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Please i need help to remove happili redirect virus. Its so irritating.

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Short summary and extra steps to try before a full reinstall (thanks to for starting this thread and to and for the links). Happili (sometimes seen as “happili”/“hapili”) is an adware/trojan that commonly drops DLLs, creates persistence via Run keys and scheduled tasks, and installs or injects browser components that redirect search clicks to ad sites. Knowing that helps pick tools and where to look first. (malwarebytes.com)

Quick, safe workflow to follow (do these in order):

  1. Do not browse while infected. Note which browser(s) and what triggers the redirect. Back up important user files (documents, bookmarks).
  2. Close all browsers and open an elevated Command Prompt, then run:
    ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset

    Reboot and check whether DNS or proxy settings have been hijacked. Inspect the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts and restore it to the default if it contains strange entries (only 127.0.0.1 localhost / ::1 localhost should appear for most systems). These quick steps remove common redirection caches and a surprising number of simple hosts-file tricks. (forums.malwarebytes.com)

Run targeted cleaners next: update and run Malwarebytes/AdwCleaner, then run a boot-time/anti-rootkit scan such as TDSSKiller if a rootkit is suspected. Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool or Microsoft Safety Scanner can help with known prevalent families, but use them alongside a full AV scan. Avoid powerful tools like ComboFix unless guided by a trusted forum helper; they’re effective but need care. If suspicious extensions remain, remove them and then reset the browser (Chrome: chrome://settings/reset, Firefox: about:support → Refresh). (myantispyware.com)

If the redirect persists after those scans, collect diagnostic logs (FRST) and post them to a reputable removal forum so an experienced helper can review them — FRST logs let experts find hidden persistence entries that scanners miss. If unsure, mention the browsers, OS, and which of the above tools you ran when you post. (bleepingcomputer.com)

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Found some notes on removing it at the following site:

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