Windows Problems Help Center : Remove x9pbuoz.com From the Browser

Recently some computer users complain that their browser is infected with x9pbuoz.com:

Most of my browser clicks are redirected to http://x9pbuoz.com/. How can this happen to my browser? How can I stop this popup?

In this post, there will be the useful tips to remove x9pbuoz.com.

Description of x9pbuoz.com

x9pbuoz.com is malicious browser extension which is caused by potentially unwanted program(PUP). This browser extension is created to attach on users' browsers to promote fake video player update. It can affect all the browsers like like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer. When the browser is opened, x9pbuoz.com will redirect users to its own domain and show the false message to trick the users.

If you click the "OK" button to install the recommended programs, you will be redirected to other webpage to install the fake video player which contains the installation of some unwanted browser toolbar, fake speed utilities and optimization programs, or other viruses like Trojan horse, worm, spyware or ransomware, etc.

If you need to install some programs, you should go to the legit official website. And don't believe in any pop up message from some unfamiliar webpage. Keep x9pbuoz.comon the computer is not a wise choice. It is suggested to remove it as soon as possible and it is highly recommended to keep a powerful anti-virus like Spyhunter on the computer to remove and block viruses.

Solutions to remove X9pbuoz.com

In this post, there will be two solutions to remove X9pbuoz.com :

1. Remove X9pbuoz.com manually.

2. Remove X9pbuoz.com by using SpyHunter anti-malware.

Instructions to Get Rid of X9pbuoz.com

Method 1: X9pbuoz.com Manual Deletion

Step 1: Open Windows Task Manager and close all running processes.
( Methods to open Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)

Step 2: Reset your browser setting

Firefox:

In the drop-down list of Firefox, go to Help and click on Troubleshooting Information.

Click on the Reset Firefox button to reset it.

Google Chrome:

Click on the Chrome menu on the right of toolbar and then select Settings.

Scroll down to the bottom to click Show advanced settings.

Go down to the bottom and click Reset browser settings to reset Google Chrome to its default setting.

IE:

Click Tools on the up right corner and select Internet Options.

Click on Advanced tab, press Reset button to reset IE to its default settings.

Step 3: Remove files of X9pbuoz.com like the pictures showed:

Step 4: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all the infection registry entries listed here:

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search "CustomizeSearch" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"

Step 5: All the infection associated files listed below need to be removed:

%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>

Method 2: Automatic Removal with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a world-famous real-time malware protection and removal tool, which is designed to detect , remove and protect your PC from the latest malware attacks, such as Trojans, worms, rootkits, rogue viruses, browser hijacker, ransomware, adware, key-loggers, and so forth. To keep SpyHunter Anti-malware on your computer is an important way to protect your computer in a good condition. Please find the instruction as follow.

Step 1: Press the following button to download SpyHunter.