Delete Shield My Searches In Simple Steps

Displayed publisher: Shield My Searches
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Shield My Searches
Program executable: Shield My Searches.exe
Path: C:\Program Files\Shield My Searches\Shield My Searches.exe
Addition Files (Malware Detected)
(Malware detected) Shield My Searches.dll
Adware.Win64.Shield My Searches.CC by F-Prot
Variant of Win32/AdWare.Shield My Searches.A by SecureBrain
FakeAlert-JM by StopBadware
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Research Report On Shield My Searches

 

At first glance, Shield My Searches might seem to be a legitimate and handy application which is presented ahelpful program claims to allow users to avail useful features. However, this program is not different from other than adware threat which is designed to stream ads and direct to potentially unsafe sites. Security experts discourage you from keeping this infection on your machine for too long. After reading the Privacy Policy and other information about Shield My Searches, you will clearly see that the application may initiate various annoying activities on your PC. Malware researchers have categorized it as an adware and do not recommend using it due to various reasons.

First of all, always keep in mind that PUP seeks to gain financial profit from the affiliate marketing. Once inside, the adware may install cookies and gather information about your online browsing conducts. Although, you can never be sure that what other third parties may be allowed in order to access your browsing data, search terms, history, IP address, system’s location and other vital information. It means that by using Shield My Searches, you agree to receive numerous unwanted pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, in-text links and other commercial advertisements on your computer screen during your browsing sessions. Besides, the redirect tendency is another disturbing effect of this infection.

The Distribution Method Of Shield My Searches

The adverts displayed by this PUP might mislead you to its affiliate domains for the content of which Shield My Searches developers do not bear any kind of liability. Thus, before clicking on any of the displayed ads, you should always think twice whether you really want to expose your machine to unsafe portals. In most of the cases, it is distributed using the method known as ‘bundling’. This technique is simple but tricky enough in order to make users install various unwanted applications on their system.

If you want to prevent Shield My Searches infiltration or other shady extensions in the future, always remember that the adware programs spreads through freeware apps. Luckily, it is not difficult to spot unfamiliar plug-ins. In order to do that, you should be very careful during the installation of cos-free apps and select ‘Advanced’ or ‘Custom’ setups, which mainly discloses all available check boxes. In case, if any tick marks are left, then uncheck them immediately. If already infected, RMV experts recommend you to start Shield My Searches removal without any delay.

How to Uninstall Shield My Searches from Compromised System

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Shield My 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 Shield My Searches from Control Panel

  • Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl
  • appwiz

  • Now Press on OK
  • This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for Shield My Searches or any other Suspicious program
  • once found, Uninstall Shield My Searches ASAP
  • Step:4 How to Remove Shield My 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
  • Misconfig 1

     

     

  • In the Startup area, look for any suspicious Shield My 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 Shield My 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
  • hosts_opt-1

  • this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked
  • Steps 6: How to Remove Shield My Searches and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

    How to Remove Shield My Searches from IE

    Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons
    IE Extension 1

    In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Shield My Searches extensions which is to be deleted

    IE toolbar and extensions

  • Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.
  • Press Tool button and Select Internet Option
  • Internet-options

  • This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.
  • IE-block-pop-ups

     

    How to Uninstall Shield My Searches from Google Chrome

  • Google Chrome is to be Opened
  • Now Click on menu present at the top right corner
  • Choose Tools >> Extensions
  • Select Shield My Searches related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove Shield My Searches
  • chrome-extensions 2

  • Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.
  • Chrome-not-allow-pop-ups

    How to Block Shield My Searches on Mozilla FF

  • Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select Shield My Searches or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button
  • Mozilla Addon 1

  • In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to Shield My Searches.
  • Mozilla Addon 2

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

  • First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link
  • Edge-1
  • Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”
  • Edge-2

  • Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button
  • Edge-3

  • In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON
  • Edge4

     

    Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking Shield My 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 Shield My Searches or its removal process

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