Remove AthenaSearch virus

What can be said about this infection

Pop-ups and reroutes like AthenaSearch virus are generally happening because of an adware set up. You yourself set up the adware, it occurred during a free application installation. Since ad-supported programs can contaminate unseen and could be working in the background, some users can not even notice the threat. Since ads are how the ad-supported software generates income, expect the adware to expose you to as many ads as possible but there is no need to worry about it directly jeopardizing your OS. It can, however, expose you to harmful pages and you can end up with damaging program. If you want to keep your system shielded, you will have to abolish AthenaSearch virus.

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What affect does the adware have on the OS

free software is a favored method for ad-supported software distribution. If you have not realized already, the majority of freeware has unwanted items adjoined to it. Ad-supported programs,  browser hijackers and other potentially unnecessary applications (PUPs) could be adjoined. Default mode is not what you ought to use when installing something, since those settings will permit all kinds of offers to install. It would be better if you used Advance (Custom) settings. Those settings unlike Default, will authorize you to see and deselect all adjoined offers. You are always suggested to pick those settings as you can never be sure what may be adjoined to adware.

Because of all the constant adverts, it will be easy to see an adware threat. Whether you prefer Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, you might notice the symptoms on all of them. The only way to fully get rid of the advertisements is to uninstall AthenaSearch virus, so you need to proceed with that as soon as possible. An adware shows you adverts in order to make profit.Adware might occasionally display you a pop-up encouraging you to get some kind of program but whatever you do, never obtain anything from such questionable portals.programs and updates ought to only be downloaded from reliable pages and not random pop-ups. In case you didn’t know, those pop-ups can download damaging software onto your system so avoid them. Ad-supported applications might also be the reason behind your system slowdown and browser crashes. Ad-supported programs cause only inconveniences so we encourage you abolish AthenaSearch virus as quickly as possible.

How to abolish AthenaSearch virus

You have two methods to uninstall AthenaSearch virus, by hand and automatically. For the quickest AthenaSearch virus uninstallation method, you are suggested to obtain anti-spyware software. It is also possible to delete AthenaSearch virus by hand but you will need to find and terminate it and all its related applications yourself.

Download Removal Toolto remove AthenaSearch virus

* WiperSoft scanner, published on this site, is intended to be used only as a detection tool. More info on WiperSoft. To use the removal functionality, you will need to purchase the full version of WiperSoft. If you wish to uninstall WiperSoft, click here.

Learn how to remove AthenaSearch virus from your computer

• 1. Uninstall AthenaSearch virus from Windows XP
• 2. Uninstall AthenaSearch virus from Windows 7 and Vista
• 3. Uninstall AthenaSearch virus from Windows 8
• 4. Remove AthenaSearch virus and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
• 5. Remove AthenaSearch virus and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
• 6. Remove AthenaSearch virus and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
• 7. How to reset your browser?

Step 1. Uninstall AthenaSearch virus from Windows XP

1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select AthenaSearch virus or other the suspicious program and click Remove.

Step 2. Uninstall AthenaSearch virus from Windows 7 and Vista

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on the AthenaSearch virus or other program that you wish to remove.
5. Uninstall it.

Step 3. Uninstall AthenaSearch virus from Windows 8

1. Access the Metro UI menu.
2. Start typing Control Panel. Open it.
3. Click Programs and Features.
4. Select AthenaSearch virus or other unwanted application.
5. Click the Uninstall button.

Step 4. Remove AthenaSearch virus and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

1. Run Internet Explorer and press Alt+X simultaneously.
2. Afterwards, open Manage add-ons and choose Toolbars and Extensions.
3. From the provided list remove all suspicious extensions including AthenaSearch virus.
4. Navigate to Search Providers. Erase the current search tool and pick a new one as your default.
5. Save the changes you made and leave this window.
6. Now press Alt+X one more time and select Internet Options.
7. Access the General tab and replace this home page with the one you trust (google.com , yahoo.com , msn.com)
8. To finish the procedure, tap OK.

Step 5. Remove AthenaSearch virus and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time.
2. Move your cursor to Extensions and locate the suspicious and undesirable entries.
3. Next to the chosen extensions, tap the Remove button.
4. Press Alt+T and select Options. Access the General tab.
5. In General tab, remove the unreliable home page and choose another, like Google.com, Yahoo.com
6.  Choose Search tab.
7. Delete the unwanted search provider and choose your new search. Click OK.

Step 6. Remove AthenaSearch virus and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

1. Run Google Chrome and tap Alt+F.
2. Click More Tools and choose Extensions.
3. Eliminate the undesirable extensions from the list.
4. Access Settings and navigate to Open a page or a set of pages that you can find under On startup.
5. Press Set pages and replace the current home page with another one.
6. Click OK and select Manage Search Engines (under search).
7. Remove the current search engine and select a new one.
8. Click Done and restart Google Chrome.

Step 7. How to reset your browser?

• 7.1. Reset Internet Explorer
• 7.2. Reset Mozilla Firefox
• 7.3. Reset Google Chrome
• 7.4. Safari Browser

7.1) Reset Internet Explorer

1. Launch your browser and tap Alt+T or click Tools > Internet Options icon at the top right corner.
2. Click on the Advanced tab and press Reset button.
3. Tick a box next to Delete personal Settings and press the Reset button again.
4. Restart your browser.

7.2) Reset Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your browser and tap Alt+H.
2. Click Help > Troubleshooting Information.
3. Now Click Refresh Firefox.
4. Click the Refresh Firefox button again.

7.3) Reset Google Chrome

1. Open your browser and tap Alt+F or click on 3 Stripes icon at the top right corner
2. Select Settings and Click Show advanced settings at end of the page.
3. Click Reset settings button.
4. Click the Reset button.

7.4) Safari Browser

1. Launch your Safari browser.
2. Select Safari Settings (top-right corner).
3. Choose Reset Safari.... from the drop-down menu.
4. A warning dialog box containing all items that you wish to delete will appear. These items are checked by default.
5. Make sure that the items you want to erase are checked.
6. Press the Reset button.
7. Your Safari browser will automatically restart.