What is Searchdims.network?
Sometimes we have to be careful about programs that otherwise are quite harmless. Take Searchdims.network, for example. This is a search engine that is prevalent in India. It works like your regular search provider, but some users might be confused about it, especially if it gets set as their default search engine. Now, we have no data that would suggest that this search engine is dangerous or unreliable. However, we believe that it would be for the best to tell you more about potentially unwanted programs and how to remove them. If you like, you can also remove Searchdims.network by resetting your browser to default.
Where does Searchdims.network come from?
We have not found any actual website that would be responsible for using or distributing this search engine. You obviously can reach the domain by entering the address into your browser. On the other hand, some users might also be redirected to this search engine when you enter a number of websites that could be part of the engine’s promotion circle.
While Searchdims.network is not a browser hijacker, and it does not change your browser’s settings behind your back, there could be freeware applications out there that could use this domain as part of their setup. For instance, there could be a browser extension that automatically modifies your search engine the moment you add it to your browser. The search engine could also be included in the setup of some program that you download from a file-sharing website.
The point is that there are many ways for potentially unwanted programs to reach you, and users often download and install them themselves because they are not aware of the potential threats. And they do not know how freeware and potentially unwanted software spreads around. Therefore, we encourage you to exercise caution whenever you are about to download or install something new.
It is also important to avoid clicking on random pop-ups that might try to lure you into installing a certain program or adding a new element to your browser. Unless you are dealing with official websites that are known to distribute software, you have to be really careful about adding new programs to your PC. They might perform rather well, but they could also engage in a number of undesirable activities like data collection and so on.
What does Searchdims.network do?
The search engine does not do anything per se. It can obviously provide you with relevant search results, but it happens only because it employs the Google Search engine for that. In other words, it does not offer an original service. So why would you want to use Searchdims.network to give you the Google search results, when you can go to Google yourself?
Another thing is that by mediating between you and Google, the search engine might collect information on your likes and preferences. It happens quite often with such search engines, and the information it collects can be used later on to generate customized commercial content.
It is hard to say whether Searchdims.network would really spam you with commercial ads. It is far more likely that the search engine could become a victim of malicious exploitation itself. So it might be misused by a third party, and if that happens, then you would really need to fight back.
In a sense, if you encounter Searchdims.network on your browser, you got either redirected to it by some other website, or you have a random program on-board, and you might as well want to remove it. If you do nothing about potential intruders, you might eventually end up getting infected with malware, too.
How do I remove Searchdims.network?
If your default search engine has been set to Searchdims.network, you can simply reset your browser to default, and the new settings will disappear. If you do not know which program might have added this engine to your browser, you can run a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner.
It is very likely that you will find more than just one unwanted application installed. Normally, it is possible to remove them via Control Panel, but if you do not wish to deal with it on your own, you can acquire a legitimate antispyware tool that will do the job for you automatically.
Manual Browser Reset
Chrome
- Press Alt+F and click Settings.
- Scroll down and press Advanced.
- Scroll down again and click Reset settings.
- Press Reset to confirm.
Internet Explorer
- Press Alt+T and go to Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab and press Reset.
- Mark Delete personal settings and click Reset.
- Press Close.
Firefox
- Press Alt+H and go to Troubleshooting information.
- At the top right of the new tab, click Refresh Firefox.
- Press Refresh Firefox on the confirmation box.
- Click Finish.
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