Search.yourinstantemail.com

Posted by Max Lehmann on October 30, 2015

What is Search.yourinstantemail.com?

Search.yourinstantemail.com is a browser hijacker that must have found its way into your computer accidentally. The program affects major browsers in various ways, but the point is that you should not suffer this infection any longer. You need to remove Search.yourinstantemail.com from your browser and your computer at once because browser hijackers could easily lead to far more dangerous computer security problems. After you restore your browser setting, do not forget to scan your PC with an antispyware tool of your choice, as you must ensure your system is absolutely safe and clean. If any unwanted programs are found, delete them on the spot. test test test

Where does Search.yourinstantemail.com come from?

This browser hijacker happens to have an official homepage at yourinstantmail.com. Technically, it should be possible to install the extension to your browser via the main homepage, but at the time of writing the website was not available.

Either way, even if the website was easy to access, the most common method of distribution for this hijacker is bundled downloads. The researchers at anti-spyware-101.com suggest that the program may also be distributed via malicious pop-ups. As in, if you encounter a random pop-up on an adware-related websites, an online gaming page, or an adult website, you should refrain from clicking those because there is a good chance that you might get infected with Search.yourinstantemail.com or other types of malware.

What does Search.yourinstantemail.com do?

The official website claims that Search.yourinstantemail.com comes with a browser extension that allows you to login to your email account “quicker than ever before.” You should be able to save type “typing in the URL for Your Email.” In other words, the extension should be a shortcut to your inbox, but the question is, why would you need a third-party program for that when you can simply add a shortcut to your browser’s shortcut tabs?

Either way, the program is too annoying to even consider its beneficial qualities. When this browser hijacker enters your computer, it will install extensions to Firefox and Chrome. It will also change the default search engine to Search.yourinstantemail.com, and all of your search results will be redirected through maxwebsearch.com to google.com. With that, we can see that the hijacker indulges in online activity tracking, and it can expose you to third-party content that may eventually result in a malware infection.

How do I remove Search.yourinstantemail.com?

Since this browser hijacker could be exploited by cyber criminals for malicious purposes, you should restore your browser settings to default right now. Please follow the instructions below to do it. It should be enough to remove the extensions from your browser and restore your default search engine.

However, please keep in mind that this browser hijacker must have arrived at your computer bundled with other undesirable applications. Thus, open the Control Panel and look for any unfamiliar names in the list of installed programs. Remove the undesirable applications right now. If you cannot tell which programs may cause you problems in the future, resort to using the SpyHunter free scanner.

The most efficient way to ensure your system’s stability is acquiring a powerful antispyware tool. It is not just about removing the programs that are currently making your life miserable. You have to keep in mind that you will always need a reliable program that will protect your PC in the future. Also, if you need alternative ways to restore your browser settings, please let us know by leaving a comment.