Contenko (accessible on the domain contenko.com) is commonly referred to as a browser hijacker. It’s called so because it literally hijacks your browser and makes itself your default homepage as well as your default search engine. It does so without the say of the internet user, thus this page is considered ad software.
Contenko is typically installed following the download of a free program. Certain software or sites like softonic earn money after the successful installation of Contenko.com by a user, which is why its intrusion is often unseen. The installation of Contenko is not technically legal if it is not mentioned in the installation process. There is still danger since, if you use it, the program will furnish biased search results and save the searches you make with the ultimate goal of offering you targeted ads.
Contenko can be aided by spyware that can exist in either a browser extension or a windows process, this helps keep the program in place, making it difficult to erase. To remove the threat, you should follow the free guide below.
How to remove Contenko ?
Remove Contenko with AdwCleaner
The AdwCleaner program will examine your pc and web browser for Contenko, browser plugins and registry keys, that may have been installed on your pc without your knowledge.
- You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
Download AdwCleaner - Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the file AdwCleaner.exe.
- If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.
- When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the Scan button.
- To remove malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the Clean button.
- Please click on the OK button to allow AdwCleaner reboot your computer.
Remove Contenko with Junkware Removal Tool
Junkware Removal Tool will remove Contenko from your computer, and will scan and remove any threat from your computer that is malicious.
- Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop :
Download Junkware Removal Tool - Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
- Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista, 7, or 8; instead of double-clicking, right-mouse click JRT.exe and select "Run as Administrator".
- The tool will open and start scanning your system.
- Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
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