Realcpms.com is a redirect virus attacking Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and many other popular browsers. The mission of Realcpms.com is to redirect the browser to all kinds of junk websites of a very bad reputation. As a result of such redirections, the computer may become messed up with tons of other junk applications.
Realcpms.com redirections are the part of some adware-type program currently enabled in your computer. It’s urgent that you do not tolerate these pop-ups, irrespective of how intrusive they are.
Realcpms.com redirect virus
Realcpms.com redirect virus and the associated adware may be installed as a result of users downloading and installing some cost-free programs. It is very important that you always select the “Advanced” or “Custom” installation mode to prevent the installation of other third-party programs. If you see any third-party software offered by default, be sure to uncheck any applications from the default installation.
Realcpms.com and the related adware can be deleted effectively when you perform scanning of your system with the reliable anti-malware software. We recommend you to follow the removal instructions set forth below.
STEP 1. Uninstalling unwanted software regularly (via the Control Panel).
In order to get rid of Realcpms.com from your system, locate the “Uninstall a program” feature in your PC depending on the version of your Windows operating system:
For Windows 8/10: Right-click on Start – Quick Access Menu – Control Panel – Uninstall a program. You may check the list of applications and utilities installed on your PC. Find suspicious software that may cause aua1man.net problem, then right-click on it and select “Uninstall“.
For Windows 7: Click on Start – Control Panel – Uninstall a program. Check the list of programs and software available in your PC that might cause Realcpms.com problem, then press “Uninstall“.
For Windows XP: Click on Start – Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs. You will find the list of available programs in your PC. Right-click on suspicious software that may cause Realcpms.com problem and select “Uninstall“.
Here is the detailed process with screenshots on how to uninstall unwanted software manually.
Right-click on Windows logo in the bottom-left section of the screen, then select “Control Panel“:
How to start Control Panel in Windows
In “Programs” section, click on “Uninstall a program“:
Control Panel – Uninstall a program
Right-click on specific unwanted application, the select “Uninstall“:
How to uninstall a program in Windows
Warning! Some unwanted programs may be active (running) while you attempt to uninstall them. It might be necessary for you to end their task via the Task Manager application. Here is how you can do that:
Right-click on Windows taskbar, then select “Task Manager“:
How to launch Task Manager
Select specific task related to unwanted program, then right-click on it and choose the option “End Task“:
How to end task of specific program in Windows
Warning! Manual malware removal as described above is often a very time-consuming undertaking. It requires a lot of technical skills and does not guarantee absolute repair of your system. We recommend you to select our fully automatic solution to fix your PC on a professional basis.
STEP 2. Fixing your browser home page and search engine settings.
Instructions to fix Google Chrome home page and search engine settings manually.
Click on Google Chrome menu in the form of three vertical dots, then select “Settings“:
Google Chrome Settings
Scroll down through Google Chrome Settings until you reach “On Startup” section. Select “Open a specific page or set pages“. Find suspicious unwanted home page, then clock on “Remove“:
Google Chrome – Set Pages
In Google Chrome Settings find “Search Engine” section. Select your preferred search engine to be enabled if your search settings are messed up (amended) by adware or browser hijacker:
Google Chrome Search Engine parameters
Click on “Manage search engines“.
Find specific search engine that you do not want to be your default one, then click on “Remove from list“:
Removing unwanted search engine from Google Chrome list
Instructions to restore Mozilla Firefox home page and search engine settings manually.
In Mozilla Firefox, click on its menu in the form of three horizontal lines, then select “Options“:
Mozilla Firefox options
In “General” section, check home page settings. Remove unwanted parameters, or click on “Restore to Default“:
Mozilla Firefox home page settings
In the “Search” section of Mozilla Firefox, select your preferred search engine:
Search engine selection in Mozilla Firefox
You may as well remove unwanted search engine completely from Mozilla Firefox by clicking on the “Remove” button next to it:
Removing unwanted search engine from Mozilla Firefox
Instructions to repair Internet Explorer home page and search engine settings manually.
