets, thus, blocking user attempts to change their homepage and default search engine settings.
At time of research, sweet-page.com redirected users to search.yahoo.com, a legitimate Internet search engine, however, creators of this browser hijacker are able to redirect to malicious websites at any time. Therefore, you are advised to eliminate this browser hijacker from your Internet browsers immediately.
It is also important to mention that browser hijackers and addresses promoted through them can collect data related to browsing activities. They may track search queries, visited websites, and personal information, which can be used for malicious purposes like targeted advertising or identity theft.
| Name | Sweet-Page.com redirect |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Supposed Functionality | sweet-page.com is supposed to operate as a legitimate search engine |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Detection Names | CRDF (Malicious), Webroot (Malicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| 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), dubious websites, and similar channels. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Examples of similar hijackers
The sweet-page.com browser hijacker is identical to previous adware that redirected Internet users to Do-search.com, Aartemis.com, isearch.omiga-plus.com, and NationZoom.com. To avoid installation of these potentially unwanted applications, be attentive when downloading and installing free software.
If your download is managed by a download client, inspect each download step and opt-out of installation of any advertised browser plug-ins by clicking the 'decline' button.
How did sweet-page.com promoting software install on my computer?
At time of research, this browser hijacker was promoted using a deceptive free software 'download client' developed by DomaIQ. Be aware that, today, most free software download websites use download clients - small programs offering installation of advertised browser plug-ins with the chosen freeware.
Internet users who do not pay close enough attention to the freeware downloading steps can inadvertently install the sweet-page.com browser hijacker or other potentially unwanted applications.
When installing downloaded free programs, choose the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any bundled adware listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. If your Internet browsers redirect you to sweet-page.com, use this removal guide to eliminate browser settings-changing adware from your computer.
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Quick menu:
- What is sweet-page.com?
- STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove sweet-page.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove sweet-page.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove sweet-page.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
sweet-page.com redirect 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 (which cause browser redirects to the sweet-page.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
sweet-page.com redirect removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove browser redirects:
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 all 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 the malicious extension (if present), look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.sweet-page.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 "sweet-page.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 sweet-page.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 plugins 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 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 malicious extension (if present), remove hxxp://sweet-page.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 sweet-page.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 sweet-page.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 visit sweet-page.com website?
Forcing users to visit sites like sweet-page.com allows site creators to increase their revenue.
Is visiting sweet-page.com a threat to my privacy?
Sweet-page.com may track your browsing activities, collect personal information, or redirect you to other potentially harmful sites that can compromise your privacy further.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers can be installed/added unintentionally when users download free or unreliable software and overlook "Advanced" or "Custom" installation settings. They can also spread through dubious websites, unofficial app stores, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, and third-party download managers.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove browser hijackers?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan and remove browser hijackers from your computer. Manual removal may not be effective, as hijackers can be designed to reinstall each other, and some settings might remain unchanged. If multiple hijackers are present, it may be necessary to remove all of them at once.
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