Searchpause.com Removal Guide

Some users assume that Searchpause.com is a reliable search engine, but our findings tell a completely different story. After testing this strange search tool in our internal lab, we have come to a conclusion that it is neither beneficial nor reliable, and it would be a mistake to trust it. In case this search tool has replaced your regular homepage on Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, or any other browser, there is really nothing else you should do but delete Searchpause.com. If you do not understand why that might be necessary, you should keep reading this report. What we have to warn you about is that if you do not remove the suspicious search tool right away, you could be exposed to unreliable content. Also, your virtual identity could be put at risk. Hopefully, you will not need to face any detrimental consequences because of the search tool that we classify as a browser hijacker.

The reason we classify Searchpause.com as a browser hijacker is because it might slither in without your permission or it could enter under false pretenses. Speaking about the first scenario, it is possible that you will encounter the hijacker when downloading seemingly beneficial programs. A malicious installer could be employed to promote unreliable programs, and the hijacker could be attached to much more attractive, possibly harmless programs. Needless to say, if unfamiliar, malicious installers are involved, it is possible that much more dangerous infections could be introduced to you along with Searchpause.com. If you are not 100% sure that malware exists or you cannot identify all malicious components yourself, immediately install a malware scanner that is capable of examining your Windows operating system. Of course, if the scanner informs you that the only threat your need to remove is the hijacker, you might be able to handle the situation yourself, using the manual removal method.

So, why is Searchpause.com considered unreliable? First of all, this hijacker can take over your browsers in an illegal, deceptive manner, and that is not to be ignored. Second, this hijacker is completely unpredictable, considering that you do not have access to information about its activity. The only information you have is the one provided by security experts, and that is because the creator of the hijacker has chosen to conceal privacy policies and similar data. Finally, Searchpause.com can be used as an advertising platform. As you might have noticed already, the home page of this hijacker displays banner advertisements. Besides that, the Google Custom Search engine can be exploited to expose you to suspicious ads as well. Do not confuse this search engine for the original Google Search. Although it is a legitimate tool, it can be used by hijackers to promote sponsored links, and that could put you at risk of encountering malicious, misleading links.

Do you know how to reset browsers? Hopefully, you do because that is exactly what we recommend for those who want to remove Searchpause.com. You can also try to change homepage URLs, but by resetting the browsers, you simultaneously get rid of the hijacker as well as the web cookies used by it. If you install an anti-malware tool to clean your operating system manually, you will not need to worry about the hijacker or the components associated with it. In that case, you might only need to adjust homepage settings. One more thing you need to think about is full-time Windows protection. If you do not implement software to protect your PC, it is possible that much more malicious threats will slither in and corrupt your operating system. This is why we recommend installing an automated remover/anti-malware tool, SpyHunter.

How to delete Searchpause.com

Google Chrome:

1. Launch Chrome and tap Alt+F.
2. Select Settings.
3. Move to the bottom and click Show advanced settings.
4. Move to the bottom again and click Reset settings.
5. Click the Reset button.
6. Restart your browser.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Launch Firefox and tap Alt+H.
2. Select Troubleshooting Information.
3. Click the Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox again.
5. Restart your browser.

Internet Explorer:

1. Launch Internet Explorer and tap Alt+T.
2. Select Internet options.
3. Click the Advanced tab on the right.
4. Click the Reset button.
5. Mark the box next to Delete personal settings.
6. Click Reset again.
7. Restart your browser.