Tips to Remove SearchGenius From the Browser

What is SearchGenius?

SearchGenius is an unwanted ad-supported toolbar which can get into the computer along with suspicious downloads from the Internet along with third party software, such as browser update, Java update, Flash Player update, Video Player update, video recording, download-managers or PDF creators. If you didn't pay attention to the installation process, you may have many unwanted programs like unwanted add-ons or extensions to download. Once gets into the computer, SearchGenius will compromise your browser and modify browser setting. It will attach on the browser as a browser toolbar. When you surf the Internet, SearchGenius is capable to hijack your homepage and replace your default search engine.


To surf the Internet with SearchGenius, you may get many unwanted links in search results. You may get unwanted pop-up ads on your websites. Some tricky ads  may redirect you to malicious sites which promote unwanted products.SearchGenius may track your data like search queries and IP address or other personal information for marketing purpose. SearchGenius may also drop down malicious programs. SearchGenius may connect to the Internet to request data and download files. It is suggested to remove SearchGenius from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage. It is better to scan your computer with a powerful antivirus program like Spyhunter to check out the problem and remove viruses. Guide to remove SearchGenius.

How to remove SearchGenius  

Method 1: Manual removal

Step 1: Stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.

Step 2: Remove any infection related program from Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the related programs.


Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall related programs.


Windows 8

1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the related programs.

Step 3: Remove SearchGenius extension or add-ons from your browsers.

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome



Mozilla Firefox

Step 4: Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

Step 5: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all related registry entries.

(Steps: Hit Win+R keys and then type regedit in Run box to search)

 

Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter

It is safe and easy to remove SearchGenius by Spyhunter.

Step 1: Click the following button to download SpyHunter.

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Scan the computer and delete all threats.

Note: To keep SearchGenius on the computer is not a wise choice. This infection can bring in many other potentially virus and damage. Install Spyhunter can help you remove SearchGenius and also protect your computer.

（Gary）