What is Directions Whiz?

Directions Whiz is a potentially unwanted software that comes on your PC without your consent. Directions Whiz hijacks your browser, it can modify browser settings, such as homepage and search engine. Directions Whiz also can modify the search results and redirect user to ad sites. This program deals with the dissemination of advertisements. Directions Whiz displays coupons and banners with a ton of ads. Many of the proposals of this program does not real, that’s why users risk spending money for nothing. Directions Whiz created to make money, it’s a useless program. In addition, this program can collect your personal data and transmit it to third parties. Directions Whiz can become a conduit for other malicious programs. This is not a virus, but this program can deliver a lot of trouble, so we recommended you to remove it right away.

How Directions Whiz gets on your PC?

Malicious programs such as Directions Whiz, come on PC bundled with free downloads and applications. Often, such software comes on a computer without the user’s consent. However, in most cases, users can prevent contamination of the system. To do this, you must be careful. Always read the user agreement. Take your time and do not press the “Next” if you are not sure that the program is safe. Also, you need to select “Advanced” installation type. Read reviews about the program. Do not expose your computer at risk. If your system has been infected by Directions Whiz, then read our detailed instructions to destroy it right now.

How to remove Directions Whiz from your computer?

To uninstall Directions Whiz remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have Directions Whiz in their database. You can try to use them for removing Directions Whiz.

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You can try both of these products to remove Directions Whiz

Or uninstall Directions Whiz manually.

Step 1: Remove Directions Whiz from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Directions Whiz.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Directions Whiz and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Directions Whiz, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate Directions Whiz and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove Directions Whiz from your browser.

Step 2: Remove Directions Whiz from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find Directions Whiz.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose Directions Whiz.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable Directions Whiz.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of Directions Whiz:

Remove following registry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi