Removing SearchgetInn.com (Browser Hijacker)

What is SearchgetInn.com? And how does it function?

SearchgetInn.com is a search engine developed by Polarity Technologies Ltd, that’s why it’s no surprise SearchgetInn.com is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program for its developer is known to spawn various browser hijackers. This hijacker arrives in your computer in the form of a “Get Local News” software which is yet another program by Polarity Technologies Ltd. It is set to change the default settings of your browsers so that it can manipulate them. Consequently, you will be forced to see the SearchgetInn.com whenever you open your browser or open a new tab. And then you will see a different page which has a toolbar on top of it, providing you with several shortcuts like “News” which redirects you to news.mynewswire.com, as well as to sites like Yahoo News, CNN and MSNBC.
This browser hijacker is highly dubious for not only it changes your browser’s settings but it also provides suspicious search tool that uses Yahoo as a cover up. Not to mention that its search results aren’t trustworthy and reliable for they are modified. Apart from being modified, the search results are also filled with ads by SaferBrowser. You need to be careful when exploring its search results and avoid clicking those ads for they might redirect you to suspicious websites that might contain malicious threats. Browser hijackers like SearchgetInn.com’s main goal is to generate revenue by delivering you all those pesky ads. In addition, to entice you to click those ads, hijackers track and monitor your browsing activities. This is a clear threat to your privacy and security so you must remove SearchgetInn.com from your computer as soon as possible.

How does SearchgetInn.com spread online?

PUP is a term used to describe browser hijackers, adware, and other related parasites. Such programs are mostly included in software bundles you can normally find in free sharing sites. So if you always download software from these sites, then it’ no surprise that you have a hijacker on your browsers. Always keep in mind that when you install software bundles, you must go for the Custom or Advanced installation method rather than the standard one. This way, you can deselect add-ons in the package.
Use the removal guide below to get rid of SearchgetInn.com.
Step 1: Remove SearchgetInn.com from your browsers by resetting them.
Google Chrome

Launch Google Chrome and open its menu by pressing Alt + F.
Click Settings.
Click Show advanced settings located at the bottom part of the page.
Click the Reset settings.
And then click the Reset button.

Mozilla Firefox

Launch Mozilla Firefox.
Press Alt + H.
Look for Refresh Firefox a t the top and click on this button.
In the confirmation window, click Refresh Firefox again.

Internet Explorer

Open Internet Explorer.
Press Alt + T and click Internet Options.
Click on the Advanced tab and then click Reset.
Mark the box next to Delete personal settings.
Click Reset.

Step 2: Open Control Panel by pressing the Windows key + R, then type in appwiz.cpl and then click OK or press Enter.

Step 3: Look for any suspicious program related or responsible for SearchgetInn.com and then Uninstall it.

Step 4: Hold down Windows + E keys simultaneously to open File Explorer.
Step 5: Go to the directories listed below and delete everything suspicious in it. Or other directories you might have saved the file related to the SearchgetInn.com.

%USERPROFILE%\Downloads
%USERPROFILE%\Desktop
%TEMP%

Step 6: After opening the directories above, look for the installer or software bundle you have downloaded or any suspicious executable file that may be related to SearchgetInn.com.
Step 7: Right-click on it and click Delete.
Step 8: Empty your Recycle Bin.
Follow the continued advanced steps below to ensure the removal of SearchgetInn.com:
Perform a full system scan using SpyRemover Pro.

Turn on your computer. If it’s already on, you have to reboot
After that, the BIOS screen will be displayed, but if Windows pops up instead, reboot your computer and try again. Once you’re on the BIOS screen, repeat pressing F8, by doing so the Advanced Option shows up.

To navigate the Advanced Option use the arrow keys and select Safe Mode with Networking then hit
Windows will now load the Safe Mode with Networking.
Press and hold both R key and Windows key.

If done correctly, the Windows Run Box will show up.
Type in explorer http://www.fixmypcfree.com/install/spyremoverpro
A single space must be in between explorer and http. Click OK.
A dialog box will be displayed by Internet Explorer. Click Run to begin downloading SpyRemover Pro. Installation will start automatically once download is done.