Delete SearchLock From Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer

Understand SearchLock

SearchLock is a browser hijacker that will change the homepage and search engine of web browser to https://results.searchlock.com/search/. The redirection of SearchLock is caused by the “SearchLock” extension which is installed by the users. It is created for the purpose of modifying internet web browser settings without user permission. It targets all popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer etc. It looks like this:

Spreading Methods Of SearchLock

SearchLock spreads into computer system through software bundles, corrupted software, drive by downloads, fake updates, email attachments, phishing emails, pornographic websites, spam emails, freeware and shareware downloads, suspicious links and websites, torrent websites, bundled with third party software programs, p2p networks, contaminate USB drives or other devices and others.

Typical Signs Of SearchLock

SearchLock changes the web browser's default homepage to SearchLock.com. It changes the web browser's search provider and built in search box to https://results.searchlock.com/search/. It ,modifies the “new tab” functionality to launch the modified search portal page. It loads into the web browser through the SearchLock extension and add-on. It collects and monitors users web browsing activities. It also collects and records various user information like IP addresses, visited URLs, viewed pages, search queries, usernames, passwords, bookmarks, histories and other information.

Safety Tips Of SearchLock

Use a extremely powerful anti-virus application for the safety of PC. Don't download freeware/shareware application from unsafe and untrusted websites. Always do complete scan of any email attachments before opening it. Always keep checking your PC for regular updates. Always choose official websites to update your system programs. Turn your Firewall protection in active. Don't try to click on fake pop-ups and misleading advertisements. Always try to avoid visiting suspicious or pornographic websites to keep your PC safe from SearchLock. Always use advanced or custom installation method for every installation of any software on PC. Don't try to click on suspicious links and websites.

SearchLock can be deleted from PC by two different methods- Automatic and Manual methods. In manual method, it requires high and advanced technical skills as well as excellent knowledge of computer system whereas in automatic method, it doesn't require those things. Hence, we recommend to choose automatic method for best results.

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How to Manually Remove SearchLock From Compromised PC ?

Uninstall SearchLock and Suspicious Application From Control Panel

Step 1. Right Click on the Start button and select Control Panel option.

Step 2. Here get Uninstall a Program Option under the Programs.

Step 3. Now you can see all installed and recently added applications at a single place and you can easily remove any unwanted or unknown program from here. In this regard you only need to choose the specific application and click on Uninstall option.

Note:- Sometimes it happens that removal of SearchLock does not work in expected way, but you need not to worry, you can also take a chance for the same from Windows registry. To get this task done, please see the below given steps.

Complete SearchLock Removal From Windows Registry

Step 1. In order to do so you are advised to do the operation in safe mode and for that you have to restart the PC and Keep F8 key for few second. You can do the same with different versions of Windows to successfully carry out SearchLock removal process in safe mode.

Step 2. Now you should select Safe Mode option from several one.

Step 3. After that it is required to press Windows + R key simultaneously.

Step 4. Here you should type “regedit” in Run text box and then press OK button.

Step 5. In this step you are advised to press CTRL+F in order to find malicious entries.

Step 6. At last you only have all the unknown entries created by SearchLock hijacker and you have to delete all unwanted entries quickly.

Easy SearchLock Removal from Different Web browsers

Malware Removal From Mozilla Firefox

Step 1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and go to “Options“

Step 2. In this window If your homepage is set as SearchLock then remove it and press OK.

Step 3. Now you should select “Restore To Default” option to make your Firefox homepage as default. After that click on OK button.

Step 4. In the next window you have again press OK button.

Experts Recommendation:- Security analyst suggest to clear browsing history after doing such activity on the browser and for that steps are given below, have a look:-

Step 1. From the Main Menu you have to choose “History” option at the place of “Options” that you have picked earlier.

Step 2. Now Click Clear Recent History option from this window.

Step 3. Here you should select “Everything” from Time range to clear option.

Step 4. Now you can tick all check boxes and press Clear Now button to get this task completed. Finally restart the PC.

Remove SearchLock From Google Chrome Conveniently

Step 1. Launch the Google Chrome browser and pick Menu option and then Settings from the top right corner on the browser.

Step 2. From the On Startup section, you need to pick Set Pages option.

Step 3. Here if you find SearchLock as a startup page then remove it by pressing cross (X) button and then click on OK.

Step 4. Now you need to choose Change option in the Appearance section and again do the same thing as done in previous step.

Know How To Clean History on Google Chrome

Step 1. After clicking on Setting option from the Menu, you will see History option in the left panel of the screen.

Step 2. Now you should press Clear Browsing Data and also select time as a “beginning of time“. Here you also need to choose options that want to get.

Step 3. Finally hit the Clear Browsing data.

Solution To Remove Unknown ToolBar From Browsers

If you want to delete unknown toolbar created by SearchLock then you should go through the below given steps that can make your task easier.

For Chrome:-

Go to Menu option >> Tools >> Extensions >> Now choose the unwanted toolbar and click Trashcan Icon and then restart the browser.

For Internet Explorer:-

Get the Gear icon >> Manage add-ons >> “Toolbars and Extensions” from left menu >> now select required toolbar and hot Disable button.

Mozilla Firefox:-

Find the Menu button at top right corner >> Add-ons >> “Extensions” >> here you need to find unwanted toolbar and click Remove button to delete it.

Safari:-

Open Safari browser and select Menu >> Preferences >> “Extensions” >> now choose toolbar to remove and finally press Uninstall Button. At last restart the browser to make change in effect.

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