VirtualMaid is a browser hijacker that changes Internet Explorer default start and search pages to web sites on the searchmaid.com domain. SearchMaid installs as a toolbar, delivers popups, and may come bundled with other questionable programs. VirtualMaid may be difficult to remove because it secretly runs on every Windows startup.

SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner is for spyware detection purposes only. If SpyHunter’s spyware
scanner detects VirtualMaid on your PC, you’ve been infected with VirtualMaid and we suggest you buy the full-version of SpyHunter to remove VirtualMaid and other spyware threats.

VirtualMaid - Manual Removal Instructions:

WARNING: VirtualMaid manual detection and removal process is difficult. You’re required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you’re an expert in this field.

VirtualMaid manual removal too hard? Run SpyHunter’s FREE VirtualMaid Scan Now!

Stop VirtualMaid system processes:

5e60971403.exe
helper.exe
msole32.exe
vm.exe
vminstaller.exe
pop-uper.exe

Unregister VirtualMaid DLLs:

govm.dll
virtualmaid.dll

Remove VirtualMaid files:

5e60971403.exe
helper.exe
msole32.exe
vm.exe
vminstaller.exe
pop-uper.exe
govm.dll
virtualmaid.dll
govm.dll.htm
virtualmaid.xml
1.bmp
2.bmp
logo.bmp
uninstall.bat

Remove VirtualMaid registry values:

77b2f8de-cb3f-4b6b-839b-807dd1adba1c
8b0b6f79-c50d-4ea6-8f65-bdf18005de20
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTgovm.contextitem
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTgovm.contextitem.1
835baa68-b5e5-47d5-a18d-2a4e0f5b72d5
ab2dde8c-cbff-491a-9825-87b8bb4cbfe0
42c7653a-5834-45a1-899a-ed0dfa370d21
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTvm.vmobj
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTvm.vmobj.1
HKEY_CURRENT_USERsoftwarevirtualmaid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionguid
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionuninstallvirtualmaidvirtualmaid

VirtualMaid Tips & Warnings

RECOMMENDED: Run SpyHunter’s FREE VirtualMaid scan and automatically detect VirtualMaid on your PC.

Why use the VirtualMaid scanner?

• VirtualMaid is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
• Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
• You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
• To check for VirtualMaid, we recommend you use SpyHunter’s Free VirtualMaid scanner.

What is a Browser Hijacker?

VirtualMaid is a Browser Hijacker.

Browser Hijacker is a malicious application that may place additional toolbars to your browser and display unwanted advertisements on your computer screen. The hijacking technique enables the attacker to have controll over your browser. Browser hijacker may also be known as search hijacker and have an ability to change your search page and redirect your search queries. Browser hijackers are also reported to install addtional malicious ActiveX controls. Once a browser hijacker is inside your system, it may be difficult to uninstall because it tends to re-install on every Windows startup.

How do I know I have VirtualMaid on my computer?

Good question! The first step in detecting and removing VirtualMaid is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. VirtualMaid, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the VirtualMaid symptoms can start you on the road to having a VirtualMaid-free computer.

VirtualMaid Symptoms

If you answer “yes” to any of the VirtualMaid symptoms listed below, you may have VirtualMaid or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of VirtualMaid and other unwanted software infections vary.

VirtualMaid may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a VirtualMaid infection. Once installed, VirtualMaid can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.

VirtualMaid may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, VirtualMaid or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.

VirtualMaid may bombard you with popup ads. VirtualMaid may display annoying popups while you surf the Web. You might have VirtualMaid or other types of parasites on your computer if you see pop-up advertising, even when you are not on the Web or when your computer has been idle for many minutes.

VirtualMaid may hijack, redirect and change your Web browser. When your Web browser’s home page unexpectedly changes without your consent or your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding, you might be infected with VirtualMaid. Also, in other cases new toolbars appear on your Web browser and you can’t get rid of it.

Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with VirtualMaid. VirtualMaid and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.

Help! I have VirtualMaid. What do I do?

Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.

If you’re not computer savy and you think you’ve been infected with VirtualMaid, download SpyHunter’s free VirtualMaid scanner to automatically check for any VirtualMaid files.

Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you’ll have to reinstall every software you had before.