Dnav.com Removal Guide

Do you know what Dnav.com is?

Dnav.com is a search engine that can appear on browsers without permission, so it is called a browser hijacker. This search tool does not look bad at all. As it can be seen immediately after paying a closer look at it, it allows users to search for images, videos, and news on the web. Also, it is based on Bing, which is a reliable search engine. Even though Dnav.com seems to be a trustworthy search tool, we cannot guarantee that it is really going to display the “best search results from across the web.” Also, it might be true that it belongs to the Trovi family of browser hijackers. Therefore, according to our team of specialists, it would be best to remove Dnav.com from browsers and find a more trustworthy search tool to set in the place of your default search engine. Our researchers say that users should never trust search engines that apply changes without permission. It is one of the reasons why Dnav.com should be eliminated, but, unfortunately, it is not the only one. Find out more about this questionable search engine in the article.

Even though Dnav.com promises to display the best search results for users and make it easier and quicker for them to find what they are looking for on the web, this search engine definitely cannot be called fully reliable even though it is powered by Bing. First of all, as it is stated in the Terms of Use, users might be provided with the commercial content if they use Dnav.com as their default search tool. They might find links leading to third-party websites too on the search results page. Of course, we do not say that all these links will be shown to you when you enter the search query for the first time. Furthermore, it is evident that Dnav.com is going to gather a bunch of different details about users and their Internet browsing activity. If you check the Privacy Policy document, you will find immediately that this search tool is going to record several different types of information: usage information, interaction on social networks, registration-related information, and support-related information. This means that such details as the pages you visit, the content you see, your search queries, time and date of your searches, etc. will be recorded. On top of that, if you provide personal details yourself, the developer of Dnav.com will know your name, address, telephone, gender, and email as well.Dnav.com Removal GuideDnav.com screenshot
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It might really seem that there is nothing wrong that Dnav.com records data about users; however, our specialists do not agree with people who say that it is not dangerous to allow a questionable search tool to record a bunch of different details, especially when the recorded information will be shared with “certain third parties (including, without limitation, search engines, content providers and advertising network and platforms) that provide various services (such as advertising, marketing, analysis, content, and search)”. It is unclear what this information will be used for, so it is quite risky to allow a browser hijacker to record it freely.

It is very important that you know how browser hijackers are distributed so that you could not allow them to enter your system again. For example, in the case of Dnav.com, it is very likely that this browser hijacker comes bundled with free software and enters computers without permission. It is very likely that other similar threats are disseminated the same, so users have to be very careful, especially if they download many programs from file-sharing, P2P, and similar third-party websites. Unfortunately, users who do not know much about computers and malware often find it too difficult to protect their computers alone. Are you one of them? If so, install a security tool right now on your computer. On top of that, you should stop downloading software from unreliable third-party websites. If you do as our security specialists say, your system will be safe.

No matter which removal method (manual or automatic) you employ, it is very important that you get rid of Dnav.com as soon as possible. You will then be allowed to set a new search tool in the place of this questionable search tool. Below you will find instructions that will help you to delete it manually; however, it does not mean that it is impossible to erase it automatically with the help of a reputable scanner.

Remove Dnav.com

Internet Explorer

  1. Open your browser.
  2. Tap Alt+T and click Internet Options.
  3. Click on the Advanced tab.
  4. Click Reset.
  5. Mark the box Delete personal settings.
  6. Click Reset again.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Launch your browser.
  2. Tap Alt+H.
  3. Click Troubleshooting information.
  4. Click Refresh Firefox.
  5. Click again Refresh Firefox.

Google Chrome

  1. Open your browser and tap Alt+F simultaneously.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Show advanced settings.
  4. Find the Reset settings button and click on it.
  5. Click Reset in the confirmation window.

In non-techie terms:

Dnav.com should not be used as a default search engine because it might provide you with the promotional links and other commercial content. Also, it will gather information about you every day. Unfortunately, it might be true that you will have to remove other threats that have entered your computer without permission as well. You might not even know that they are inside your computer, so we suggest scanning the system with a diagnostic scanner too. If it finds infections, you will have to erase them all from your system as well.