BestSearch.ai Browser Hijacker Removal

The BestSearch.ai search hijacker is an illustration of an average unwanted program; such applications are distributed massively nowadays. In this article you will see the comprehensive directions of “BestSearch.ai” hijacker removal in various ways: using anti-malware tools and manual elimination procedure.

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BestSearch.ai – What is it?

“BestSearch.ai” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)¹, that is distributed as a plugin for your internet browser. It is typically advertised as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that aids to browse some particular details, as an example, about sporting activity events, make your web browser a lot more safe, allow downloading of any video clip, et cetera. Also, this app adds the “Managed by your organization” feature (on Chrome browsers).

Nevertheless, the “BestSearch.ai” plugin is rather pointless because all such features are already built-in to your browser and/or Windows. Such advertising slogans are targeted at low-skilled computer users, like pensioners or schoolchildren. However frequently even skilled users are getting caught on such a lure. In specific instances, this hijacker is spread together with free apps.

BestSearch.ai Search Hijacker

Here is a short details for the BestSearch.ai hijacker

How harmful is BestSearch.ai hijacker?

Besides its uselessness, BestSearch.ai hijacker is likewise considerably hazardous for browser usage. It changes your search engine to its specific – BestSearch.ai, and also alters your background, putting its watermark on your wallpaper (or, occasionally, changing it to default with the mentioned sign).

Besides viewable modifications done by BestSearch.ai hijacker, you can discover that several of your search inquiries are redirecting to the suspicious web pages, filled with web links and advertisements – so-called doorway sites. Such websites can include links for malware downloads. The chance of redirecting increases if you try to launch Google search page by force.

But all these actions are more annoying than really dangerous. The largest danger, primarily for individuals who have a considerable amount of secret information in their browsers, is installed in information collecting functionalities. Cookie files, conversations, often-visited websites, as well as various other activities are easily gathered by BestSearch.ai hijacker.

How to remove BestSearch.ai search hijacker?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.

Browser hijackers are typically very very easy to remove. For the most part, they have an independent app that can be seen in the list of installed apps. Due to the specific marketing manner of BestSearch.ai hijacker, it can be simply tracked and deleted by hand. However, if you got BestSearch.ai in the bundle with a free program, your computer may be infected with far more serious malware – trojans, spyware and even ransomware. That’s why I’d recommend you make use of anti-malware programs to deal with the BestSearch.ai PUA and all other malware.

You can make use of Microsoft Defender² – it is capable of finding and clearing away different malware, including named hijacker. Nevertheless, serious malware, that can be present on your PC in the specified instance, can disable the Windows antivirus program by editing the Group Policies. To keep away from such scenarios, it is better to make use of GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

To detect and eliminate all malicious programs on your personal computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware, it’s better to use Standard or Full scan. Quick Scan is not able to find all the malware, because it scans only the most popular registry entries and directories.

You can observe the detected malware sorted by their possible hazard till the scan process. But to perform any actions against malicious apps, you need to wait until the scan is finished, or to stop the scan.

To choose the action for each spotted virus or unwanted program, click the arrow in front of the name of the detected malicious app. By default, all malware will be removed to quarantine.

Reset browser settings to original ones

To revert your browser settings, you are required to use the Reset Browser Settings option. This action cannot be intercepted by any malicious program, hence, you will surely see the result. This option can be located in the Tools tab.

After pressing the Reset Browser Settings option, the menu will be shown, where you can choose, which settings will be reverted to the original.

Deleteing BestSearch.ai hijacker manually

Besides using anti-malware software for browser restoration, you may choose the “Reset browser settings” function, which is usually embedded in all popular browsers.

To reset Edge, do the following steps :

1. Open “Settings and more” tab in upper right corner, then find here “Settings” button. In the appeared menu, choose “Reset settings” option :



2. After picking the Reset Settings option, you will see the following menu, stating about the settings which will be reverted to original :

For Mozilla Firefox, do the next actions :

1. Open Menu tab (three strips in upper right corner) and click the “Help” button. In the appeared menu choose “troubleshooting information” :



2. In the next screen, find the “Refresh Firefox” option :


After choosing this option, you will see the next message :

If you use Google Chrome

1. Open Settings tab, find the “Advanced” button. In the extended tab choose the “Reset and clean up” button :



2. In the appeared list, click on the “Restore settings to their original defaults” :



3. Finally, you will see the window, where you can see all the settings which will be reset to default :
   

Opera can be reset in the next way

1. Open Settings menu by pressing the gear icon in the toolbar (left side of the browser window), then click “Advanced” option, and choose “Browser” button in the drop-down list. Scroll down, to the bottom of the settings menu. Find there “Restore settings to their original defaults” option :



2. After clicking the “Restore settings…” button, you will see the window, where all settings, which will be reset, are shown :

As an afterword, I want to say that time plays against you and your PC. The activity of browser hijacker must be stopped as soon as possible, because of the possibility of other malware injection. This malware can be downloaded autonomously, or offered for you to download in one of the windows with advertisements, which are shown to you by the hijacker. You need to act as fast as you can.

1. More information about PUAs
2. Detailed review of Microsoft Defender