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  • Verified · Dec 2020

How to remove DailyLocalGuide

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

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DailyLocalGuide – a potentially unwanted application with questionable functionality

DailyLocalGuide

DailyLocalGuide is a browser hijacker that can be downloaded from their official website, as well as Chrome Web Store. However, some users might find the app on their computers seemingly out of nowhere, as its main distribution method remains software bundling. Thus, the installation of the PUP can also occur when downloading apps from third-party sources.

As soon as DailyLocalGuide is installed, it would redirect users to another page promoting.com new tab search. Even if this offer is declined, the homepage settings of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge, or another web browser are changed immediately. A customized search engine is also added, which redirects all searches to MyWay provider, which shows plenty of ads and sponsored links at the top.

In order to stop DailyLocalGuide redirect, you need to find and eliminate the related extension or add-on from your web browser. Also, experts[1] recommend checking the system for other PUPs.

Name DailyLocalGuide
Type Browser hijacker, potentially unwanted program
IP address 23.35.69.176 (search.myway.com)
Distribution The app can be downloaded via its official website, through Chrome Store or along with freeware apps downloaded from third-party sites
Symptoms DailyLocalGuide extension or application is installed on the system; homepage and new tab fully changed; a customized search engine redirects all search results to search.myway.com; search results are filled with sponsored links and ads
Risks Due to plenty of suspicious links that redirect to coupon/deal sites, users could easily be mislead and suffer from financial losses; besides, 
Removal You can uninstall potentially unwanted programs by following the manual guide below or by scanning the computer with powerful anti-malware
Optional steps Computer infections can cause various damage to system files or disrupt normal settings. To revert these changes and remediate the operating system, perform a full system scan with FortectIntego repair software

If you check the description of the app, it will state that it is apparently a tool designed to find the best deals and offers during the web browsing sessions:

Search online classified lists, find local deals, and more.

Speaking of which, DailyLocalGuide tries very hard to look useful. So much so that it floods the new homepage (which is already heavily customized from the original) with various links and buttons. For example, shortcuts to Facebook, Gmail, YouTube, and other trustworthy sites are added. In addition, users can find links to predetermined URLs that allegedly specialize in giveaways, coupons, discounts, and similar stuff.

However, as soon as you begin to look into what the DailyLocalGuide extension does deeper, its presence becomes less than justifiable. First of all, the app seems to be strongly connected to the Ask Apps, the notorious search hijacker previously classified as malware[2] – it was so widespread that millions of users had it installed on their browsers due to intense marketing campaigns.

DailyLocalGuide hijack

App's permissions on the web browser do not do it any favors, either, as it is listed that DailyLocalGuide has a lot of power once it is installed. It is allowed to the following:

  • Replace the page you see when opening a new tab
  • Read your browsing history
  • Display notifications
  • Manage your apps, extensions, and themes

Finally, the so-called “Local deals” and similar seemingly attractive offers are mere are not local at all and are mere links to sponsors' websites. Besides, we highly advise users not to apply for surveys, discounts, and offers, as they can easily get scammed and lose their money for useless services or products.

Another reason for DailyLocalGuide removal is its information gathering practices. It can collect your IP address, unique device identifies, visited pages, links clicked, browsing history, and much more with the help of tracking technologies such as cookies or web beacons.

To remove DailyLocalGuide from your system, you need to find and uninstall the correlating extension from your web browser. If you are not sure how to do that, you can follow the detailed guide below. Additionally, if you have found this app on your browser seemingly out of nowhere, there is a chance that you have other PUPs or even malware installed. Thus, check your device with powerful anti-malware software, such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes, just to be sure it is safe. If something is found, we also recommend using FortectIntego for system tune-up and remediation.

Avoid potentially unwanted applications for ad-free browsing experience

Advertisements became one of the primary monetization methods for the marketing industry, and it is especially prevalent on the internet. Quite often, you will find even the largest and most reputable websites (such as news outlets) using a portion of the page to display ads. While there is nothing wrong with the practice, sometimes it becomes a negative or even malicious consequence from the user.

DailyLocalGuide distribution

Applications also use ads as a monetization option, and it is, in fact, very lucrative. Unfortunately, some apps might bring you to ads that are less than secure. For example, it is not uncommon for users who have adware or a browser hijacker installed to encounter pop-ups and notifications about allegedly infected computers, or that their security software has expired, or that they need to update Flash Player.[3]

Thus, to avoid unintentional infiltration of PUPs, you should be attentive during the installation process of new apps, especially those downloaded from third parties. Never rush through the installation steps, de-select and checkboxes (apart from ToS and Privacy Policy), watch out of misleading button placements, read the fine print, and always opt for the Advanced/Custom installation option.

Delete DailyLocalGuide hijack from your browser

Initially, DailyLocalGuide removal should not be that difficult – all you have to do is access your browser's settings and delete the extension. Nonetheless, since the app is often offered with Ask and other toolbars/PUPs, there is a high chance that there are more potentially unwanted apps installed on your device. This is also the case for those who install many freeware apps from third-party sources.

DailyLocalGuide virus

Thus, if you are not sure how to remove DailyLocalGuide, follow the instructions we provide below. You can also perform additional actions to clean the browser affected by deleting relevant browsing data and cookies (this would prevent tracking in the future). After that, you should check your system with powerful anti-malware software to ensure that it is not infected with anything more malicious than a browser hijacker. Alternatively, you can look for PUPs yourself and uninstall them as per the guidelines given below.

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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