How to remove get-search.com from your browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Get-Search.com?
Created by Mybestclick Ltd and distributed by Visicom Media Inc, Get-Search is a rogue browser toolbar claiming to enhance users' Internet searching experience by enabling advanced search features. This browser extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.
Although this may seem legitimate and useful functionality, be aware that Get-Search is categorized as a browser hijacker, adware, or an unwanted program.
The developers of this shady app employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, this rogue browser extension assigns the browser default search engine and homepage settings to Get-Search.com
More about Get-Search app
Furthermore, Get-Search toolbar installs with a 'helper object' preventing users from reverting these browser settings changes. Most current freeware download websites (such as download.com, soft32.com, and softonic.com) employ small download programs called 'download clients' to monetize their free services.
Download clients offer installation of promoted (according to the developers, '100% virus-free') browser add-ons (for example, BuenoSearch, GolSearch, and Royal-Search) together with the chosen free software.
| Name | Get-Search.com Toolbar |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Supposed Functionality | Improved browsing experience |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), dubious websites, and similar channels. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Conclusion
Technically, none of these browser extensions are considered to be malware or viruses, however, Get-Search and other similar browser add-ons perform dubious functions such as generating intrusive online advertisements, changing browser settings, causing redirects, and diminishing browser performance.
For these reasons, you are strongly advised to eliminate Get-Search from your Internet browsers.
Get-Search toolbar is similar to other rogue browser extensions that use bundling as an installation method. Search-Goal, Enhanced-Search, and Groovorio are just a few examples amongst many others. None of these browser plug-ins add any real value for the user - their purpose is to generate income by the display of intrusive online advertisements.
How to avoid unwanted apps
The best way to avoid installation of Get-Search, or other similar adware, is to closely observe each step of the free software download process and click 'Decline' if installation of any additional programs is offered.
If you are installing downloaded software, select the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and allow you to decline them. If you have already installed Get-Search adware, follow this removal guide to uninstall it from your Internet browsers.
Get-Search.com browser hijacker installer:
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Quick menu:
- What is Get-Search.com?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Get-Search application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Get-Search.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove Get-Search.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove Get-Search.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove Get-Search.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Get-Search.com browser hijacker removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window: look for "Get-Search", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program (which causes browser redirects to the Get-Search.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Get-Search.com homepage and default Internet search engine removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove browser hijackers:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Remove Get-Search.com related Internet Explorer add-ons:
Click the "gears" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions ("Get-Search"), select these entries and click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window remove hxxp://www.get-search.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer.
Change your default search engine:
Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". In the opened window, select "Search Providers", set "Google", "Bing", or any other preferred search engine as your default, then remove "Search The Web".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the get-search.com toolbar, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Remove Get-Search.com related Google Chrome extensions:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious add-ons ("Get-search"), select these entries and click the trash can icon.
Change your homepage:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, click "set pages", hover your mouse over hxxp://www.get-search.com and click the x symbol. Now, you can add your preferred website as your homepage.
Change your default search engine:
To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings," in the "Search" section, click "Manage Search Engines...", remove "Get-Search" and add or select your preferred Internet search engine.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the get-search.com toolbar, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Remove Get-Search.com related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove any recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins ("Get-Search").
Change your homepage:
To reset your homepage click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Options", in the opened window remove hxxp://get-search.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.
Change default search engine:
In the URL address bar, type about:config and press Enter.
Click "I'll be careful, I promise!".
In the search filter at the top, type: "get-search.com"
Right-click on the found preferences and select "Reset" to restore default values.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with get-search.com toolbar removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...
In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.
In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.
In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Change your homepage and new tab settings:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".
Change your default Internet search engine:
To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon 
near it and select "Disable".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the get-search.com toolbar, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of forcing users visit get-search.com website?
This forced visitation can be an intrusive tactic employed to manipulate users' search preferences or generate income through ad clicks or affiliate programs.
Is visiting get-search.com a threat to my privacy?
Visiting get-search.com itself may not necessarily pose a direct threat to your privacy. However, it is important to note that unwanted redirects and forced visits to websites like get-search.com are associated with browser hijackers.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers can infiltrate your computer through various means. They are often bundled with free software downloads or installed when you click on malicious links or advertisements.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove a browser hijacker?
It is important to note that manual removal may not always be sufficient, especially in cases where multiple browser hijackers are present and they can reinstall each other. Combo Cleaner can scan your computer and effectively remove all browser-hijacking applications at once.
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