Searchprotector.net virus - How to remove

Searchprotector.net virus is created by the same developers, responsible for Mystart.space browser hijacker. Their malicious intentions are to occupy browsers’ preferences and cause automatic redirection to sponsored websites. This unwanted software is a product by Aztec company and other search tools from this organization help Searchprotector.net browser hijacker be productive.

Features of Searchprotector.net redirect virus

For instance, a Blpsearch.com link is seen during generation of results to search queries. This indicates that even though results are shown in Search.yahoo.com, it is not in control over the websites that are included into presented lists. There are more symptoms that indicate a browser hijacker: slow computer, inability to access certain domains (Techtalk).

Owners of Google Chrome have found browser hijacker to be a real issue and had to prepare a convenient solution. Ever since 2014, it has tried to inform their clients whenever browsers’ settings were changed without permission (Zdnet). Google had their clients’ best interest in mind. Especially when Google redirect virus had become such a important problem. The tactics of this redirect can be used by Searchprotector.net virus as well.

Over 98% of visitors of Searchprotector.net infection are from United States of America; therefore, it has become one of the most visited websites on the World Wide Web (Alexa). Aztec Media is involved in a number of projects and the majority of them are considered malicious. Our research team discovers new rogue platforms of searching daily. Just yesterday, we investigated Safeforsearch.net hijacker, an engine from Aztec.

A deceptive methods of distribution will be used to promote installations of Search Protector browser extension. Our analysis proved that Liveadexchanger.com pop-up can promote this application or automatically redirect people to Searchprotector.net. Do not be temped by possibilities to customize your default search provider with various background images. However, these favors can put your cybersecurity in jeopardy. While looking at the EULA document, we noticed these disturbing statements:

“Furthermore, these links may lead to sites or links that contain offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and we hereby disclaim, all responsibility for any of the content on these sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.”

“Your confidential use of this site cannot be guaranteed by us. We shall not be responsible for any harm that you or any person may suffer as a result of a breach of confidentiality in respect to your use of this site.”

It is not uncommon for websites to declare similar conditions. Nevertheless, more reliable variants will attempt to provide top-notch filters and scans to reassure a proper generation of results to search queries. We are not sure that the same level of credibility can be expected from Aztec search tools.

How to stay malware-free?

If you do not intend to see your browsers’ preferences rearranged without permission, there is a whole list of recommendations to help you achieve this goal. First of all, people should never willingly visit unknown domains or download programs from suspicious developers. Creators of browser extensions and other applications could be delivering their products for vicious reasons. Streams of advertisements can flood your browser if you are infected with viruses. Furthermore, for installations of software applications, we hope you will choose advanced/custom modes. This will help you refuse propositions to install additional programs. Additionally, remember that your outdated software can work in favor for hackers. They might exploit kits. Therefore, it is crucial to regularly update applications and operating systems.

Has your operating system been showing signs of deficiency? Your browsers’ preferences have been changed without authorization? This could mean that a malware sample has slithered into your device. To be absolutely sure, we insist you to run a scan with Spyhunter. This application will provide adequate scans and help you keep your device protected. On the other hand, we also have appended guidelines for a manual removal. Scroll down to find them.

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Ways to properly remove Searchprotector.net virus

How to remove Searchprotector.net virus using Windows Control Panel

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

Delete Searchprotector.net virus from your applications.

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