TaskFresh Browser Hijacker - How to remove

TaskFresh is a program that has the features of adware and browser hijacker. The majority of people download and install TaskFresh without direct intention. Initially, the program is described as a very helpful tool that is supposed to make your browsing a more pleasant experience by providing you with more relevant search results. The application attacks only Mac computers and its popular browsers – Google Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.

TaskFresh delivers search results from Yahoo Search via search.yahoo.com or some of its localized variants. At first glance, it looks like TaskFresh is an absolutely decent and helpful tool. However, there is a specific reason why it is categorized as adware by several reputable anti-virus programs. This guide will furnish you with more facts about TaskFresh, its negative impact on the browsing and the detailed instructions to remove the application effectively.

Negative amendments introduced by TaskFresh

As soon as the program is installed activated, the users realize that instead of improving the browsing experience, TaskFresh interferes into important browser settings and actually prevents from finding the relevant data. By the way, there were similar programs in the past, such as Top Results and TopicLookup belonging to the same adware family. TaskFresh modifies the default search engine settings to make the users browse the web through Yahoo Search. The program hijacks every single search query you submit through the search box and then redirects it through searchbaron.com website. This is possibly done for the purpose of analyzing the query in order to provide you with some sponsored links on top of the search results.

Name	TaskFresh TaskFresh Browser Hijacker
Cause	Other viruses on your computer Misleading advertisements
Possible harm	Stress Lost time Lost money Other viruses infiltrated into your system
Solution	Close the browser Avoid the website Check your device for viruses with anti-malware tool

While searchbaron.com interferes into the search process, the delivery of requested search results takes much longer time than expected. This definitely distracts the people considerably and does not let them find the required information quickly. Additionally, TaskFresh may display its other promoted content, for example:

• advertisement banners placed on top of the main website content;
• banners, discounts, deals, and coupons;
• redirecting the browser to fake surveys, customer satisfaction rewards, questionnaires and other tricky pages for the purpose of collecting the personal information about you.

It is hard to predict to what exact website TaskFresh may redirect you, however, this is done according to your IP address and the geographical location. The adware permanently tracks all your browsing activities, submitted search queries, visited URLs and is even able to access the browser history to find out more about your search preferences. No doubt, this is done in an absolutely illegal way and essentially undermines your privacy.

TaskFresh typical distribution channels

Another problem with TaskFresh is that users do not install the program based on their personal decision. In fact, if you would like to download the application for the purpose of testing through its official website, you will hardly be able to do that. The developers of TaskFresh primarily refer to the practice of bundling its setup file with other free programs the people decide to install. The information about TaskFresh included in the bundle is often not properly mentioned or provided in the small-print form. Therefore, installation of TaskFresh takes place unintentionally.

In order to prevent TaskFresh from attacking your Mac, take time to always carefully read the information provided in the installers of free applications. Pay attention to the EULAs (End User License Agreements) and the facts stated during the setup process. Do not agree with all the proposals right away, always select the option of “Advanced” or “Custom” installation where you may uncheck TaskFresh and other third-party programs you do not really need.

How to delete TaskFresh effectively

Failure to be attentive during the installation of freeware results in the injection of TaskFresh and other programs you do not really need. Luckily, there is a way to get rid of this application manually. You need to access the list of your available apps, locate TaskFresh and move it to the Trash, just as you remove other unwanted software.

The similarity of TaskFresh with other adware-type apps belonging to the same family means that there could be some other components remaining in your Mac even after you manually delete the program. Therefore, consider scanning your system with Combo Cleaner for complex research and cleanup of your device.

Automatic Malware removal tools

How to remove TaskFresh Browser Hijacker from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall TaskFresh Browser Hijacker 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 TaskFresh, 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.