How to remove software causing redirects to imagesearcherpro.com

What kind of website is imagesearcherpro.com?

Imagesearcherpro.com is a fake search engine that our research team discovered while analyzing the Image Search Pro browser hijacker. This website type cannot provide search results and redirects to legitimate search engines. They are usually promoted (via redirects) by browser hijackers. It is noteworthy that imagesearcherpro.com could be endorsed by other software as well.

Image Search Pro browser hijacker overview

Browser hijackers operate by reassigning browser settings (e.g., default search engine, homepage, new tab/window, etc.) to the address of the promoted webpage. In case of Image Search Pro, these settings were changed to imagesearcherpro.com. Hence, due to these modifications: new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries entered into the URL bar – result in redirects to the imagesearcherpro.com.

It is pertinent to mention that this browser hijacker could redirect elsewhere, and the same is true of imagesearcherpro.com – it could be promoted by other software. As mentioned in the introduction, fake search engines usually cannot provide search results and lead users to genuine search sites.

At the time of research, imagesearcherpro.com redirected to the Google search engine (google.com). However, it could land elsewhere since redirects may be influenced by factors like user geolocation.

Furthermore, browser-hijacking software often utilizes persistence-ensuring techniques to prevent users from recovering their browsers.

What is more, most browser hijackers, including Image Search Pro, have data-tracking abilities. Information of interest can be URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, and so on. The collected information can be shared with or sold to third-parties.

To summarize, the presence of software like Image Search Pro on devices can lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Fake search engine examples

We have examined numerous fake search engines; search-regal.com, find.searchtheimage.com, and search-redirect.com are merely a couple of our latest articles.

Typically, these sites appear legitimate and harmless. They may also offer a wide variety of useful features. However, these features seldom work as promised, and in most cases – they do not work at all. This is true of browser hijackers as well.

Keep in mind that even if a website or piece of software operates exactly as advertised – that is not definite proof of either legitimacy or privacy.

How did Image Search Pro install on my computer?

Image Search Pro has an "official" promotional webpage. Browser hijackers are endorsed on scam sites as well. Most visitors to these pages access them via redirects caused by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, spam browser notifications, misspelled URLs, and adware.

"Bundling" – packing regular program installers with unwanted/malicious supplements – is also used to proliferate browser hijackers. The risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system is increased by downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and by rushing through installations (e.g., ignoring terms, skipping steps, using "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.).

Additionally, intrusive advertisements spread browser-hijacking software. Once clicked on, some of the adverts can execute scripts to perform stealthy downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We highly recommend researching software before downloading or purchasing. Downloads must be made from official and verified sources. When installing, it is important to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of additional apps, extensions, tools, etc.

Another recommendation is to be careful when browsing since fraudulent and dangerous online content typically appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, intrusive advertisements may look harmless – yet redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., gambling, scam-promoting, adult dating, pornography, etc.).

In case of continuous encounters with such ads/redirects, check the system and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Image Search Pro, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Appearance of imagesearcherpro.com redirecting to the Google search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by Image Search Pro browser hijacker:

"Official" promotional website of the Image Search Pro browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is Image Search Pro?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Image Search Pro browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove imagesearcherpro.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove imagesearcherpro.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Image Search Pro 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 any recently installed suspicious applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Image Search Pro browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Image Search Pro" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "Image Search Pro", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.imagesearcherpro.com) below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".

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 engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "imagesearcherpro.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the image search pro browser hijacker, 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 extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "Image Search Pro", as well as all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable "Image Search Pro", remove hxxp://imagesearcherpro.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".

In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with image search pro 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, 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 image search pro browser hijacker, 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 to visit imagesearcherpro.com website?

Redirects to websites like imagesearcherpro.com are caused because cyber criminals (e.g., developers of browser hijackers and fake search engines, etc.) generate revenue through them.

Is visiting imagesearcherpro.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Sites like imagesearcherpro.com usually collect (and sell) private data.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are most commonly distributed via deceptive promotional pages, bundled installers, online scams, freeware and free file-hosting websites, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Image Search Pro browser hijacker?

Combo Cleaner will scan your device and eliminate detected browser-hijacking apps. Keep in mind that manual removal (unaided by security tools) might be ineffective when multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system. In these cases, after one is removed – the others may simply reinstall it. What is more, removal-related settings might be inaccessible with browser-hijacking software present. Therefore, it is essential to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.