In case you have no previous experience in removing computer viruses, we recommend you to do that automatically. Ltd.) is promoted as a system optimization tool available at uspcworks.com. But there is one thing you cannot change about SafeSearch.net extension – this plug-in is recognized as an unwanted application and, thus, recommended not to be downloaded and installed on one’s computer. Even though SafeSearch.net is a legitimate program, it has some flaws that should be addressed by its creators. It will not come from spam emails and I doubt it can be downloaded by other Trojans though.
SafeSearch.net can be downloaded to Android and windows devices. However, we do not recommend to do that, because if you do so, an adware will be added to all your web browsers at the exact same moment when you install this application. nothing extraordinary. However, the free version you have downloaded and set on your PC up will not let you do this. And they are irreversible in a sense that, if you restore your browser settings to the previous state, it will only work for the one browsing session. All those ads by SafeSearch.net adware comes with a slogan “ads by SafeSearch.net”.
SafeSearch.net is set as your browser extension by yourself or it is set automatically without your full awareness of the fact. Beware that it is just a trick to swindle your money away. Even though we cannot deny that Easy Calc does possess the functionality of a calculator, it is embedded in cookies, javascript, etc. It is also very important to read Terms and Agreements of your new downloads to make sure you know what you are about to install. It will offer to clean registry entries, cookies, junk files, invalid shortcuts, etc. Similar tasks can be fulfilled by reputable anti-malware tools instead of software like SafeSearch.net. Despite the earlier commentary, this program is not malicious. Pick advanced/custom modes for installations and enjoy a more guarded and cherished browsing.
If your computer is already suffering from this annoying tool and you want to remove SafeSearch.net, Usually, this small pop-up is going to be informing users about some sort of errors found in their system. major problem with system registry after malware attack). The name of this malware is identified as a ‘Domingo’. Additionally SafeSearch.net focuses more on distributing their registry cleaner (FastAgain PC Booster) than SafeSearch.net. Select Custom or Advanced options if they are present on installation screens.
SafeSearch.net has its official website (SafeSearch.netSafeSearch.netpro(dot)com) and it can be downloaded from there. Some of those tools are paid while other ones can be used for free. Then you should run a full system scan with a reputable antispyware program, for example, Anti-Malware Tool. automatically runs scans of your computer and detects fake infections – usually they don’t even exist, they’re just trying to create an image that your computer is infected and you should take care of that this way. If you see any attempts to install additional programs to your system, make sure you don’t allow unknown programs to enter your computer.
SafeSearch.net Behavior
- Integrates into the web browser via the SafeSearch.net browser extension
- Steals or uses your Confidential Data
- SafeSearch.net Deactivates Installed Security Software.
- Installs itself without permissions
- Redirect your browser to infected pages.
- Modifies Desktop and Browser Settings.
- SafeSearch.net Shows commercial adverts
- Slows internet connection
- Common SafeSearch.net behavior and some other text emplaining som info related to behavior
- Shows Fake Security Alerts, Pop-ups and Ads.
- SafeSearch.net Connects to the internet without your permission
SafeSearch.net effected Windows OS versions
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in SafeSearch.net.
| Anti-Virus Software | Version | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Virus.RiskTool.825 |
| McAfee | 5.600.0.1067 | Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.E |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | 2013 | Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.E |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.26.0.55366 | Trojan.Win32.Searcher.bpjlwd |
| Malwarebytes | 1.75.0.1 | PUP.Optional.Wajam.A |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus | 2013.4.9.267 | Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
| Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | Trojan.Win32.Agent.peo |
| Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Win32.Trojan.Bprotector.Wlfh |
| ESET-NOD32 | 8894 | Win32/Wajam.A |
| K7 AntiVirus | 9.179.12403 | Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
SafeSearch.net Geography
Remove SafeSearch.net from Windows
Remove SafeSearch.net from Windows XP:
- Drag mouse cursor to the left of the Task Bar and click Start to open a menu.
- Open the Control Panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs.
- Remove the undesirable application.
Remove SafeSearch.net from Windows Vista or Windows 7:
- Click the Start menu icon on the Task Bar and select Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program and locate the undesirable application
- Right-click the application you want to delete and select Uninstall.
Remove SafeSearch.net from Windows 8:
- Right-click on the Metro UI screen, select All apps and then Control Panel.
- Go to Uninstall a program and right-click the application you want to delete.
- Select Uninstall.
Remove SafeSearch.net from Your Browsers
Remove SafeSearch.net from Internet Explorer
- Go for Alt+T and click on Internet Options.
- In this section, move to the 'Advanced' tab and then click on the 'Reset' button.
- Navigate to the 'Reset Internet Explorer settings' → then to 'Delete personal settings' and press on 'Reset' option.
- After this, click on 'Close' and go for OK to have modifications saved.
- Click on the tabs Alt+T and go for Manage Add-ons. Move to Toolbars and Extensions and here, get rid of the unwanted extensions.
- Click on Search Providers and set any page as your new search tool.
Delete SafeSearch.net from Mozilla Firefox
- As you have your browser opened, type in about:addons in the shown URL field.
- Move through Extensions and Addons list, delete the items having something in common with SafeSearch.net (or those which you may find unfamiliar). If the extension is not provided by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe, you should be almost sure you have to erase it.
- Then, reset Firefox by doing this: move to Firefox ->Help (Help in menu for OSX users) -> Troubleshooting Information. Finally,Reset Firefox.
Terminate SafeSearch.net from Chrome
- In the displayed URL field, type in chrome://extensions.
- Take a look at the provided extensions and take care of those which you find unnecessary (those related to SafeSearch.net) by deleting it. If you do not know whether one or another must be deleted once and for all, disable some of them temporarily.
- Then, restart Chrome.
- Optionally, you may type in chrome://settings in URL bar, move to Advanced settings, navigate to the bottom and choose Reset browser settings.