How to Remove ContainerTag.js Redirect

ContainerTag.js is a malicious browser hijacker or redirect virus that can cause redirection and other serious PC problems. This redirect virus can cause changes of the default homepage and the search results to be redirected to websites which promote certain products or services. Our suggestion is that users remove ContainerTag.js timely, as it is really a dangerous threat to the infected computers and personal information.

It pretends to be a legitimate website which provides multiple search services,attractive products and coupons in order to entice users to visit it to increase traffic. They may feel wired while downloading or installing program on the infected computer. Sometimes, inexperienced users just do not pay enough attention to it and acquiesced to its installation. Especially the free programs published on the unsafe webpage or forum. Once the redirect process has been installed to the system successfully, it will cause terrible virus infection to make chaos without any warning.

Pretending to be useful extensions with convenient services, ContainerTag.js virus can install many unwanted plug-ins or even malware in the browser. The malicious items added by this threat are actually utilized to keep an eye on not only victim’s browsing activities but also the valuable detail during the browsing process so as to get profits. It is also frustrating to have ads popping ups when one is focus on something with the computer. Besides, it can disable your executable program and block you to access the reputable websites to prevent you from updating your Windows.

Moreover, other threats such as Trojan horse will take advantage of the system vulnerabilities made by the redirect virus to infiltrate into the compromised computer. Remote hackers may be able to gain unauthorized access to the vulnerable PC and steal the victim’s confidential information, such as credit card details, passwords saved in browsers and identity data, violating user’s personal privacy. Once that data are exposed to the public, users may suffer from identify theft and other undesirable losses. Since this virus can cause great damage on the infected PC, it is suggested that PC users should remove it as soon as possible. Here is the removal guide for this redirect virus infection.

How to Remove ContainerTag.js Redirect Completely?

1. Stop running processes related to this redirect virus
a: When the Windows Task manager appears, switch to Processes tab.
b: Find out and select the processes related to the virus by name random.exe, and click on the “End process” button.
2. Remove the redirect virus from Internet Explorer:
a: Start IE, go to Tools and select Internet Options.
b: Find General section, remove the unwanted address as a home page.
c: Then go to Search section, find Settings button and choose Manage Add-ons
d: Erase the redirect and after the action, close Manage Add-ons
3. Remove the redirect virus from Mozilla Firefox:
a: Open Mozilla Firefox browser, click on tools and go to Options.
b: Switch to General tab, remove the unwanted address as a startup site.
c: Then, go to: Firefox -> Add-ons -> Add-ons Manager -> Remove.
d: In the Search list, select Manage Search Engines and erase this redirect and choose OK
4. Remove the redirect virus from Google Chrome:
a: Open Google Chrome and navigate to Settings tab and Set pages.
b: Erase ContainerTag.js which was seta as the startup site and choose OK
c: Find Manage search engines and here, erase this redirect.
d: Press on OK, and restart Google Chrome.
5. Delete all registry files created by this redirect
a. While the Registry Editor is opened, search for the registry key “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ ContainerTag.js.” Right-click this registry key and select “Delete.”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[RANDOM].exe”
b. Navigate to directory %PROGRAM_FILES%\ ContainerTag.js \ and delete the infected files manually.
%AppData%Local[random].exe
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\*.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\*.*

Conclusion

If computers are infected by ContainerTag.js redirect virus, users will encounter various problems. With the development of Internet, more and more malware are released to the Internet and try to trick users into buying useless products or download malicious programs. Therefore, users need to improve the security awareness and be cautious when surfing on the Internet. Please don’t visit those unknown websites, especially the sits with no reputation, because it’s very likely that they are filled with malware like Trojans, adware, spyware and other threats. Some threats could be downloaded to the computers unwittingly. Thus, to safeguard the PC against various threats, please regularly update the antivirus software, firewall and other software to keep the system secure.