What is LookAndFind Search? — Fix Guide

The LookAndFind search hijacker is an illustration of a basic unwanted program; such programs are distributed enormously these days. In this article you will see the comprehensive guidelines of “LookAndFind” hijacker elimination in different methods: using anti-malware software and also hand-operated elimination method.

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LookAndFind – What is it?

“LookAndFind” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)¹, that is promoted as a plugin for your web browser. It is typically advertised as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that aids to search some particular information, for instance, about sport events, make your browser much more safe, allow downloading of any kind of video, et cetera. Also, this app adds the “Managed by your organization” feature (on Chrome browsers).

Nonetheless, the “LookAndFind” plugin is fairly ineffective because all such features are currently embedded to your web browser and/or system. Such advertising mottos are targeted at low-skilled computer users, such as pensioners or schoolchildren. However in some cases even expert users are getting caught on such an appeal. In particular scenarios, this hijacker is dispersed together with free tools.

LookAndFind Search Hijacker

Here is a summary for the LookAndFind hijacker

How harmful is LookAndFind hijacker?

Besides its uselessness, LookAndFind hijacker is also rather unsafe for web browser use. It modifies your search engine to its particular – Lookandfind.me, and likewise changes your background, adding its watermark on your wallpaper (or, occasionally, altering it to default with the mentioned symptom).

Aside from viewable adjustments done by LookAndFind hijacker, you might notice that several of your search questions are redirecting to the uncertain web pages, full of links and ads – so-called doorway websites. Such sites can include web links for malware downloads. The chance of redirecting increases if you attempt to launch Google search page by force.

However all these actions are far more bothersome than really dangerous. The most significant threat, particularly for individuals who have a lot of secret information in their internet browsers, is installed in data collecting functions. Cookie files, conversations, often-visited websites, as well as other activities are easily collected by LookAndFind hijacker.

How to remove LookAndFind 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 usually pretty simple to delete. In most cases, they have an independent app that can be spotted in the list of installed software. Because of the certain distribution tactic of LookAndFind hijacker, it can be conveniently tracked and erased manually. Nonetheless, if you got LookAndFind in the package with a free applications, your PC can be infected with much more major malware – trojans, spyware or perhaps ransomware. That’s why I’d recommend you use anti-malware tools to delete the LookAndFind PUA and all other malware.

You can utilize Microsoft Defender² – it is capable of discovering and eliminating different malware, including named hijacker. However, serious malware, that can be present on your computer in the specified case, can disable the Windows antivirus program by modifying the Group Policies. To keep away from such circumstances, it is better to use GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

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

You can observe the detected malware sorted by their possible harm during the scan process. But to choose any actions against malicious apps, you need to hold on until the scan is finished, or to stop the scan.

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

Reset browser settings to original ones

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

After pressing the Reset Browser Settings button, the menu will be displayed, where you can specify, which settings will be reverted to the original.

Deleteing LookAndFind 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