Seargoo.com - How to remove

Seargoo.com is yet another virus that is listed as browser hijacker. It is not the most dangerous virus out there, nevertheless, you should remove it right now.

In case you have noticed that this infection is operating on your computer but don’t know how to get rid of it, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with detailed instructions how to remove Seargoo.com either manually or automatically, so it’s up to you which removal method to choose.

If you have never removed infection like this before, we recommend to do it automatically. Simply download reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter, install it on your computer and then run a full scan of all files stored on hard drive. Either one of these applications should immediately detect and eliminate Seargoo.com from your computer. It will also protect your computer from similar infections in the future, so it’s worth to keep it installed. You can use other anti-malware software of your choice as well.

However, if for some reasons you don’t want to download any additional anti-malware software, you can remove this virus manually too. This process might be complicated, thus we have developed a step-by-step Seargoo.com manual removal guide – scroll down below this article and take a look at it. Try to complete all steps correctly and you should be able to eliminate Seargoo.com manually by your own.

If you have some questions regarding removal process or virus itself, feel free to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer them all. To learn more about specific features of Seargoo.com please continue reading this article.

About Seargoo.com browser hijacker

It works as browser add-on and is completely compatible with all most common web browsers out there, including Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or even Safari. That means Apple users can get infected as well.

Once inside of your computer it will change some settings on all of those web browsers. Both homepage and default search engine will be set to www.seargoo.com.

Even though Seargoo.com might look like legitimate search engine to some of you,  we do not recommend to use it. If you try to search for something using this search engine, you will get a lot of sponsored results. First of all, those results are not relevant to your search queries, so you will waste your time this way. Moreover, they might lead you to unreliable websites, so we do not recommend to click on any of them. If it happens so that you click on the result sponsored by Seargoo.com you will be immediately redirected to other websites that might be owned by various cyber criminals, such as hackers or scammers. This way your computer can get infected with other viruses or if you attempt to purchase something there you can even get scammed and lose your hard earned money.

Distribution Methods of Seargoo.com browser hijacker

Seargoo.com usually is traveling bundled with other freeware that can be downloaded from the Internet. For instance, when you download and install some free downloads manager or media player, there is a chance that Seargoo.com will be downloaded and installed alongside without you even being aware of that happening. That’s why you should always pay close attention to the installation process of freeware. Never skip any steps and opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible – this way you will be able to see all available options and make changes if needed. It also would be wise to read all terms and conditions before the installation.

Manual removal of Seargoo.com

How to remove Seargoo.com using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Seargoo.com install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Seargoo.com . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Seargoo.com easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove Seargoo.com from macOS

Delete Seargoo.com from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the Seargoo.com app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Seargoo.com and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Seargoo.com, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Seargoo.com from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Seargoo.com. Click on the trash bin icon next to Seargoo.com or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Seargoo.com, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Seargoo.com from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Seargoo.com related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Seargoo.com, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Seargoo.com from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Seargoo.com. Click on the "Remove" icon next to Seargoo.com or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving Seargoo.com from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the Seargoo.com. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Seargoo.com, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

Manual removal