SphinxLookup
SphinxLookup is connected with dangerous browser extension for most of browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and even Safari, but it is not a nice one. SphinxLookup can be concluded as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) which can conceal itself well without being identified. So it could easily detect what is going on your browsers, and send you hundreds of ads with this content. That is why we warn you to be careful of these ads and don’t be cheated by them.
Under normal circumstances, SphinxLookup can damage your PC both in active ways or inactive ways. As you could see, it will actively let go ads of coupons or shopping information on your PC so that you could visit the websites as it wished. Besides, it could also make up some scams with these ads, such as the updated news or problems alert. And all these ads are dangerous and misleading.
On the other hand, SphinxLookup will also silently carry on other malicious conducts under the table. It will steal your data and copy the key information and sell it to the cyber criminals. You know little about this, but it happens every moment you are using your PC. And these things will be applied to steal money from your banks. With it on the PC, it is possible to lose both money and privacy.
Therefor, we will encourage to remove SphinxLookup from your PC immediately. Otherwise, you will suffer significant lose as mentioned above. Here are some removal guides for your reference.
SphinxLookup Removal Process
Part 1. Manually Remove SphinxLookup on Windows OS
Part 2. Manually Remove SphinxLookup on Mac OS
Part 1. Manually Remove SphinxLookup on Windows OS
(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)
Step 1 – Uninstall malicious programs from Control Panel.
- 1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window
- 2. Input “control panel” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Control Panel
- 3. Click Uninstall a program:
- 4. Right-click programs which may be related with SphinxLookup and click Uninstall:
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Step 2 – Remove malicious extensions from web browsers.
(NOTE – Please Bookmark This Page because some operations may restart or close your system or web browser)
Chrome
On Chrome: Launch up Google Chrome> click Chrome menu > click Tools> click Extension> select extensions which may be related with SphinxLookup> click trash bin
Firefox
On Firefox: Open Firefox, navigate to browser menu in the top right > select Add-ons > select add-ons which may be related with SphinxLookup> remove it with Disable or Remove button.
Internet Explorer
On IE: Open Internet Explorer >click Tools > click Manager Add-on Tools and Extensions> select extensions which may be related with SphinxLookup > click Remove or Disable button.
Microsoft Edge
On Microsoft Edge: (Reset default homepage and search engine to remove SphinxLookup associated hijacker)
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Reset Edge homepage: Click More (…) > click Settings > select A specific page or pages under “Open with” > select Custom to type your favorite website.
Reset Edge search engine: Click More (…) > click Settings > Click View advanced settings > Click <Add new> under “Search in the address bar with”> type your favorite search engine >click Add as default.
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Step 3 Find and remove malicious registry entries of SphinxLookup or malicious program.
Note – In case any suspicious files, unwanted program, unwanted browser extension, or unwanted search engine cannot be removed manually, it is often caused by malicious program, which may adds files to registry or make changes in registry . Therefore, to uninstall such stubborn items, you need to find and remove malicious files in the Registry Editor. Check the steps below:
1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window;
2. Input “regedit” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Registry;
3. Click Edit menu and select Find >> Type virus’s name into it and click Find Next >> Right click on the files and click Delete (Only If you can determine that they are related with malware):
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Step 4 – Disable Notifications of suspicious websites on Web Browsers.
If some unwanted pop-ups or ads still appear on web browser, please try to disable their Notifications on all web browsers:
Edge
On Microsoft Edge
- Launch Edge browser
- Click on menu button of Microsoft Edge
- Click Settings
- Click “View advanced settings”
- Click “Manage” under “Website permissions”
- Find the unwanted URL and click the X (Clear) button to remove the URL.
Chrome
On Google Chrome
- Click the three-dots Menu button on the right upper corner
- Click “Settings” >> Scroll down to the bottom and click “Advanced“
- Click on “Content settings” in the Privacy and Security section
- Click “Notifications“
- Find the unwanted URL >> Click the three dots next to the URL >> click “Block” or “Remove“
Firefox
On Firefox
- Launch Firefox
- Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner >> Select “Options“
- Click on “Privacy & Security” on the left hand side of the screen
- Scroll down to the “Permissions” >> Click the “Settings” button next to “Notifications”
- Find the unwanted URL >> Click the drop-down menu and select “Block“
IE'
On Internet Explorer
- Launch IE
- Click the Gear button on the right upper corner >> Select “Internet options”
- Click “Privacy” tab and click “Settings” under “Pop-up Blocker” section
- Find the unwanted URL and Click the “Remove” button
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Step 5 (Optional) – Reset Web Browser Settings
Edge
On Microsoft Edge
- Click the three horizontal dots icon >> Select Settings.
- Click the “Choose what to clear” button
- Click Show more >> Select everything >> click the “Clear” button.
Chrome
On Google Chrome
- Click the Chrome menu icon >> Select Settings
- Scroll down to the bottom and click the Advanced
- Scroll down to the bottom >> Click the Reset button
Firefox
On Firefox
- Click the Firefox menu at the top right corner >> click Help
- Select Troubleshooting Information
- Click the “Refresh Firefox” button
IE
On Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon >> Click “Internet Options”
Select the “Advanced” tab >> Click “Reset”button
NOTE – If the instructions above do not solve your problems, please download SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system.
Part 2. Manually Remove SphinxLookup on Mac OS
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Step 1.Quick malicious process.
- Click the Go button and select Utilities folder;
- Locate the Activity Monitor icon on the screen and double-click on it
- Under Activity Monitor, find a suspicious-looking process, select it and click Quit Process
- A dialog should pop up, asking if you are sure you would like to quit the troublemaking process. Select the Force Quit option
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Step 2.Uninstall malicious programs from Mac.
Open the Finder >> Go to the Applications folder >> Find out malicious apps and Click Move to Trash >> Enter your password if requested.
Step 3. Delete malware-generated files in the following folders:
/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
Library/Application Support folder;
~/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
/Library/LaunchDaemons folder;
/Library/LaunchAgents
– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:
– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents:
In the “LaunchAgents” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:
SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookupDaemon”, “com.SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookup.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.
Library/Application Support
– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:
– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: Library/Application Support:
In the “Application Support” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:
SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookupDaemon”, “com.SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookup.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.
~/Library/LaunchAgents
– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:
– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgentst:
In the “LaunchAgentst” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:
SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookupDaemon”, “com.SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookup.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.
/Library/LaunchDaemons
– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:
– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemon:
In the “LaunchDaemon” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:
SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookupDaemon”, “com.SphinxLookup, “com.SphinxLookup.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc
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Step 4. Delete malicious extensions From Safari / Chrome / Firefox.
Safari
Open Safari >> Click Safari menu button and choose Preferences >> Select the Extensions tab >> Select the suspicious extension and click Uninstall.
Firefox
Open Firefox >> Click the menu button >> select Add-ons >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click the Disable or Remove button.
Chrome
Run Chrome >> Click the three-dot menu button in the upper-right corner >> Select the More Tools >> Click Extensions >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click on the Trash icon >> Click Remove
Step 5. Use Combo Cleaner to re-diagnose your Mac and see if it is 100% clean:
To make sure that your system is not infected at all, it’s better to run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus and see if it will detect any remaining unwanted items:
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– Once combocleaner.dmg installer is downloaded, double-click it to install;
– Then launch Combo Cleaner and click “Start Combo Scan” button;
– Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. Once the scan is completed, remove any found infections.
