What is iSportTV Search Plus Extension?
Have you downloaded iSportTV Search Plus Extension because you believed that this tool could help you find sports-related content? Although it does that to some extent, it is believed that this potentially unwanted program (PUP) is primarily used to promote third-party links via the search engine, as well as record information about the users. Therefore, despite not being completely useless, our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team recommends deleting iSportTV Search Plus Extension. Luckily, erasing this add-on – which, by the way, is compatible only with Google Chrome – is not difficult at all. The most difficult part might be to understand why it is best to remove the potentially unwanted program. Our research team has thoroughly analyzed this extension, and you can continue reading if you want to learn more about it and its functions. We are also open for discussion, and if you have any questions, you can add them to the comments section. If you do not care about any of this, and you are here only for the guide, scroll down below to find it.
How does iSportTV Search Plus Extension work?
iSportTV Search Plus Extension is not the only suspicious add-on to come from its creator. The add-on should be presented at ienjoyapps.com, and the same source is used for the representation of iMusic Search, iMovie Search, and other extensions that are classified as PUPs as well. At the time of research, this source did not offer an installer for iSportTV Search Plus Extension, but Chrome users can install it from chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/isporttv-search-plus/ofhbiojecnjgmhlfihgdmcihinliepao. This source introduces users to the add-on as a search engine that offers “a variety of unique features and search tools.” If you pay attention to that, you might think that the extension is truly great. According to our research, the PUP might also be spread using misleading pop-ups or software bundles. We do not know how the extension would be presented using these sources, but, most likely, it would be presented in an attractive manner as well. All in all, regardless of the representation, the extension always exposes Google Chrome users to the search.searchalgo.com search tool. It hijacks the default search provider to make sure that the PUP controls all searches. This, without a doubt, is one of the bigger reasons users choose to remove this extension.
Once installed, iSportTV Search Plus Extension adds a control button next to the address bar on the web browser. If you click it, you can switch between Yahoo, Google, Yandex, Bing, Facebook, YouTube, eBay, Amazon, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest as your search engine. Regardless of which one you choose, you will be redirected via sport.searchalgo.com/go/?category=web&s=itdp&vert=sporttv. If you do not personalize this feature, you will be automatically rerouted to Yahoo Search. The results can be modified to present third-party links – most likely so that the PUP could monetize from ads – and since these links are unpredictable, we recommend removing iSportTV Search Plus Extension right away. You can also use a special search service by entering “sport” into the address bar and tapping the “Tab” key. If you use this service, you will be routed to i.tvnoop.com/tv/search, where you will be able to look up sports-related content. You have to be cautious about the links you interact with on this site.
Delete iSportTV Search Plus Extension
Our research team strongly recommends removing iSportTV Search Plus Extension from your Google Chrome web browser. If you do not want to expose yourself to ads, modified search results, random redirecting to a third-party search engine, and spying cookies, you want to get rid of this potentially unwanted program fast. It can be easy to delete iSportTV Search Plus Extension manually, but just because something comes easy, does not mean that it is the right option. Scan your system beforehand to see if other threats exist. Do not assume that they do not just because you cannot see them. Instead, install a legitimate malware scanner to inspect the system. If threats are found, utilize an anti-malware program to have the existing threats erased automatically. Employ this program even if other threats do not exist, just for the sake of protection against malware in the future.
Removal Instructions
- Open Google Chrome and enter chrome://extensions/ into the address bar.
- Click the recycle bin on the right of the undesirable extension.
- Select Remove to eliminate the PUP.
- Tap keys Ctrl+Shift+Delete and choose the time range and data boxes.
- Click CLEAR DATA and then restart the browser.
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