Search.easyradioaccess.com

Posted by Max Lehmann on July 19, 2016

What is Search.easyradioaccess.com?

Search.easyradioaccess.com is a search engine that can be considered a browser hijacker, too. Users often complain that this site appears on their browsers out of nowhere, and then they have to deal with annoying ads and other signs of potential infection. In this description, we will tell you how to remove Search.easyradioaccess.com and how to restore your browser settings to default. Also, you should consider the fact that this search engine is associated with a potentially unwanted program, so you should terminate all the potential threats from your computer. For any further questions regarding your computer’s security, please do not hesitate to leave us a comment. test test test

Where does Search.easyradioaccess.com come from?

This search engine is directly associated with the Easy Radio Access application. The official website for this program can be reached via easyradioaccess.com. As you can probably tell, the application is supposed to provide you with easy access to online radio stations. The promotional taglines on the site say the following:

LISTEN TO FREE ONLINE RADIO
Hundreds of radio stations, from every genre.

Experience the world of online radio now! Discover new music, and enjoy the music you love.
Listen to R&B, classic rock, today’s hits & more, with easy access to your favorite radio stations.
Easy Radio Access is FREE, no registration required. Click the button to get started!

Needless to say, we do not recommend clicking the button. While the direct download option works just fine, it is still not a good idea to download this freeware application. It comes with additional features like the Search.easyradioaccess.com search engine, and users seldom take enough time to check all the steps in the installation wizard. People who are attentive enough to deselect the unwanted features may avoid this search engine, but even so, having one program from this group may result in downloading and installing a few others.

Aside from the official homepage, the program may also be delivered in a software bundle with other unfamiliar applications. This is exactly how other apps from the group are distributed, and it is no secret that Search.easyradioaccess.com is identical to Search.searchlttrn.com, Search.yourinterestscenter.com, Search.yourmapscenter.com, and so on. The bottom line is that you need to exercise caution if you want to avoid similar programs in the future.

What does Search.easyradioaccess.com do?

Since the program in question is a search engine, it would be logical to conclude that it provides you with search functions. However, it should be pointed out that this search engine does not have an original search function. Instead, all of your searches will be redirected to a custom version of Yahoo! Search. Although Yahoo! Search is not part of this scam, the fact that you see modified search results should raise a few alarm flags for you.

Modified results mean that the links you see in the results’ list may redirect you to affiliated websites: the websites that pay Search.easyradioaccess.com money to get their links up there at the top of the list. Why is this happening? Simple, the search engine simply needs to make money, and it gets paid each time you click a promoted link.

Unfortunately, this system could also be exploited by cyber criminals, and Search.easyradioaccess.com cannot check what kind of content is promoted via its search results. Thus, you are left entirely on your own, to deal with all the potential threats you might face.

How do I remove Search.easyradioaccess.com?

Luckily, you can delete Search.easyradioaccess.com from your system before the situation falls out of hand. You can get rid of this application by either changing your browser settings manually or restoring them to default. Also, in this article, we will provide instructions on manual removal that will take you to browser folders in your system.

Do not fear; it is not something complicated, and you will be able to remove Search.easyradioaccess.com in no time. However, if you think that you should rely on something more substantial, you can always scan your PC with a licensed antispyware tool and terminate all the unwanted apps automatically. What’s more, by investing in a legitimate computer security tool, you will make sure that your PC is protected against other threats in the future. Just do not forget to keep it constantly updated! It needs to have all the latest definitions to protect you from the newest intruders.

Manual Search.easyradioaccess.com Removal

Press Win+R and the Run prompt will open.
Type regedit into the Open box and click OK.
Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
Right-click Start page on the right pane and select Modify.
Delete search.easyradioaccess.com and enter the start page you want.
Click OK and exit the Registry Editor.
Press Win+R again and type %AppData%. Hit Enter.
Navigate to Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Mozilla User ID].
Find and open the prefs.js file.
Delete the following line: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://search.easyradioaccess.com/");
Save changes and exit the directory.
Press Win+R once more and type %AppData%.
Navigate to Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default.
Remove the Preferences, Secure Preferences, and Web Data files.