OmniBoxes.com Redirect

What is omniboxes.com?

Created by SuperNet Technology Co. Limited, Omniboxes.com is a popular website that can be used as a browser start-page, since it presents users with a search bar. Although this website is legitimate and not related to malware or other computer viruses, omniboxes.com employs various deceptive techniques to generate web traffic.

Redirects to the omniboxes.com website are caused by various browser toolbars, plug-ins, and add-ons, which are often inadvertently installed when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

These browser extensions are distributed using a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' that allows developers to install applications together with the chosen software. This technique is often used by freeware download websites, and therefore, always pay close attention when downloading free software and opt-out of all additional programs.

At time of research, applications redirecting users to omniboxes.com were distributed together with popular free programs and fake software updates (Flash Player, Java, VLC, etc.).

These applications have no association with the omniboxes.com website - these redirects are caused by small download programs (called 'installers', 'download clients', 'download managers') used by freeware download websites to bundle free software together with this browser hijacker.

The search bar contained within omniboxes.com is a Google search engine customized to generate and share revenue with the search engine and website referring the traffic when users click sponsored links.

Although research shows that omniboxes.com poses no direct malware or virus threats, this situation can easily change, and therefore, you are strongly advised to eliminate all unwanted redirects from your computer.

The omniboxes.com browser hijacker is identical to previous variants, which redirected users to delta-homes.com, sweet-page.com, istartsurf.com, webssearches.com, mystartsearch.com, and qone8.com.

To avoid installation of browser settings-changing adware such as omniboxes.com, be attentive when downloading free software, since freeware download websites employ deceptive download managers with the intention of tricking users into installation of additional browser extensions together with the chosen software.

These additionally-installed applications provide no significant value for the user, and moreover, generate intrusive online ads, track Internet browsing activity, and cause unwanted browser redirects. Closely inspect each step of the free software download procedure and decline all offers to install additional programs.

Furthermore, downloaded applications should be installed using the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options - this will reveal any concealed applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. If your browsers continually redirect you to the omniboxes.com website without your consent, follow the removal guide provided to eliminate this browser hijacker from your Internet browsers.

Deceptive free software installers used in omniboxes.com browser hijacker distribution:

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Quick menu:

• What is omniboxes.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall potentially unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove omniboxes.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove omniboxes.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove omniboxes.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove omniboxes.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Omniboxes.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 potentially unwanted applications (for example: "omniboxes uninstall", "WPM18.8.0.212", "Wsys Control 10.2.1.2634", and "Select and Speak"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes browser redirects to the omniboxes.com website, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Omniboxes.com homepage and default Internet search engine removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser hijackers:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Remove omniboxes.com related Internet Explorer add-ons:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Fix Internet Explorer shortcut target:

This browser hijacker changes the "Target" field of the Internet Explorer shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the Target field and eliminate text (hxxp://www.omniboxes.com/...), which is entered after "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer \iexplore.exe".

Change your homepage:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://www.omniboxes.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer.

Change your default search engine:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". In the opened window, select "Search Providers", set "Google", "Bing" or any other preferred search engine as your default, then remove "omniboxes".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the omniboxes.com browser hijacker, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Remove omniboxes.com related Google Chrome extensions:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Fix Google Chrome shortcut target:

This browser hijacker modifies the "Target" field of the Google Chrome shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the Target field and eliminate all text (hxxp://www.omniboxes.com/...), which is entered after "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application \chrome.exe"

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, click "set pages", hover your mouse over hxxp://www.omniboxes.com and click the x symbol. Now, you can add your preferred website as your homepage.

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 "Search" section, click "Manage Search Engines...", remove "omniboxes" and add or select your preferred Internet search engine.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the omniboxes.com browser hijacker, 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:

Remove omniboxes.com related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove any recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins ("Fast Start").

Fix Mozilla Firefox shortcut target:

This browser hijacker changes the "Target" field of the Mozilla Firefox shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the Target field and eliminate all text (hxxp://www.omniboxes.com/...), which is entered after "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox \firefox.exe"

Change your homepage:

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

Change default search engine:

 

In the URL address bar, type about:config and press Enter.
Click "I'll be careful, I promise!".
In the search filter at the top, type: "omniboxes"
Right-click on the found preferences and select "Reset" to restore default values.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with omniboxes.com browser hijacker 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 omniboxes.com browser hijacker, 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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