Eliminate TheSearchGuard

About this threat

TheSearchGuard virus is thought to be a suspicious browser add-on that users by accident install. Users usually get invaded when they carelessly set up free software, and what this will result in your browser adding the extension and settings changed. It could lead you to strange web pages and will expose you to loads of advertisements. It earns revenue when it reroutes you, and you should not keep it. These kinds of extension are not considered to be malicious themselves but that does not mean they are completely harmless. You can end up with a severe malware contamination if you were rerouted to a dangerous website. There is no reason why you should keep the add-on, so you ought to abolish TheSearchGuard virus.

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suspicious extension spread ways

Free programs is employed to aid in questionable browser plug-in distribution. Of course, you can also get them from browser stores or official web pages as well. But generally, they are attached as optional offers that install automatically alongside, unless you prevent them. And you deciding to use Default mode during a free software setup basically provides them the needed consent for installation. Only in Advanced or Custom settings will you be able to see if something was attached, so make sure you pick those settings. If you notice something added, you may stop their setup if you just uncheck the boxes next to the offers. You ought to always pay attention to how you install programs since by being sloppy you’ll end up installing loads of adjoined items. And if it managed to install, eliminate TheSearchGuard virus.

Why is TheSearchGuard virus uninstallation needed

We don’t suggest you to allow the extension to stay as it will be useless to you. They are programmed to make profit for website owners and they are able to do that by routing you to their web pages and showing you plenty of ads. The second the add-on enters, it will proceed to alter your browser’s settings so that your home web page is set to load its sponsored. After that every time your browser is launched whether (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, you will be led to that page. And modifications might be irreversible unless you firstly uninstall TheSearchGuard virus. Moreover, unusual toolbars could be attached to your browser, and ads may be appearing everywhere. You would usually see these doubtful add-ons in Google Chrome but that isn’t necessarily the case all the time. It is not advised to use the plug-in since it could expose you to unsecure content. It should be mentioned that those plug-ins might lead to a more serious threat, even if they aren’t seen as malicious themselves. Which is why you should delete TheSearchGuard virus.

TheSearchGuard virus uninstallation

You may eliminate TheSearchGuard virus in two ways, automatically or manually. Automatic TheSearchGuard virus elimination requires some anti-spyware application, which will take care of everything. If you want to terminate TheSearchGuard virus by hand, guidelines can be located below.

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Learn how to remove TheSearchGuard virus from your computer

• Step 1. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows 10
• Step 2. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows 8
• Step 3. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows 7
• Step 4. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows XP
• Step 5. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Mac OS X
• Step 6. Delete TheSearchGuard virus from browsers

Step 1. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows 10

1. Start → Settings → System → Apps & features.
2. Find all the unwanted programs, press on them and select Uninstall.

Step 2. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows 8

1. Open the menu, select the search option and type in Control Panel.
2. Control Panel → Programs and Features → Find all unwanted programs and press Uninstall.

Step 3. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows 7

1. Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features.
2. Find all unwanted programs and press Uninstall.

Step 4. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Windows XP

1. Start → Settings → Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs.
2. Find all unwanted programs and press Uninstall.

Step 5. Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Mac OS X

1. Open Finder and select Applications.
2. Find all unwanted programs and drag them to the trash icon in your dock. Alternately, you can right-click on them and select Move to Trash.
3. Empty the Trash by right-clicking on the icon in your dock and selecting 'Empty Trash'.

Step 6. Delete TheSearchGuard virus from browsers

• a) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Internet Explorer
• b) If your homepage was changed
• c) Reset Internet Explorer
• d) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Google Chrome
• e) If your homepage was changed
• f) Reset Google Chrome
• g) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Mozilla Firefox
• ) If your homepage was changed
• ) Reset Mozilla Firefox
• ) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Microsoft Edge
• ) If your homepage was changed
• ) Reset Microsoft Edge
• ) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Safari
• ) Reset Safari

a) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Internet Explorer

1. Open your browser.
2. Press on the Gear icon (top right corner) and select Manage add-ons.
3. On the left side, select Toolbars and Extensions.
4. Find all suspicious extensions and press Disable.
5. Close the window.

