Conduit Search is a browser hijacker and PUP (potentially unwanted program) and although "technically" it is not a virus, it installs itself unethically on your personal computer. If Conduit has been installed on your computer, it is difficult to remove because its uninstaller will automatically remove all files and registry traces of Conduit. If you want to manually change your browser settings, this won't let you change it because Conduit takes over your browser settings entirely. Additionally, Conduit will install additional adware on your computer, such as toolbars, and change your browser settings such as your home page. . It even forces its victims to use its own brand of search engine, Conduit Search, to display advertisements and sponsored (paid) links with its search results. Conduit virus first came because of some freeware that you may have downloaded to your computer and during installation, they got integrated with other software that was going to be installed. Be careful when installing software from unknown AND known sources. Always select custom installations so you can ignore anything that looks strange, especially software add-ons you didn't want to start with. Some symptoms of Conduit: 1. Conduit may appear in your browser's URL window after running a search. Example: http://www.bing.com/search?q=google&pc=**conduit**&ptag=ACE4F04C31DEE4BA4ABF&form=CONADR&conlogo=CT2786678&ShowAppsUI=2. Connectivity to the Internet may be slow, spotty, and unstable or your computer may continue to troubleshoot and try to resolve the intermittent connection with little or no success.3. Web pages fail to load and instead display error messages such as "Cannot find or connect to server." Always be in the middle of paper......s", "fast" or "recommended".", installations. Although customization may be a minute or two slower, you will have the option to opt out of unwanted software that relies on popular downloads. Be patient and read all small print screens carefully as they sometimes contain tiny check boxes. which must be unchecked. Always read the button titles, because sometimes the opt-out and opt-in buttons are reversed or reworded so that you can actually "accept" the installation of unwanted apps. But if you catch yourself, then stop the program installation in its tracks and start again. Additionally, if your current antivirus solution misses this infection, you may consider purchasing the Premium version of your antivirus to protect against these types of threats in the future or purchasing a new antivirus all together.