How to remove videosearcherpro.com from web browsers

What is videosearcherpro.com?

We have tested videosearcherpro.com and concluded that it is a fake search engine. Moreover, our analysis shows that videosearcherpro.com is promoted through an unwanted extension called Video Search Pro that hijacks a web browser. Users are advised to avoid using fake search engines and browser hijackers.

Videosearcherpro.com and Video Search Pro browser hijacker overview

We have classified videosearcherpro.com as a fake search engine because it does not generate search results and is promoted through a browser hijacker. After entering a search query, videosearcherpro.com redirects users to google.com. However, it is common for search engines of this type to promote unreliable sites.

The promoted pages can include scam websites designed to steal money or personal information, deceptive pages pushing unwanted apps (or malicious software), and other potentially malicious sites. Thus, fake search engines can expose users to privacy and security risks.

Furthermore, the extension promoting videosearcherpro.com operates as a browser hijacker. Usually, browser hijacking occurs when an unwanted extension changes the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab address. It is also common for these extensions to be designed to prevent users from undoing these changes while they are present on browsers.

Video Search Pro can collect browsing history, search queries, frequently visited websites, and cookies. It may also track the websites users click on and the content they interact with. This data is often sold to third parties or misused in other ways.

Overall, Video Search Pro and videosearcherpro.com should be avoided. If they are present, users should remove them as soon as possible.

Conclusion

In conclusion, videosearcherpro.com and the associated extension pose privacy and security risks and should be avoided. They can redirect searches, promote unreliable or malicious websites, and collect browsing data that can be misused. Users should remove them immediately if found on their browsers.

More examples of fake search engines are easy-search.pro, myvideolibrary.info, and searchcalm.com.

How did Video Search Pro infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are commonly included with free or untrustworthy software. Users may add or install them accidentally by accepting default installation settings (like "Advanced" or "Custom") without reviewing extra options. This distribution method is known as bundling.

These hijackers can also be spread via deceptive advertisements and similar content often found on dubious pages, notifications from questionable sites, and unofficial download sources like third-party downloaders, unofficial pages, and third-party app stores.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

Download apps and files from official sites or app stores. Avoid using other sources and installing software without reviewing and deselecting the optional unwanted offers. Do not click pop-ups, ads, links, or buttons on unreliable pages. Never agree to receive notifications from shady websites.

Regularly update the operating system and installed applications. Also, scan the system using a reliable security tool regularly. If your computer is already infected with Video Search Pro, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Videosearcherpro.com redirects to google.com (GIF):

Permissions asked by Video Search Pro browser hijacker:

Deceptive website promoting Video Search Pro browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

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

Video 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 (which cause browser redirects to the videosearcherpro.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Video 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 "Video 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 "Video Search Pro", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.videosearcherpro.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 "videosearcherpro.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 video 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 "Video 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 "Video Search Pro", remove hxxp://videosearcherpro.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 video 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 video 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 visit videosearcherpro.com website?

The purpose of forcing users to visit videosearcherpro.com is usually to generate revenue. Increased traffic can make more money for the operators through ads or other methods.

Is visiting videosearcherpro.com a threat to my privacy?

Yes. Visiting videosearcherpro.com can threaten your privacy because it may collect personal information and potentially lead to unsafe websites.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are often added or installed accidentally with free or untrustworthy software through when leaving the provided options or default settings unchanged. They can also spread via misleading ads, suspicious site notifications, and unofficial download sources.

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

Yes, Combo Cleaner can detect and remove browser hijackers. Manual removal may not work if multiple hijackers are present, as they may reinstall each other, so all hijackers should be removed together.