What is SearchInMe.com?
SearchInMe.com is a strange search provider that is most likely to come bundled with suspicious programs introduced to you via questionable installers. We cannot identify this search tool as a browser hijacker because it is unlikely to corrupt your web browsers without your permission, and we have not seen it forcing itself upon users. In general, it is most likely that you will choose to replace your homepage and default search provider tools with this suspicious search tool yourself. Is this a bad idea? Our research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com believes that it not the smartest move, especially if you are not familiar with this search provider. Keep in mind that there are other unreliable search tools that showcase potentially misleading modified search results. Although this is not the case, there are a few reasons why removing SearchInMe.com might be a good idea.
How does SearchInMe.com work?
According to our research, SearchInMe.com will enter your operating system via a software bundle, and it could be installed along with advertising-supported programs and PUPs, such as the Ghokswa Browser. You need to be very cautious about the software that slithers in along with the suspicious search engine because it could be dangerous, malicious, and unreliable. In fact, if SearchInMe.com has taken over your browsers, you should immediately employ a trusted malware scanner to investigate your operating system and the software running on it. If you use an up-to-date tool, it will quickly identify threats. If a scanner detects threats, we suggest using our article database to find the reports associated with the discovered malware. Simply enter the name of the threat into the search box on the top-right corner of this page, and you should find a guide that will provide you with all of the information that you need. Of course, if unreliable programs/threats are not detected, you can focus on the suspicious search provider.
Our analysis of SearchInMe.com has shown that it does not showcase sponsored links or advertisements, which is good news. Despite that, this search tool redirects to Google Search, and, while this search engine is considered reliable, the fact that you are redirected without any warning is disconcerting. Of course, most users ignore this, but we believe that any unauthorized activity calls for removal. We have also found that the server hosting SearchInMe.com is also hosting Ourstartpage.com, which suggests that someone might be creating the same product with multiple different interfaces. Although this does not mean that the software is malicious, it might suggest that the developer is thinking about making a profit (through the links it promotes) rather than developing a genuinely beneficial service. If that is not a reason to delete this search tool, the lack of legal information is. As you might have noticed, this search tool is not supported by a Privacy Policy statement or other legal information, and that makes it very unpredictable. Does this search tool install cookies? Are these cookies reliable? Is private information collected without your permission? Are third parties involved? These are the questions that you usually can get answers to by analyzing legal information. Because it is not provided, we have to consider the possibility that this search tool is unreliable.
How to delete SearchInMe.com
SearchInMe.com redirects to a third-party search engine, and it promotes easy-access links to legitimate websites. At first sight, this program does not look malicious, and our research has not revealed any malicious activity to be associated with it. Unfortunately, this search tool is extremely unpredictable as there is no official or legal information supporting it. Because there is a possibility that this search tool can collect and leak sensitive data, we suggest eliminating it as soon as possible. We recommend resetting your browsers to fully delete SearchInMe.com because you want cookies and cache cleared as well. If you replace the homepage URL and change the default search provider manually, do not forget about potential leftovers. If you do not know how to find them yourself, employ a malware scanner that will inspect your operating system for you. Obviously, if threats are detected, you should delete them ASAP.
Removal Instructions
Google Chrome:
- Open the browser and enter chrome://settings/ into the address bar.
- In the Settings menu scroll down to the bottom and click Show advanced settings.
- Scroll down again and then click the Reset settings button.
- Confirm the choice and then restart the browser.
Internet Explorer:
- Open the browser and tap Alt+T keys to open the Tools menu.
- Select Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab and then click the Reset button.
- Select Delete personal settings and click the Reset button.
- Restart the browser.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open the browser and enter about:support into the address bar.
- In the Troubleshooting Information menu click the Refresh Firefox button.
- Click the Refresh Firefox button again for confirmation.
- Restart the browser.
tested removal of SearchInMe.com*
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