Search.searchquickm.com Definition

 

 
Search.searchquickm.com is a rogue search engine developed primarily by Polarity Technologies, Ltd. This search engine usually shows up in web browsers infected with Quick Maps extension. This potentially unwanted program or PUP is primarily promoted through software bundles and this way it manages to hijack computers unnoticed by the user. This PUP  has already affected computers worldwide, including Germany, India and USA.
This search tool should not be used because it is not the right one to use if you aim to find some relevant information online. Browser hijacker such as this ensures that the user gets as many sponsored search results as possible, trying to generate pay-per-click revenue which is their main purpose. There are concealed links that it inserts into search results and are usually deceptive and trigger redirects to pages not associated with your search query.
Many of these pages are  highly suspicious and often offer you dangerous malicious programs or files or even ask to provide personally identifiable information that they primarily use for marketing purposes, so stay away from such sites as much as you can!
Note that these redirects basically  help  generate revenue for Polarity Technologies but unfortunately pose a great threat to your security  as well. Sadly, it only  cares about generating  pay-per-click revenue more than it cares about the quality of their services and that is not a good thing to consider.
On top of that, this suspicious browser hijacker seriously tracks and analyze your browsing habits and record browsing activities so that it could deliver targeted advertisements within search results. It might silently collect your search queries such as your  visited websites, IP address, and your geolocation as well. If you do not want to let this hijacker spy on your activities, immediately eliminate the Search.searchquickm.com.
Once you already noticed repetitious redirects to hxxp://Search.searchquickm.com/, do not wait any longer, take actions immediately. Cyber security experts highly advised to invest into reputable, legitimate, and professional anti-malware, andti-virus removal tools such as the SpyRemover Pro , also PC Cleaner Pro and the likes such as  Reimage or Plumbytes Anti-Malware software for removal of the browser hijackers because it is a much safer way to clean the computer from potentially unwanted programs. Manually deleting or removing the hijacker  might result in failure and may damage the system. So if  you want to completely get rid of the Search.searchquickm.com follow the guide provided by the experts below.
 

How is potentially unwanted spyware distributed?

Potentially unwanted programs are sneaky programs no one would want to install. Obviously, the developers use tricky techniques to inadvertently convince or even force computer users to place them on their computers. Unfortunately, many of these potentially unwanted programs hijack computers through a legitimate software distribution technique called bundling.
Software bundling allows packing a couple of programs and adding them to installers of other, usually popular free software and some through shareware. Most users tend to install programs in a rush or recklessly; thus, they unwillingly agree to install all suggested programs because of pre-selected Default/Standard settings.
 

Common symptoms of  Search.searchquickm.com browser hijacker invasion:

• Altering the web browser’s default home page to Search.searchquickm.com
• Modifying the browser’s search provider, built-in search box to query.searchquickm.com
• Capable to modify the ‘new tab’ functionality to launch the modified search portal page
• Loads into the web browser through an extension or add-on

Erase Search.searchquickm.com from browser

Internet Explorer

1. Press Win+R.
2. Insert Regedit and click OK.
3. Get to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
4. Locate a value name known as Start Page.
5. Right-click it and press Modify.
6. Instead of http://Search.searchquickm.com insert a link you prefer and press OK.
7. Close the Registry Editor.

 
Mozilla Firefox

1. Tap Win+E.
2. Locate to the provided path: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{Unique Mozilla user ID}
3. Find a file titled as prefs.js and launch it as a Notepad document.
4. Look for the following line: user_pref(“browser.startup.homepage”, “http://Search.searchquickm.com”).
5. Instead of http://Search.searchquickm.com insert a website you trust and press Ctrl+S.
6. Close the document.

 
Google Chrome

1. Launch the Explorer (Win+E).
2. Find this path in your system: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
3. Locate the mentioned files:
   Preferences
   Secure Preferences
   Web Data
4. Right-click them and choose Delete.
5. Close the Explorer.

 
In non-techie terms:
Search.searchquickm.com is yet another unfamiliar and questionable search engine, and mainly because of this we do not think the application is worth your trust and encourage you to remove itget rid of it  from the browser as soon as possible. Basically, it may show you potentially dangerous advertising content among the results, and if you interact with it, your system could be exposed to threats and get infection right before you know it. Normally, we believe it would be safer to remove and delete the browser hijacker and find yourself a more reputable search tool. You should have a look at the reputable and legitimate removal guide available fully eliminate it manually or acquire a reliable anti-malware tool to delete it with automatic features.
 

How to automatically remove Search.searchquickm.com?

These instructions indicate how to get rid of Search.searchquickm.com automatically. 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.
 

Basic steps of SpyRemover Pro:

Step 1. Run SpyRemover Pro installer
Click on the .exe file that just downloaded in the lower right corner of your browser window.
 
Step 2.  Click Yes
Click Yes to accept the User Account Control settings dialog.
 
Step 3. Foll0w setup instructions
Follow the instructions to get SpyRemover Pro set up on your computer and you will be good to go!
 

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