About the Search.searchtg.com infection

Search.searchtg.com is another browser hijacker that is normally bundled together with freeware and shareware. Once you notice it appearing on your screen when you open your browser, you may start to worry and  you need to pay more attention to how you install free software. Typically, hijackers travel together with program bundled with it, so either avoid installing random freeware from questionable websites or make sure to deselect all extra offers before you complete installation.
 

 
Fortunately,  the hijackers are not malicious itself unlike any other malware. Primarily, they aim to generate traffic for revenue, and in turn income, by redirecting you to sponsored websites or third parties. The redirects usually happen through search engines that the hijacker essentially forces you to use. What’s not good about it is that hijackers can sometimes lead the users to malicious unknown sites and that could result in a serious malware infection. There is no use of browser hijackers, so it’s best you get rid of the Search.searchtg.com.
 

Why you have to uninstall Search.searchtg.com?

Sure most users are already made aware of this but hijackers, as well as other kinds of unwanted programs, such as adware, are attached to freeware as extra offers and most often it’s hard to avoid because in the first place they are not visible.  When you install freeware, you need to opt to  Advanced or Custom settings to be able to see the added items or the programs it will install into your computer, so choose those instead of Default. Advanced will allow you the option of deselecting everything so make sure to do just that. Removing the Search.searchtg.com is much more complex and time-consuming compared to having to uncheck a couple of boxes.
After the hijacker is installed, it will immediately make some changes to your browser’s settings and set itself as your homepage and new tabs, as well as change your search engine as its default. The changes are definitely noticeable and are irreversible while the hijacker is on your system. So you have to get rid of the Search.searchtg.com and then manually change everything. Take note not to ignore the problem by switching to another browser because it will also affect all of the other ones, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, and it will not go away on its own. Every search you perform has to go through a different set from one search engine, whether the search is made through the provided search box or your browser’s address bar. So always be keen and careful  of sponsored content inserted among the legitimate results because you could inadvertently redirected to unknown, unwanted malicious  pages. The Hijackers definitely do not care where you are redirected to so you need to stay alert. If you want to avoid a possible malware infection, make sure you uninstall and get rid of the Search.searchtg.com completely.
 
 

Removal of the Search.searchtg.com

There are two ways to eliminate the Search.searchtg.com, and you should choose the one best matching your abilities or experiences. If you do not think you can  manually remove of the hijacker, invest and obtain a reputable anti-spyware software. The reputable program would scan and erase the threat once found without you needing to do anything. However, with  manual Search.searchtg.com removal you can fully possibly get rid of it and you can use the provided guide below to help you.
 

Delete Search.searchtg.com

Internet Explorer

1. Press Windows Key+R.
2. Insert Regedit and select Enter.
3. Navigate to the specific location: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
4. Find a value name called Start Page.
5. Right-click it and press Modify.
6. Replace http://Search.searchtg.com with a reliable link and click OK.
7. Leave the Registry Editor.

 
Mozilla Firefox

1. Press Windows Key+E.
2. Find the specific path: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{Unique Mozilla user ID}
3. Locate a file called Prefs.js.
4. Open it as a Notepad document.
5. Find the provided code line: user_pref(“browser.startup.homepage”, “http://Search.searchtg.com”).
6. Replace http://Search.searchtg.com with a trustworthy link.
7. Press Ctrl+S.
8. Close the document.

 
Google Chrome

1. Press Windows Key+E.
2. Look for this particular path :C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
3. Find files titled Preferences, Secure Preferences, and Web Data.
4. Right-click the each file separately and select Delete.
5. Close the File Explorer.

 
 
Here is the instruction on how to automatically  get rid of Search.searchtg.com. The instructions need to be applied on the infected computer.

1. Turn the infected computer on. If it is turned on, restart it.
2. When BIOS screen disappears after the reboot, tap F8 key repeatedly. Advanced Options menu will show up. If Windows logo appears, reboot the PC and try pressing F8 again.
3. When you access Advanced Options menu, use arrow keys to navigate and choose Safe Mode with Networking. Press Enter to access the mode.

 

 
4. Wait for Windows to load Safe Mode with Networking.
5. Press and hold the Windows key and then press R key.
 


 
6. If you have pressed both keys correctly, Windows Run Box will pop up.
7. Type the following into the Open box:
explorer https://www.fixmypcfree.com/removal
*Note, that there has to be a single space gap in between iexplore and http. Click OK.
8. Internet Explorer will open and a download dialog bar will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click Run to begin the installation automatically once SpyRemover Pro is downloaded.
 

 
9. Click OK if your system asks whether you want to run SpyRemover Pro software.
10.Run SpyRemover Pro and perform a full system scan.
11. Once all the malicious infections are detected, click Fix Threats. SpyRemover Pro will ask you to register the software.
12. By registering SpyRemover Pro you will also be able to protect your computer from other potential threats. Once you have registered the program, the malware will be removed. Reboot your PC to fully implement the malware removal procedure.
 

Use an anti-malware program

We recommend using SpyRemover Pro,  a highly effective and widely used malware removal program to clean your computer of Search.searchtg.com. In addition to Search.searchtg.com, this program can detect and remove the latest variants of other malware.
SpyRemover Pro has an intuitive user interface that is easy to use. To get rid of Search.searchtg.com, the first step is to install it, scan your computer, and remove the threat.
 

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