Search.searchlocateyp.com virus - How to remove

Search.searchlocateyp.com is a disturbing computer virus that provokes infected operating systems to show idle behavior. This malware parasite is categorized as a typical browser hijacker that has been designed by ill-famed company Polarity Technologies Ltd. This third-party product is not recommended to be utilized by Internet surfers as it is possible that this engine will be obliged to promote content from parties, suspected of vicious or misleading behavior.

In this case, Search.searchlocateyp.com does not even have the competence to generate results to the simplest keywords: every single query leads to “Error. An error occurred while processing your request.”. Also, it redirects people to Maxwebsearch.com which has also been noted as a browser hijacker parasite.

Users that do not wish to have any association with potentially shady websites and risk their privacy or security should never keep unknown search engines as their browsers’ preferences. Hijackers might use deceptive techniques to invade your device, but it should not take long for user to realize that it is necessary to complete a removal process. By keeping this engine as a homepage, default search provider and a new tab page you could expose yourself to content that would be better left unexplored.

Locate Your Package is the browser extension which is explained to help users oversee their package delivery. This can be done by entering a specific tracking number into the blank space which is seen in the interface of the investigated search engine. However, post offices usually have their own tracking services and such a browser extension is not necessary to obtain. Knowing the fact that the search platform does not present results to search queries but can demonstrate misleading promotional content in individual windows or banners, you should clearly realize that it is not the best network to select.

The rogue search engine could attempt to collect your credentials and learn about your preferences. This means that your browsing activity, entered keywords and reactions to online advertisements could all be leaked to unknown sources. Advertisers could be informed of which promotional content would be the most welcome by you.

This means that the deceptive ads could be shaped according to individual likes and dislikes or recently executed search queries. We hope that you won’t stumble upon infectious material which will transfer you to unknown websites and implant a source of malicious activity.

Handle this infection by removing it from the infected OS

By not dealing this with infection in time, you are risking to become infected with more than one malware parasite. This can happen because you interacted with malicious content that got presented on your screen. Additionally some browser hijackers can automatically install programs from their partners. Considering these detriments, it would be best to eliminate a browser hijacker as soon as home pages, default search providers are replaced by the rogue tool.

It won’t be enough to modify browsers’ settings: you have to look at the instructions we have enumerated at the end of this article. They will help you understand how a manual removal should be done. If you are afraid that your operating system is being influenced by more than one malware sample, we advise you to choose an alternative. Scan your operating system with Spyhunter or Hitman for the purpose of keeping your machine undamaged by viruses.

A browser hijacker can modify your settings after it has managed to trick you into downloading it. The Locate Your Package browser extension might have been introduced to you in a pop-up from which you downloaded it voluntarily. On the other hand, this toolbar might have been included into an installation process of another program. If you did not pick advanced/custom modes for the Setup Wizard, remember to do this next time you prepare software for usage. Also, bear in mind that you should not allow additional programs to be placed into your operating systems.

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Manual removal of Search.searchlocateyp.com virus

How to remove searchlocateyp virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Search.searchlocateyp.com virus 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 searchlocateyp virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Search.searchlocateyp.com virus 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 searchlocateyp virus from macOS

Delete Search.searchlocateyp.com virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the searchlocateyp virus 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.

TopHow To remove Search.searchlocateyp.com virus from Google Chrome:

• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
  
• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
  
• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
  
• Select Manage Search engines
  
• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
  
• Go back to settings. On Startup choose Open blank page (you can remove undesired pages from the set pages link too).
• If your homepage was changed, click on Chrome menu on the top right corner, select Settings. Select Open a specific page or set of pages and click on Set pages.
  
• Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

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

• Click on a Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on theReset browser 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.

How To remove Search.searchlocateyp.com virus from Firefox:Top

• 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 Search.searchlocateyp.com virus 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.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Options → General. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Restore to Default.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to searchlocateyp virus, 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.
  
• ChooseTroubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on theReset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.

How to remove Search.searchlocateyp.com virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

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

• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.

• Click on the three-dot menu on the browser toolbar and Select Settings

• Select Privacy and Services and scroll down. Press on Address bar.

• Choose Manage search engines.

• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list: open the three-dot menu and choose Remove.

• Go back to Settings. Open On start-up.
• Delete malicious search websites at Open specific page or pages by opening the three-dot menu and clicking Delete.

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

• Click on Edge's menu button and select Settings. Click on the Reset Settings button on the left.
• Press the Restore settings to their default values option.

• 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.

How to remove Search.searchlocateyp.com virus from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall searchlocateyp virus and other suspicious extensions.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
  

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

• Click on 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.