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  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Mar 2018

How to remove Search.seasytowatchtv2.com

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Olivia Morelli · Ransomware analyst

Search.seasytowatchtv2.com is a browser hijacker used for driving visitors' traffic to affiliate websites

Search.seasytowatchtv2.com browser hijacker. An example

Search.seasytowatchtv2.com is a misleading search engine that belongs to the infamous Polarity Technologies Ltd (“Polarity”). This company is considered to be a malware developer as most of its apps are distributed bundled with freeware and programmed to modify web browser's settings severely.[1] Search.seasytowatchtv2.com is also that kind. If the user agrees to install it, it alters browser's start page, search provider, new tab URL, and injects tracking cookies. Such and similar changes are crucial for the implementation of affiliate marketing.

Name Search.seasytowatchtv2.com
Malware type Browser hijacker, PUP
Distribution Bundling
Symptomps Altered web browser's start page, search engine, and new tab window. A significant increment of ads. Web browser's redirects to unfamiliar domains
Purpose Traffic driving to partner's websites, generation of pay-per-click revenue, Search Data acquisition
Web browsers targeted Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera, etc. 
Elimination To restore previous web browser's settings, install FortectIntego and eliminate PUPs from the system and then reset web browser's settings. 

It's important not to fall for believing that Search.seasytowatchtv2.com virus is going to improve web browsing experience by allowing with “Easy To Watch TV” feature. This unwanted web browser's extension is designed to promote Hulu and ESPN news sites, as well as foist the query.seasytowatchtv2.com search site.Once the needed changes are done, Search.seasytowatchtv2.com does the following procedures:

  • Hijacks Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or any other default web browser;
  • Sets query.seasytowatchtv2.com as a default search engine;
  • Injects Search.seasytowatchtv2.com start page and new tab URL without authorization;
  • Promotes altered Yahoo search results;
  • Initiates web browser's redirects to affiliated websites;
  • Generates intrusive ads (price comparison pop-ups and banners, suspicious software updates, etc.);
  • Installs cookies and continuously collect Search Data;
  • Prevents PC's user from Search.seasytowatchtv2.com removal; Reassigns itself as soon as a web browser is restarted.

The purpose of the Search.seasytowatchtv2.com virus and Easy To Watch TV extension is to drive visitor's traffic to increase the revenue of its partners and collect advertising-based revenue. However, as pointed out in the Privacy Policy of the app, it does not take responsibility for the content that the partners may display:

The Software may contain certain Third-Party components embedded therein (“Third-Party Components”). Such Third-Party Components are owned by their respective owners. You acknowledge and agree that the Third-Party Components are a proprietary product of their respective owners and licensors. You further acknowledge and agree that any and all right, title, and interest in and to the Third-Party Components, including associated intellectual property rights, are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of their respective owners and licensors. This Agreement does not convey to you an interest in or to the Third-Party Components, but only a limited right of use, revocable by the terms of this Agreement. You may not remove or modify any markings or proprietary rights notices that appear on the Third-Party Components.

It means that even though Search.seasytowatchtv2.com redirects you to untrustworthy or even malicious web domain filled with potentially dangerous content, the Polarity retreats and the consequences leaver at your fault.

Continuous data leakage is yet another reason why we recommend people to remove Search.seasytowatchtv2.com search. As we have already pointed out, it uses tracking cookies and web beacons to collect Search Data. However, experts from NoVirus.uk[2] point out that Search Data is not limited to personally non-identifiable information. By agreeing to use this browser hijacker you agree to disclose your email address, IP address, full name or even telephone number to Polarity and its partners.

Search.seasytowatchtv2.com virus alters web browser's settings

The good news is that although the app might try to protect itself from elimination with the help of Browser Helper Objects (BHO),[3]  the Search.seasytowatchtv2.com removal is an easy task if you do it right.

Browser's clearance from this potentially unwanted program (PUP) consists of two parts – uninstallation of unwanted applications from the system and web browser's reset. The first step can be initiated manually by following the instructions provided down below or automatically with the help of FortectIntego. The second part can only be initiated manually, so don't forget to reset your web browser after wiping off PUPs.

Search tools by Polarity are promoted via software bundles

Easy to Watch TV and similar web browser extensions developed by Polarity Technologies can hardly be downloaded from the Internet as stand-alone installers. They are distributed as pre-default components of free programs. Therefore, to prevent installing such and similar PUPs, you must to unfurl the freeware package and opt out of its parts.

To disclose PUPs, you have to opt for Advanced or Custom installation method and carefully read all the terms. Inspect each installation window and look for promotions advertising “useful” add-ons, toolbars, extensions, etc.

Unmark pre-default components before clicking the Next button. Otherwise, each of them will be installed without your consent and initiate all unwanted changes behind your back. If that has already happened, follow the instructions provided below.

Get rid of Search.seasytowatchtv2.com

Search.seasytowatchtv2.com removal is not that complex task as it may appear to be. According to people, it reassigns itself as the primary browser's page and search site even after being eliminated.

This might happen if you remove Search.seasytowatchtv2.com virus inappropriately. To eradicate this web browser's extension, you have to remove all PUPs from Control Panel and then reset the affected web browser.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

  1. Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
  2. Select Reset.
  3. In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.Reset Internet Explorer

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

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