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  • Severity: High
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  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · May 2018

How to remove Search.searchwmtn2.com

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

Jake Doevan · Computer technology expert

Search.searchwmtn2.com is a fake search engine the promises to to enhance video streaming experience

Search.searchwmtn2.com virus

Search.searchwmtn2.com is a browser hijacker,[1] as specified by security experts.[2] It was developed by Polarity Technologies Ltd. for monetary gain and has no benefit for a regular user. What is more, this questionable application typically infiltrates users’ machines without their consent, sets homepage and new tab address to hxxp://search.searchwmtn2.com and redirects all search queries to Yahoo.

SUMMARY
Name Search.searchwmtn2.com
Extension Watch More TV Now
Type Browser hijacker
Developed by Polarity Technologies Ltd.
Danger level Low. However, might result in malware infections or exposed personal data to unknown sources
Symptoms Altered browser settings, invasive advertisement, etc.
Distribution Software bundling
Elimination Download and install FortectIntego. Otherwise, check our manual removal guide below

Merely judging by design, Search.searchwmtn2.com virus is closely related to Search.watchtvnow.co – they are virtually identical. Nevertheless, most of the hijackers look alike and share similar functionality. They try to make users believe that the app is useful and beneficial.

However, it is not true as users are left with compromised Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or other browsers, which continually display invasive ads and redirect to questionable websites, disturbing browsing sessions regularly. As mentioned above, the only goal oh a browser hijacker is to make money, and the user is not cared for. Thus, the smartest thing to do would be to remove Search.searchwmtn2.com permanently.

Watch More TV Now authors have many sponsors and affiliates that want to sell their products. Therefore, a browser hijacker is a perfect tool to promote these retailers. For every click made (regardless if accidental or not), developers of the PUP generate revenue. By promoting relevant content, they also boost traffic of targeted websites.

Generally, there is nothing wrong with this process, and many companies employ such tactics. However, browser hijackers and adware programs do not take any responsibility for the promoted content, resulting in people infecting their machines with malware or disclosing their personal information on dodgy sites. Such activity harms not only users’ computer security but also virtual safety.

Search.searchwmtn2.com hijack offers users a variety of “useful” functions when it comes to streaming video content only – it has links to Netflix, Hulu, Local Weather Forecast, and Newsfeed. As the time goes on, this browser hijacker can change and add more quick action buttons or change your Bookmarks. Additionally, it can install more toolbars and add-ons. As a result, the web browser becomes cluttered and slow.

Developers of Search.searchwmtn2.com go even further by investigating their customers. They track certain non-PII, including:

  • website cookies;[3]
  • IP address;
  • geolocation;
  • operating system;
  • sites visited;
  • software installed, etc.

Polarity considers this information non-personally identifiable. However, some security experts argue by implying that IP address and browsing habit tracking is personal data. Indeed, the data gathering and sharing exploded in recent years, which increased an ever-growing concern about privacy.

To conclude, you should perform Search.searchwmtn2.com removal as soon as you can. For that, download and install FortectIntego or check our instructions below this post.

Search.searchwmtn2.com browser hijacker

Browser hijackers rely on software bundling for distribution

Most of us are in a rush – it also applies to software installation. Unfortunately, it is the quickest way to obtain browser hijackers, as well as other PUPs. Therefore, it is vital not to rush the installation of freeware, as additional components might be hidden inside the installer. This technique is called bundling and is a very widely used marketing practice. Despite being legitimate, we do feel that this distribution method is not fair.

Security experts always advise to pick Advanced or Custom installation mode and avoid Recommended/Quick one. This allows you to remove all the tick marks next to toolbars, add-ons, optimization software and similar before the installation of desired software is complete. This step is skipped entirely in Recommended mode.

Eliminate Search.searchwmtn2.com redirects and advertisements

We recommend immediate Search.searchwmtn2.com removal. This can be done either manually or automatically.

You should check our guide below this article and make sure you understand everything. Only then proceed with Search.searchwmtn2.com virus elimination. Make sure you follow this procedure attentively, as incorrectly executed steps might results in reinfection of the PUP immediately after the browser is restarted.

Alternatively, you can remove Search.searchwmtn2.com using powerful security software. We advise this method for users who are not that familiar with computers and their processes, as well as those who want a quick solution to the problem.

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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