What is Websearch.searchplazanow.info?
Websearch.searchplazanow.info is not your regular search engine. Our researchers have categorized it as a browser hijacker that must be removed, because it will most definitely subject your system to numerous threats as it can open up the floodgates for more dangerous infections to appear on your computer. Searchplazanow.info is basically a clone of other hijackers such as Websearch.thesearchpage.info, Websearch.searchtheglobe.info, Websearch.helpmefindyour.info, and so on. Note that all of these hijackers share a similar name pattern. The name always starts with “Websearch” and ends with “info”. We warn users that Websearch.searchplazanow.info and all of its clones are equally dangerous, therefore, we once again encourage users to remove this hijacker and ASAP!
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Where does Websearch.searchplazanow.info come from?
Websearch.searchplazanow.info is known to be bundled with the InstallRex installers. InstallRex is an installer that bundles legitimate applications with third-party applications. It must be noted that often times the installation wizard may not ask the user whether he wishes to install additional applications. Users usually get InstallRex bundles by clicking fake download buttons in torrent or other p2p sites. It goes without saying that one must never click any suspicious ads, because, you might end up installing hijacker such as Websearch.searchplazanow.info.
What does Websearch.searchplazanow.info do?
Websearch.searchplazanow.info enters the system without the user’s knowledge or permission. Upon entering, it forcefully changes browser homepage and search engine to Websearch.searchplazanow.info. After the hijacker has changed the homepage and search engine, the user won’t be able to rollback the changes it has made using traditional methods. The reason why Websearch.searchplazanow.info prevents users from modifying the changes it has made is because it displays third-party advertisements on its webpage and makes money by utilizing the pay-per-click system.
In addition, the hijacker is set to promote altered search results that might be filled with sponsored links that may redirect the user to potentially hazardous websites. Cyber criminals often use adware and browser hijackers to promote fake content, which is set to lure the unsuspecting user into purchasing something and never receiving it. Annoying ads and altered search suggestions aside, Websearch.searchplazanow.info has the ability to spy on the user without him ever realizing it. It is known to collect search queries, visited websites, IP address, email address, and so on. This information may be used to display custom-tailored ads to a specific user based on that information.
Why should you remove Websearch.searchplazanow.info?
Websearch.searchplazanow.info is classified as a hijacker because it enters the system without the user’s permission, using bundled software as its main vehicle for distribution. We warn users to be careful when downloading bundled software from suspicious websites, because your system might be injected with Websearch.searchplazanow.info, which will expose your system to fake ads and shady websites. More so, it might collect information about the users browsing habits. So if you have this hijacker on your system, we encourage you to remove.
How to remove Websearch.searchplazanow.info
Windows 8 and 8.1
- Open the Start Screen.
- Type Uninstall in the search box and then go to Settings.
- In the search results, go to Uninstall a program.
- Locate webssearches the application list and click to uninstall them.
Windows 7 and Vista
- Click Start.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Locate webssearches in the application list and click to uninstall them.
Windows XP
- Open the Start menu.
- Click Control Panel.
- Select Add or Remove Programs.
- Locate webssearches in the application list and click to uninstall them.
Remove affiliated Websearch.searchplazanow.info extensions
Internet Explorer
- Press Alt+T and click Internet Options.
- Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
- Select the Check box.
- Click Reset and then click Close.
Mozilla Firefox
- Press Alt+H and click Troubleshooting Information.
- Click Reset Firefox.
- In the dialog box, click Reset Firefox.
- Click Finish.
Google Chrome
- Press Alt+F and click Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Click Reset settings.
- Click Reset.
Delete settings made to the Brower’s Target line
- Right-click on the browser.
- Select Properties.
- Open the Shortcut tab.
- Delete the unwanted search engine from the Target line.
- Click OK.
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