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I’ve been wondering why SearchGenius search is showing so many pop-ups? If you would ask me why am I using this search engine, the answer would be I don’t know. It showed up on my web browser about a month ago and I already got used to it. Its popups make me think that it’s an adware. Am I right? Should I remove SearchGenius?
SearchGenius displays ads. Is it ad-supported?
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Thank you for your question. Well, your assumptions that SearchGenius is ad-supported are partly right. However, this search engine cannot be called an adware. In fact, it's a browser hijacker, that's why you can't even remember how it got onto your computer. To be honest, third-party search engines such as this one are not recommended using due to the tendency to display alleged search results. In order words, by keeping SearchGenius hijacker, you take the risk of clicking on sponsored links and being exposed to unsafe websites. Not to mention, you also take the risk of disclosing some sensitive details about you and your browsing habits to third parties. Therefore, we would highly recommend you to remove SearchGenius virus from your computer. In case you need a removal guide, you can find it here: SearchGenius removal instructions
Manual SearchGenius removal requires a considerable amount of time and attentiveness since you have to remove the plug-in itself, all its supporting components, and other potentially unwanted programs. If any of the components is left, this browser hijacker may successfully restore itself.
If your web browser has been affected by SearchGenius hijacker, we recommend using SpyHunter (SpyHunter review). This anti-spyware has shown the greatest results in removing this threat.