Searchwebme.com Removal Guide

Sometimes potential security threats might get outdated, too. Take Searchwebme.com, for example. We can still encounter this browser hijacker, but it usually works just on the older versions of the Internet Explorer browser. So, if you update your browsers regularly, you should be able to avoid this application. If by any chance, this security threat has perched on your browser, we will tell you how to remove Searchwebme.com for good in the instructions below this description. Please just do not forget that there might be more unwanted applications, and you most certainly have to do everything you can to get rid of them.

When it comes to such applications, it is important to understand that they seldom come alone. Sure, perhaps Searchwebme.com is the easiest to notice because the search engine is set as your default homepage. However, there could also be an extension associated with this search engine and a list of other programs you have installed along with it. That is right: this program did not slither into your system behind your back. Whether you were aware of that or not, you must have initiated the installation process yourself. Seeing how this application often comes bundled with freeware, it is possible to assume that there are several unwanted applications on your computer. It is a good thing that this browser hijacker is very explicit about its presence. But there are also programs that do not even “think” of revealing themselves.

Technically, Searchwebme.com comes from an old group of browser extensions called the Conduit family. This group of applications includes a wide variety of potentially unwanted programs, like VisualBee Toolbar, Freecorder Toolbar, Shield Toolbar, and so on. Also, there are browser hijackers associated with this family, too. Most of the Conduit toolbars have their own official websites with working download buttons. For instance, the toolbar associated with Searchwebme.com can be downloaded from searchwebme.ourtoolbar.com, but we believe that users end up having this program on their computers via freeware downloads.

Either way, for the most part, this browser hijacker affects the Internet Explorer browser, but if your other browsers have not been updated recently, the modifications might be performed on other web browsers, too. When that happens, Searchwebme.com is set as your default search engine. Even if you enter another search domain into your address bar, most of your search queries will still be redirected via myallsearch.com, and then Trovi.com. These domains are known to be associated with multiple browser hijackers, so it is clear that you have to take the matter into your hands and get rid of all the potential threats at once.

There are users who think that it is not a bad thing to keep such search engines on their browsers. Of course, Searchwebme.com will not steal your banking logins or passwords, but this program could be exploited by cyber criminals to promote their malicious content. What we are trying to say here is that a small problem may soon evolve into a big problem, if you do not take care of it.

To remove Searchwebme.com from your computer, follow the instructions below. You should also consider running a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner. It will help you determine whether your PC is safe. We are sure that you will find a few other programs you need to delete.

How to Remove Searchwebme.com

Windows 10 & Windows 8.1

1. Press Win+R and type Control Panel into the Open box.
2. Click OK and go to Uninstall a program.
3. Highlight the unwanted application and click Uninstall.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a program and remove the app.

Windows XP

1. Click the Start menu button and open Control Panel.
2. Select Add or remove programs and uninstall the program.

Reset Your Browser to Default

Firefox

1. Press Alt+H and select Troubleshooting information.
2. At the top right of the new tab, press Refresh Firefox.
3. Click Refresh Firefox again to confirm.

Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and open Settings.
2. Go down and click Show advanced settings.
3. Scroll down and click Reset Settings.
4. Press the Reset button.