The StreamSearchWeb search hijacker is an example of a standard unwanted program; such programs are spread massively nowadays. On this page you will see the detailed instructions of “StreamSearchWeb” hijacker removal in different ways: using anti-malware software and also manual removal method.
StreamSearchWeb – What is it?
“StreamSearchWeb” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)1, that is promoted as a plugin for your web browser. It is typically spread as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that helps to search some particular information, for instance, about sporting activity events, make your web browser much more secure, allow downloading of any kind of video clip, and so on. Also, this app adds the “Managed by your organization” feature (on Chrome browsers).
Nevertheless, the “StreamSearchWeb” plugin is fairly useless due to the fact that all such functions are currently embedded to your web browser and/or system. Such advertising and marketing mottos are targeted at low-skilled computer users, such as pensioners or schoolchildren. But in some cases even professional users are getting caught on such an appeal. In certain instances, this hijacker is distributed along with free tools.
StreamSearchWeb Search Hijacker
Here is a short summary for the StreamSearchWeb hijacker
| NAME | StreamSearchWeb |
| Site | Streamsearchweb.com |
| Hosting | AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. United States, San Francisco |
| Infection Type | Browser Hijacker, Unwanted Application |
| IP Address | 104.21.69.128 |
| Symptoms | Changed search engine; search queries redirection |
| Similar behavior | Searchconverterit, Searchmy, Web |
| Fix Tool | To remove possible virus infections, try to scan your PC |
How harmful is StreamSearchWeb hijacker?
Besides its impracticality, StreamSearchWeb hijacker is also quite hazardous for browser usage. It changes your search engine to its particular – Streamsearchweb.com, and also alters your background, adding its watermark on your background image (or, sometimes, changing it to default with the specified sign).
Apart from aesthetic adjustments done by StreamSearchWeb hijacker, you might see that a couple of your search questions are redirecting to the unfamiliar websites, filled with web links and ads – so-called doorway websites. Such sites can contain links for malware downloads. The possibility of redirecting increases if you try to open Google search page by force.
But all these actions are more frustrating than really hazardous. The main threat, specifically for people who have a lot of secret information in their browsers, is embedded in information gathering functionalities. Cookie files, conversations, often-visited websites, and various other activities are simply gathered by StreamSearchWeb hijacker.
How to remove StreamSearchWeb 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 generally fairly easy to remove. In most cases, they have an independent application that can be seen in the list of installed software. As a result of the specific marketing way of StreamSearchWeb hijacker, it can be simply tracked and removed by hand. However, if you got StreamSearchWeb in the bundle with a free applications, your PC can be contaminated with far more major malware – trojans, spyware and even ransomware. That’s why I’d recommend you use anti-malware programs to delete the StreamSearchWeb 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. However, significant malware, that may exist on your PC in the mentioned case, can disable the Windows antimalware program by modifying the Group Policies. To prevent such scenarios, it is better to utilize GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
To detect and erase all unwanted applications on your personal 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 programs, you need to hold on until the scan is over, or to stop the scan.
To set the action for each spotted malicious or unwanted program, click the arrow in front of the name of the detected malware. By default, all the viruses will be moved to quarantine.
Reverting browser settings to original ones
To revert your browser settings, you are required to use the Reset Browser Settings option. This action is not able to be intercepted by any virus, hence, you will surely see the result. This option can be found in the Tools tab.
After choosing the Reset Browser Settings button, the menu will be shown, where you can choose, which settings will be reverted to the original.
Deleteing StreamSearchWeb 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 StreamSearchWeb?
Name: StreamSearchWeb
Description: StreamSearchWeb - 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 StreamSearchWeb?”. In this article we will show you how to deal with StreamSearchWeb (Streamsearchweb.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
