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Safesearch1.ru Redirect

Also Known As: safesearch1.ru/start.html browser hijacker
Damage level: Medium

What is safesearch1.ru?

safesearch1.ru/start.html is a fake Internet search engine identical to searchpause.com, seargoo.com, statliru1.ru, and many other sites. By claiming to generate improved search results, safesearch1.ru often tricks users into believing that it is a legitimate website.

Be aware, however, that developers promote safesearch1.ru via deceptive software download/installation tools that hijack web browsers. In addition, this rogue site continually gathers information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

safesearch1.ru browser hijacker

Download/installation set-ups target the most popular web browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), assigning the new tab URL, homepage, and default search engine options to safesearch1.ru/start.html. They also modify browser shortcuts by appending this URL to the target of each shortcut.

Therefore, users are automatically redirected to safesearch1.ru when they open a browser, new browser tab, or attempt to search via the URL bar. Unwanted browser redirects significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience.

In addition, set-ups infiltrate a number of third party apps and/or browser plug-ins (so-called helper objects), which prevent users from reverting these changes. Helper objects automatically reassign the aforementioned options when attempts are made to change them. Therefore, returning browsers to their previous states becomes impossible.

Be aware that users' web browsing activity is continually monitored, since helper objects and safesearch1.ru continually record various data (IP addresses, URLs visited, search queries, pages viewed, geo-locations, etc.) that might be personally identifiable.

This information is shared with third parties who misuse personal information to generate revenue. Thus, data tracking can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. If you encounter unwanted redirects to safesearch1.ru, uninstall all suspicious applications/browser add-ons and never visit this site again.

Be aware that all fake Internet search engines are virtually identical. By falsely claiming to enhance the web browsing experience, websites such as safesearch1.ru attempt to give the impression of legitimacy. In fact, these sites are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.

Fake search engines provide no significant value for regular users - they cause unwanted browser redirects and collect various user/system information. Furthermore, some generate results leading to malicious websites. Therefore, using a fake search engine can lead to various computer infections.

How did safesearch1.ru install on my computer?

Developers promote safesearch1.ru via a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Developers hide browser modification details within the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings of the download/installation processes.

Rushing these processes and skipping steps grants set-ups permission to modify various options. In addition, this exposes systems to risk of various infections and compromises users' privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

This situation can be prevented by taking two simple steps. Firstly, never rush when downloading and installing software - closely analyze each step using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Secondly, decline offers to download/install additional applications and never allow set-ups to modify options irrelevant to the installation.

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Quick menu:

safesearch1.ru redirect removal:

Windows 11 users:

Accessing Apps and Features in Windows 11

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 8

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 7

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:

Uninstall app in OSX (Mac)

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.

safesearch1.ru browser hijacker uninstall via Control Panel

In the uninstall programs window: look for any recently-installed potentially unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes browser redirects to the safesearch1.ru website, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

safesearch1.ru homepage and default Internet search engine removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser hijackers:

Internet Explorer logoRemove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Remove safesearch1.ru-related Internet Explorer add-ons:

Removing safesearch1.ru related Internet Explorer extensions

Click the "gear" icon Internet Explorer options icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select such entries and click "Remove".

Fix Internet Explorer shortcut target:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Internet Explorer shortcut target step 1

This browser hijacker changes the "Target" field of the Internet Explorer shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the Target field and eliminate text (hxxp://www.safesearch1.ru/...), which is entered after "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe".

Removing safesearch1.ru from Internet Explorer shortcut target step 2

Change your homepage:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Internet Explorer homepage

Click the "gear" icon Internet Explorer options icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://www.safesearch1.ru and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer.

Change your default search engine:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Internet Explorer default search engine

Click the "gear" icon Internet Explorer options 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 "safesearch1".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the safesearch1.ru/start.html browser hijacker, 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.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows XP

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.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 7

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

Reseting Internet Explorer settings to default in Windows 8 - accessing

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - Internet options advanced tab

Click the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - click the Reset button in the Internet options advanced tab

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - confirm settings reset to default by clicking the reset button

Google Chrome logoRemove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Remove safesearch1.ru-related Google Chrome extensions:

Removing safesearch1.ru related Google Chrome extensions

Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome options icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Fix Google Chrome shortcut target:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Google Chrome shortcut target step 1

This browser hijacker modifies the "Target" field of the Google Chrome shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the Target field and eliminate all text (hxxp://www.safesearch1.ru/...), which is entered after "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe"

Removing safesearch1.ru from Google Chrome shortcut target step 2

Change your homepage:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Google Chrome homepage

Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome options 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.safesearch1.ru and click the x symbol. Now, you can add your preferred website as your homepage.

Change your default search engine:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Google Chrome default search engine

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome options icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in "Search" section, click "Manage Search Engines...", remove "safesearch1" and add or select your preferred Internet search engine.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the safesearch1.ru/start.html browser hijacker, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon Google 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.

Google Chrome settings reset step 1

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 2

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 3

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Remove safesearch1.ru-related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:

Removing safesearch1.ru related Mozilla Firefox extensions

Click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (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.

Fix Mozilla Firefox shortcut target:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Mozilla Firefox shortcut target step 1

This browser hijacker changes the "Target" field of the Mozilla Firefox shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the Target field and eliminate all text (hxxp://www.safesearch1.ru/...), which is entered after "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"

Removing safesearch1.ru from Mozilla Firefox shortcut target step 2

Change your homepage:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Mozilla Firefox homepage

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (at the top right corner of the main window) then select "Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://www.safesearch1.ru and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change default search engine:

Removing safesearch1.ru from Mozilla Firefox 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: "safesearch1.ru"
Right-click on the found preferences and select "Reset" to restore default values.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with safesearch1.ru/start.html browser hijacker removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, firefox menu icon in the opened menu, click Help.

Accessing settings (Reset Firefox to default settings step 1)

Select Troubleshooting Information.

Accessing Troubleshooting Information (Reset Firefox to default settings step 2)

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

Clicking on Refresh Firefox button (Reset Firefox to default settings step 3)

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Confirm your want to reset Firefox settings to default (Reset Firefox to default settings step 4)

safari browser logoRemove malicious extensions from Safari:

Removing browser hijackers from safari step 1 - accessing preferences

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

removing browser hijacker from safari step 2 - removing extensions

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

Removing browser hijackers from safari step 3 - changing homepage

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.

removing browser hijackers from safari step 4 - changing the default Internet search engine

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...

resetting safari step 1

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

resetting safari step 2

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) logoRemove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Removing browser hijackers from Microsoft Edge step 1

Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) 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:

Removing browser hijackers from Microsoft Edge step 2

Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) 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:

Removing browser hijackers from Microsoft Edge step 3

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) 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 Microsoft Edge (Chromium) puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the safesearch1.ru/start.html browser hijacker, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 1

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 2

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.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 3

  • If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

declining installation of browser hijackers while downloading free software sampleA 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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