Best Way To Uninstall Incognito Searches From Windows OS

Know More About Incognito Searches

 

Incognito Searches is a kind of potentially unwanted program advertised by a suspicious web portal identified as 'Feed.incognitosearches.com'. Once it gets inside the targeted machine, the threat replaces the default homepage and search engine website onto the infected browsers without asking for your permission. Besides, it then allows launching private mode for web browsing during your each and every online browsing sessions. Unfortunately, the search results displayed by its associated untrustworthy domain are usually filled with various deceptive advertisements and sponsored links which poses a security threat to your computer. Although, Incognito Searches threat aims to convince the web surfers that browsing the web in private mode ensures their online privacy.

Incognito Searches

Based on the research report, the web browser extension promoted by 'Feed.incognitosearches.com' portal cannot be considered trustworthy. This annoying program gathers each search phrased that you entered into the search box of 'Feed.incognitosearches.com'. It also reroutes the infected PC users into incognito mode only when searching through search box which immediately appears right after clicking on the extension icon of the program 'Incognito Searches' advertised by its related browser hijacker. Since the computer users tend to rely on web browser's bar more frequently, it means that the browser extension related with above-mentioned domain is completely useless. At first glance, it seems that the website delivers real search results, but after performing a quick search, you will find that it delivers sponsored search results at the first three results shown on your PC screen.

Why Incognito Searches should be removed from your PC?

You should always keep in mind that the unfamiliar search tool like Incognito Searches can track your online browsing activities like IP address, search queries, downloads, clicks and even more vital information without your knowledge. However, the security experts at RMV believe that the infected computer users should not be attacked with annoying adverts based on their online browsing activities, especially when such data tracking happens without letting them know. That is the reason why, the RMV security researchers recommend you to get rid of this threat and all its associated components that stays on your infected computer. You can perform its removal by following the instructions provided below in this article or may wish to use a credible anti-spyware scanner that will help you to delete Incognito Searches and its associated browser hijacker infection completely and permanently from your affected Windows system.

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How to Uninstall Incognito Searches from Compromised System

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Incognito Searches

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall Incognito Searches from Control Panel

  • Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl
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  • Now Press on OK
  • This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for Incognito Searches or any other Suspicious program
  • once found, Uninstall Incognito Searches ASAP
  • Step:4 How to Remove Incognito Searches from Startup Items

  • To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R
  • Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out
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  • In the Startup area, look for any suspicious Incognito Searches entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers
  • (This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)
  • Step:5 How to Remove Incognito Searches from Localhost Files

  • Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File
  • notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts
  • Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen
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  • this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked
  • Steps 6: How to Remove Incognito Searches and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

    How to Remove Incognito Searches from IE

    Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons
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    In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Incognito Searches extensions which is to be deleted

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  • Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.
  • Press Tool button and Select Internet Option
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  • This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.
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    How to Uninstall Incognito Searches from Google Chrome

  • Google Chrome is to be Opened
  • Now Click on menu present at the top right corner
  • Choose Tools >> Extensions
  • Select Incognito Searches related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove Incognito Searches
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  • Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.
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    How to Block Incognito Searches on Mozilla FF

  • Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select Incognito Searches or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button
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  • In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to Incognito Searches.
  • Mozilla Addon 2

  • Now Click on Remove to delete Incognito Searches permanently
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  • Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab
  • How to Get Rid of Incognito Searches on Edge on Win 10

  • First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link
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  • Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”
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  • Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button
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  • In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON
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    Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking Incognito Searches. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

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    Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding Incognito Searches or its removal process

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