How to Remove Jamenize.com Search Virus (Uninstall Guide)

Staying safe online is now more important than ever before, thanks to the upgraded and increasingly sophisticated tactics that cybercriminals, spammers, hackers and phishers are employing to con us out of our money, our identities and just to cause downright disruption to our lives. If you've ever been unlucky enough to have been the victim of Jamenize Search (http://jamenize.com) virus then you no doubt have sympathy for anyone who is experiencing the same thing.

And while Jamenize Search may not be the most vicious of the bunch when it comes to malware, it is still something you should take pains to avoid. The programmers and organizations who use malware obviously have a vested interest in making sure that malware is tricky to uninstall from your PC and it can be a nightmare to contend with so it really is in your best interests to ensure you are doing all you can to protect yourself – and your PC - from it.

It can make your computer run slowly, keep crashing, drive you crazy with pop-up adverts, and create loopholes in your PC's security, which in turn means you are more vulnerable to more attacks by other malware programs. But the main goal of this virus is to hijack your web browser, change your homepage to jamenize.com and your search engine to Jamenize Search. Multiple instances of jamenize.exe keeps running in the background and waiting for updates or command from scammers. Not only it makes your computer slow but also vulnerable for other malware infections.

What is more, browser hijackers very often come bundled with adware and dodgy web browser extensions that can display ads on your computer and even gather information about your browsing habits. So, if you noticed that your homepage has been changed to Jamenize Search then there's a chance that other unwanted programs were installed in your computer too.

But the good news is – it doesn't take too much effort, or any cash, at all to make sure that you don't get infected by this virus. So what are you waiting for? Read our tips and make sure that you're not leaving yourself open to the annoyance, disruption and dangers that browser hijackers can present.

• Probably the number one thing to ensure is that you have a decent anti-malware program installed on your PC. However you also need to ensure you keep it up to date and that you run it manually as well.
• No matter how tempting it appears to be, don't download software or files from a website that you don't trust completely. A lot of shareware or peer to peer files contain adware, browser hijackers and other PUPs, as does pirated software.
• Install a pop-up blocker - some browsers even give you the opportunity to block all pop-ups and they will let you know if the website is one that uses pop-ups. It's your call – do you trust the site or not? If it's a known company or reputable website you should be safe. If it's a third party download site, you could be in trouble.
• If you have a pop-up advert bugging you and you want to close it make sure that you only ever click on the little red 'X' symbol in the corner of the window. Clicking on an 'OK' or 'Close' button could have the desired opposite effect as it may trigger an installation and leave you winding up with even more malware on your computer.
• You should also ensure your computer can't auto install software if you're online – who knows what other programs may be bundled with!
• In a similar vein, check your email's settings aren't configured to let attachments in messages open automatically and install themselves.
• As well as making sure your anti-malware is up to date, you also need to make sure you have the latest security patches installed for every program on your computer. Good luck!

If your computer is already infected, please follow the steps in the removal guide below and remove Jamenize Search from the system. Please note that some variants of this infection can hijack your web browser's shortcuts as well. If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Good luck and be safe online!