Internet Helper 3.1 Toolbar Removal - How to Remove InternetHelper 3.1

Internet Helper, also known as InternetHelper, or Internet Helper 3.1 virus is classified as a malicious browser hijacker that intends to change internet browser settings in terms of default search engine and homepage. Computer users get infected by Internet Helper 3.1 without notice when they perform the similar conducts as follows:
1. Excessive email spam, junk mail, telemarketers, and phishing attempts (marketing lists)
2. Bundles with dangerous third-party malware, including adware, hijackers, scareware, and spyware, as well as trojan horses
3. Changes internet browser and system settings without permission

Once infected, your computer will be flooded with unwanted pop-up advertisements and pop-under advertisements from unethical software such as fake Flash Players and additional scareware. Moreover, victims may be constantly redirected to harmful domains or unfamiliar websites rather than their specific content. Undoubtedly the virus makers of Internet Helper 3.1 have colluded with the sponsors of those products or services displayed on the virus page to achieve their Win-to-win strategies. In other word, unknown third parties are involved to target and entrap more reckless victims to open their pocket. The most popular search engines like IE, Firefox and Chrome can be affected by the virus. If you witness Internet Helper 3.1 appears at the top of your internet browser and have no idea how to remove it from your computer, please follow the step-by-step guides to remove it.

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Common symptoms triggered by Internet Helper 3.1 Toolbar 

• Unauthorized redirections occur when opening a new tab or homepage
• The browsers are filled with unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
• Advertising sites appear out of nowhere
• The infected computer is significantly slowed down.
• Insecure adware parasites have been downloaded in the background
• Desktop background has been altered randomly
• It cannot be uninstalled by various types of anti-malware programs

Most efficient way to get rid of Internet Helper 3.1 virus permanently

Step 1-> Open your Task Manger by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and end the processes of Internet Helper 3.1:

Step 2-> Open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options. When Folder Options window opens, click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.

Step 3-> The associated files to be removed in folders on Local Disk (note: new files are still created each month so far):

%AppData%\searchtoolbar\coupons\merchants2.xml

%AppData%\searchtoolbar\dtx.ini

%AppData%\searchtoolbar\guid.dat

%AppData%\searchtoolbar\log.txt

%AppData%\searchtoolbar\preferences.dat

Step 4-> Open your Registry Editor and then find out the registry entries of Internet Helper 3.1 virus to remove them 

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{BDB69379-802F-4EAF-B541-F8DE92DD98DB}

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{80922EE0-8A76-46AE-95D5-BD3C3FE0708D}

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{EE932B49-D5C0-4D19-A3DA-CE0849258DE6}

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{4E27A2A6-40B0-0A82-C215-C9C3E07E9206}

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{62EAA59F-B188-8705-F607-957AAF105CE7}

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E482BE60-BDCF-EBFF-75D9-D809D34AC9E8}

Step 5-> Delete all extension from your browsers ( take IE for example)
1.Open IE and go to ‘Tools‘ → ”Manage Add-ons’.
2.Choose ‘Toolbars and Extensions’ and uninstall everything related to from the list.
3.Choose ‘Search Providers’ → choose the search engine you used before and make it your default search provider. Additionally, select ‘Web Search’, click ‘Disable suggestions’ to disable it.
4.Go ‘Tools’ → ‘Internet Options’ and select ‘General’ tab. Click ‘Use default’ or enter your own website name, google.com or other. Finally, click ‘OK’ to save the changes.

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Step 1. Click the Download icon below to install SpyHunter on your PC.


Step 2. After the installation, run SpyHunter and click “Malware Scan” button to have a full or quick scan on your computer.


Step 3. Choose Select all>Remove to get rid of all the detected threats on your PC.

Important notes: Manual removal requires certain level of computer skills, if you don’t possess enough expertise in removing malware, you will take the risk of damaging your system for good. Need help about uninstalling the pesky Internet Helper 3.1 toolbar? Click here and start a scan with SpyHunter to fix your computer now.