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Friday, September 18, 2015

Easy Way to Get Rid of Com-indexphp-ref.info on Windows

Com-indexphp-ref.info is annoying


  • It shows up in your PC without obvious notification.
  • It alerts your browser default settings without seeking for any approval.
  • It hijacks your browser default homepage without consent.
  • Unknown extensions or add-ons appear in the Control Panel or browser.
  • It constantly delivers intrusive security alerts in your browser no matter how you dislike seeing them.
  • Your computer runs slower and slower after the presence of com-indexphp-ref.info.


Know more about com-indexphp-ref.info


Com-indexphp-ref.info is a malicious site that is caused by a potentially unwanted program or an adware that currently infecting your entire system. It is a tech scam support which is created by cyber crooks to promote paid online services or programs. After the infection, unstoppable "Windows Firewall warning" pop-up from com-indexphp-ref.info keeps promoting out within your IE, Chrome and Fierfox against will.

com-indexphp-ref.info screenshot

You may notice that this web page tries to convince you that "Your computer may be infected with a virus!" and you need to call 1-877-776-3903 for assistance. Mind you again, com-indexphp-ref.info pop-up new window is just a means used by the cyber crooks to achieve evil aims. Calling the provided phone number has nothing to do with the real condition of your PC, but will offer a chance for the cyber criminals to cheat you money and even steal your important date stored on the infected PC.

In a word, com-indexphp-ref.info not only interrupts your normal browsing experience, but also may cause financial loss and date leak. For these reasons, you are highly recommended to remove com-indexphp-ref.info as early as you can.


How to get rid of com-indexphp-ref.info easily and completely?


Method 1: Follow a recommended video
Method 2: Manually remove it yourself
Method 3: Automatically remove it by using SpyHunter

Method 1: Follow a recommended video



(In case you cannot follow the removal video, please Free Download Recommended Security Tool to fix your PC.)

Method 2: Manually remove it yourself


Step 1: Close com-indexphp-ref.info pop-up

Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc all together to open Task Manager, locate its related process (e.g. iexplore) and click "End Process".


Step 2: Reset your web browser

Internet Explorer:
  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon, choose "Internet options", go to General tab, enter your favorite website address, and click "Apply".
  2. On General tab, click "Delete…" button going to the "Delete Browsing History" window, click "Delete". Click "OK" to close the Internet Options window.
  3. Click "Start", find "Internet Explorer" and then right click on it, choose "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, and click "OK".

Google Chrome:
  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the icon menu (top right), select "Settings", and then go to On startup option, click "Set pages", delete the unwanted website address and then "OK".
  2. Go to Appearance option, check "Show Home button", and then click "Change". On the pop-up window, delete the unwanted website address in Open this page option, click "OK", and then uncheck "Show Home button".
  3. Go to History tab, click "Clear browsing date…" button. On the confirm window, click "Clear browsing date", and then close Chrome.
  4. Click "Start", find "Google Chrome", right click on it, and select "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, and click "OK".

Mozilla Firefox:
  1. Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the icon menu (top right) and select "Options". Go to General tab, click "Restore to Default", and then click "OK".
  2. Here select "History", click the "Clear Recent History…" button. On the pop-up window, click "Clear Now".
  3. Click "Start", find "Mozilla Firefox", right click on it, and select "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, and click "OK".


Method 3: Automatically remove it by using SpyHunter


Users: Why should I choose SpyHunter?
Lily: SpyHunter is a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application that designed to assist the average computer user in protecting their PC from malicious threats like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware,etc.
Users: Oh, it sounds really helpful!
Lily: Here shows how it works. See for your reference.

Step 1: Download SpyHunter to kill com-indexphp-ref.info.

SpyHunter download button

Follow the installation guides to install it properly.



Step 2: Click "Malware Scan" to scan for com-indexphp-ref.info.


Step 3: Select all the threats and click Remove to fix them.



Optional Step: Optimize your PC with RegCure Pro


Users: What can RegCure Pro do for me?
Lily: Developed by ParetoLogic Inc, RegCure Pro is really good at dealing with the left files. It can help to check and optimize your PC at the same time.
Users: Does RegCure Pro contain any additional items or conflict with my current used antivirus program?
Lily: No. You can download and use it with confidence. Here shows how it works.

Step 1: Download RegCure Pro.

RegCure Pro download button

Step 2: Follow the installation guides to install RegCure Pro step by step.



Step 3: Launch RegCure and make a full scan.


Step 4: If you do find anything, click "Fix All" to get rid of all the problems.


Important Note:


On removing com-indexphp-ref.info, computer experts can try the manual steps. Novices are recommended to take SpyHunter. Don't make your PC worse when you even can't tell from your system files.

To check and optimize your PC, please click here for RegCure Pro.