SearchsmartDS Search Removal Guide

SearchsmartDS Search is known as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Our specialists say the application falls under such classification because it may modify user’s browser preferences, could be distributed through unreliable channels, and might show user’s suspicious advertisements from various third parties. Naturally, we do not think it would be wise to install it, and if you already did, we recommend erasing it before anything goes wrong. Of course, users who are still in doubt, could keep reading our report and find out more important details about SearchsmartDS Search and its effective manner. Should you decide to get rid of this PUP, later on do not forget you can do so while following our recommended removal steps located below this article.

Our specialists discovered the application is compatible only with Google Chrome browsers. Moreover, the PUP could be spread through its official website called searchsmart.bid and Chrome Web Store page (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/searchsmartds/gmanepbhbkdehnlfmjfpofpnkjfajnll). However, there is a chance SearchsmartDS Search may travel with bundled setup files that might be distributed through torrent and other untrustworthy P2P file-sharing networks. This is why we always advise users choose legitimate web pages instead of sites containing pirated software because even though they may let you obtain programs free of charge, there is a risk their setup files might be bundled with various threats and possibly malicious software. For extra precaution, you could scan suspicious setup files with a reliable security tool, but it would be safer just to avoid such files. To keep away from possible threats, our specialists also suggest doing a little research first to make sure the program you wish to obtain is safe and harmless.

As for SearchsmartDS Search, the text describing it, says with it, you can “Easily search the web for FREE unlimited music, movies and articles.” Some may ask if there is any search engine that could not find such information, as all of them can find particular information based on the inserted keyword. Nevertheless, to make it look like the extension’s search engine is more useful, the text claims it can: “Help you protect your privacy,” “Prevent the tracking of your searches by the search engines,” “Keep the searches private,” and provide “Quick and Easy search bar.” The statements about the application protecting your privacy are doubtful because if you take a look at its Privacy Policy paper, you should learn the application can gather various data and even share it with various third parties. Our specialists believe all gathered data could be used to serve advertisements. What makes us think this way is a few other statements on the mentioned Privacy Policy paper, e.g., it says user’s data might be used “To provide you with the most relevant additional services and offers.”

Unfortunately, the PUP’s creators take no responsibility for third-party content, so there are no guarantees the ads will be reliable, and so we think it would be safest not to interact with them. In fact, to avoid any risks, we recommend erasing SearchsmartDS Search. To remove it manually you should complete the steps provided a bit below this paragraph. The PUP can be deleted with a security tool as well, so if you would rather eliminate it this way, we advise you to choose a reliable tool.

Get rid of SearchsmartDS Search

1. Press ALT+F and select Settings.
2. Click on More tools and pick Extensions.
3. Find the unwanted plugin.
4. Press the trash bin button near it.
5. Select Remove.
6. Press Win+E.
7. Locate this path: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
8. Right-click files called Preferences and Secure Preferences separately and click Delete.
9. Exit the Explorer.
10. Empty Recycle bin.