In Internet Explorer, click on its settings menu in the form of a gear-wheel, then select “Internet Options“:
Internet Explorer options
Click on the “General” tab, then check home page settings. Remove unwanted home page from the field, or click on “Use new tab“. Click on “Apply” to save changes:
Internet Explorer home page settings
In Internet Explorer, click on its settings menu in the form of a gear-wheel, then select “Manage add-ons“:
Managing add-ons of Internet Explorer
Click on “Search Providers“, then select unwanted search engine and click on “Remove” button related to it:
Internet Explorer – Search Providers
Instructions to change Opera home page and search engine settings manually.
Click on Opera menu in the form of “Opera” button, then select “Settings“:
Opera settings
Click on “Browser” section, then select “Set pages“:
Opera – Set pages
Find unwanted start page of Opera, then click on “X” next to it to remove it:
Opera startup pages
In the “Search” section, click on “Manage search engines…“:
Opera – Manage search engines
Click on “Make default” to select your preferred default search engine, then click on “Done“:
Opera default search selection
STEP 3. Removing unwanted extensions from browsers.
Deleting unwanted extensions from Google Chrome.
Click on Google Chrome menu in the form of three vertical dots, then select “Settings“:
Google Chrome Settings
Click on “Settings” in the left menu (in the form of three horizontal lines), then select “Extensions“: Google Chrome extensions
Find unwanted extension, then click on “Remove” button next to it:
Removing unwanted extension from Google Chrome
Removing unwanted add-ons from Mozilla Firefox.
In Mozilla Firefox, click on its menu in the form of three horizontal lines, then select “Add-ons“:
Accessing Mozilla Firefox add-ons
Click on the “Extensions” item. If you see suspicious add-ons, disable and then delete them:
Removing suspicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox
Getting rid of unwanted addons from Internet Explorer.
In Internet Explorer, click on its settings menu in the form of a gear-wheel, then select “Manage add-ons“:
Managing add-ons within Internet Explorer
In the section called “Toolbars and Extensions“, find specific unwanted add-on, then click on “Disable” button related to it:
Disabling unwanted add-on in Internet Explorer
Cleaning unwanted extensions from Opera.
Click on Opera menu in the form of “Opera” button, then select “Extensions“:
Accessing Opera extensions
Find specific unwanted extension, then click on “Disable” button associated with it:
How to disable extensions in Opera
STEP 4. Disabling push notifications from browsers.
Disabling push notifications from Google Chrome.
Click on Google Chrome menu in the form of three vertical dots, then select “Settings“:
Google Chrome Settings
Scroll down to the bottom of the page, then click on “Advanced“:
Advanced settings of Google Chrome browser.
In “Privacy and Security” section, click on “Content Settings“:
Google Chrome content settings
Click on “Notifications“:
Google Chrome notifications
Find specific site that is displaying unwanted push notifications, click on its options in the form of three vertical dots, then click on “Remove“:
How to remove unwanted push notifications from Google Chrome.
Disabling push notifications from Mozilla Firefox.
In Mozilla Firefox, click on its menu in the form of three horizontal lines, then select “Options“:
Mozilla Firefox options
Scroll down to “Privacy & Security” section, then find “Notifications“, click on “Settings” button related to it:
Mozilla Firefox notifications
Find unwanted sites that keep displaying unwanted notifications, then change the status from “Allow” to “Block“. Additionally, check the box “Block new requests asking to allow notifications“. Then click on “Save changes“:
How to block unwanted notifications in Mozilla Firefox
STEP 5. Full reset of browsers either manually or automatically (video guides).
Important notice! Trying to fix your browsers manually after malware attack is definitely not easy, requires more skills and time, even with detailed description as above. We recommend you to try our absolutely free feature provided by GridinSoft Anti-Malware to reset your browsers automatically within just a couple of mouse clicks!
Andrew Nail
Cybersecurity journalist from Montreal, Canada. Studied communication sciences at Universite de Montreal. I was not sure if a journalist job is what I want to do in my life, but in conjunction with technical sciences, it is exactly what I like to do. My job is to catch the most current trends in the cybersecurity world and help people to deal with malware they have on their PCs.