b) If your homepage was changed

1. Open your browser.
2. Press on the Gear icon (top right corner) and select Internet options.
3. In General, delete the URL and type in your preferred homepage website.
4. Press Apply to save the changes and exit the window.

c) Reset Internet Explorer

1. Open your browser.
2. Press on the Gear icon (top right corner) and select Internet options.
3. Select the Advanced tab and press Reset (near the bottom of the window).
4. In the window that appears, check the box that says 'Delete personal settings'.
5. Press Reset, then OK to close the window.

If the changes were reversed again and the threat is still present, we recommend you obtain anti-spyware software to deal with the infection.

d) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Google Chrome

1. Open your browser.
2. Open the menu (the bars in the top right corner) and press Settings.
3. Select Extensions, located in the menu on the left.
4. Find all suspicious extensions and press the bin icon. If you are not sure which extensions are causing you trouble, you can uncheck the box that says 'Enabled' and that will disable the extension without deleting it.

b) If your homepage was changed

1. Open your browser.
2. Open the menu (the bars in the top right corner) and press Settings.
3. In Settings, under On start up, select Set pages.
4. In the window that appears, put in the URL of the website you want to set as your homepage. Press OK.
5. Under Search, choose the search engine you want to set as default.

f) Reset Google Chrome

1. Open your browser.
2. Open the menu (the bars in the top right corner) and press Settings.
3. Scroll down and press Show advanced settings.
4. At the bottom, you will find the option to Reset settings.
5. In the window that appears, press Reset.

If the changes were reversed again and the threat is still present, we recommend you obtain anti-spyware software to deal with the infection.

g) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your browser.
2. Open the menu (the bars in the top right corner).
3. Select Add-ons.
4. In the Extensions tab, remove all suspicious extensions. If you are not sure which extensions are causing you trouble, you can press 'Disable' and that will disable the extension without deleting it.

b) If your homepage was changed

1. Open your browser.
2. Open the menu (the bars in the top right corner).
3. Select Options.
4. In General, delete the URL in 'Home page' and type in the one you prefer.

) Reset Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your browser.
2. Open the menu (the bars in the top right corner).
3. Select the Help button (the question mark at the bottom).
4. Press Troubleshooting Information.
5. Select Refresh Firefox.
6. In the window that appears, press Refresh Firefox again.

If the changes were reversed again and the threat is still present, we recommend you obtain anti-spyware software to deal with the infection.

) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Microsoft Edge

1. Open your browser.
2. Press More (the three dots on the top right corner).
3. Select Extensions.
4. Find all suspicious extensions, right-click on them and select Remove.

b) If your homepage was changed

1. Open your browser.
2. Press More (the three dots on the top right corner).
3. Press Settings.
4. In Settings, under Open with, select A specific page or pages.
5. You can select your homepage there. Select Custom to be able to put in your preferred homepage.

) Reset Microsoft Edge

1. Open your browser.
2. Press More (the three dots on the top right corner).
3. Press Settings.
4. In Settings, scroll down to Clear browsing data and press Choose what to clear.
5. Select everything and press Clear.

) Remove TheSearchGuard virus from Safari

1. Open your browser.
2. In the toolbar at the top of your screen, press on Safari.
3. Select Preferences and click on the Extensions tab.
4. Delete all suspicious extensions. If you are not sure which extensions are causing you trouble, you can uncheck the box that says 'Enable' and that will disable the extension without deleting it.

) Reset Safari

Safari no longer has a reset button, so you have to manually do everything.

1. Open your browser.
2. In the toolbar at the top of your screen, press on Safari.
3. Select Clear History, pick 'all history' and press 'Clear History'.
4. Select Safari again and press Preferences.
5. In Advanced, press on 'Show Develop menu in menu bar'.
6. In the toolbar at the top of your screen, press on Develop, and select Empty Caches.

If resetting your browsers does not solve the problem, download anti-spyware software and scan your computer for threats. If something is found, delete it.