The SearchProtectors search hijacker is an example of an average unwanted program; such applications are distributed enormously nowadays. On this page you will see the detailed directions of “SearchProtectors” hijacker removal in several tactics: utilizing anti-malware software and manual elimination technique.
SearchProtectors – What is it?
“SearchProtectors” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)1, that is spread as a plugin for your internet browser. It is usually advertised as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that helps to search some particular info, for example, about sporting activity events, make your browser a lot more secure, enable downloading of any video clip, et cetera. Also, this app adds the “Managed by your organization” feature (on Chrome browsers).
However, the “SearchProtectors” plugin is rather useless due to the fact that all such functions are already integrated to your browser and/or Windows. Such advertising and marketing mottos are targeted at low-skilled computer users, such as pensioners or schoolchildren. However frequently even qualified users are getting caught on such an appeal. In particular situations, this hijacker is dispersed along with free tools.
SearchProtectors Search Hijacker
Here is a info for the SearchProtectors hijacker
| NAME | SearchProtectors |
| Site | Searchprotectors.com |
| Hosting | AS14061 DigitalOcean, LLC United States, Clifton |
| Infection Type | Browser Hijacker, Unwanted Application |
| IP Address | 165.22.38.5 |
| Symptoms | Changed search engine; search queries redirection |
| Similar behavior | Trustedstart, Search, Showmoreabout |
| Fix Tool | To remove possible virus infections, try to scan your PC |
How harmful is SearchProtectors hijacker?
Besides its impracticality, SearchProtectors hijacker is also considerably unsafe for browser usage. It transforms your search engine to its specific – Searchprotectors.com, and also changes your background, putting its watermark on your background image (or, sometimes, altering it to default with the mentioned symbol).
Apart from viewable modifications done by SearchProtectors hijacker, you might see that a number of your search queries are redirecting to the unknown web pages, filled with links and advertisements – so-called doorway sites. Such websites can contain web links for malware downloads. The chance of redirecting increases if you attempt to launch Google search page by force.
However all these activities are a lot more annoying than really hazardous. The most significant risk, particularly for individuals who have a huge amount of confidential information in their web browsers, is embedded in information collecting functions. Cookie files, conversations, often-visited websites, and various other activities are easily collected by SearchProtectors hijacker.
How to remove SearchProtectors 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 quite easy to deal with. Most of the times, they have an independent app that can be spotted in the list of installed programs. As a result of the specific marketing method of SearchProtectors hijacker, it can be easily tracked and erased by hand. However, if you got SearchProtectors in the package with a free program, your computer can be infected with far more major malware – trojans, spyware or perhaps ransomware. That’s why I’d advise you utilize anti-malware programs to delete the SearchProtectors PUA and all various other malware.
You can use Microsoft Defender2 – it is capable of discovering and removing various malware, including mentioned hijacker. But serious malware, that might exist on your computer in the specified situation, can disable the Windows antivirus program by modifying the Group Policies. To keep away from such situations, it is far better to utilize GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
To detect and erase all unwanted applications on your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware, it’s better to utilize Standard or Full scan. Quick Scan is not able to find all the viruses, 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 over, or to stop the scan.
To choose the action for every detected malicious 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 revert your browser settings, you need to use the Reset Browser Settings option. This action cannot be counteracted by any virus, hence, you will surely see the result. This action 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 SearchProtectors 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 :
- Open “Settings and more” tab in upper right corner, then find here “Settings” button. In the appeared menu, choose “Reset settings” option :
- 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 :
- Open Menu tab (three strips in upper right corner) and click the “Help” button. In the appeared menu choose “troubleshooting information” :
- In the next screen, find the “Refresh Firefox” option :
After choosing this option, you will see the next message :
If you use Google Chrome
- Open Settings tab, find the “Advanced” button. In the extended tab choose the “Reset and clean up” button :
- In the appeared list, click on the “Restore settings to their original defaults” :
- 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
- 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 :
- 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.
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Wilbur WoodhamHow to Remove SearchProtectors?
Name: SearchProtectors
Description: SearchProtectors - a lot of users became a victim of browser hijacker. I have a lot of friends who literally bombed me with the questions like “how to remove SearchProtectors?”. In this article we will show you how to deal with SearchProtectors (Searchprotectors.com), which may corrupt your browser’s correct performance, and create a lot of troubles while you are working.
Operating System: Windows
Application Category: Browser Hijacker
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- More information about PUAs
- Detailed review of Microsoft Defender
