The crucial information about EasyDialSearch virus
While searching for a new search engine, you might have run into EasyDialSearch.com. If you are thinking to set it as your main search engine, you should not do it. We do not recommend to employ this search engine because it is a browser hijacker. This sort of questionable search provider is set for the one goal – to direct you to third-party websites which might not always be secure. What is more, the hijacker tends to spy on your online activities by tracking your browsing history and search entries. If you dislike being under constant watch, make haste to remove EasyDialSearch virus. If you are unsure how to do it, let FortectIntego help you.
This potentially unsafe search provider is a “sibling” to another browser hijacker – search.easydialsearch.com. The only difference between them is slightly altered URL address. If your computer was infected with the former, it is likely that Easy Dial Search paved its way into your computer more easily. So why is this search engine regarded as a browser hijacker? It has been classified as one due to its ability to infiltrate your computer in a sly way. Moreover, it replaces your previous search engine and sets its own.
Therefore, the hijacker causes constant EasyDialSearch redirect to unknown domains. When you click on a search result delivered by this PUP, for your bewilderment, you might get redirected to websites full of commercial, gaming ads or offers suggesting to visit pornographic websites. If you give in to curiosity and enter them, the outcomes of such visit might be highly disturbing. The redirects might disguise viruses and other various sorts of malware. Thus, the longer you stay there, the higger the probability is that your PC gets infected with either one of them. That is why we encourage you to restrain from staying there too long and concentrate on EasyDialSearch removal instead.
When did the hijacker invade my computer?
Do you recall recently installing freeware, that is, a new media player or a Skype update? EasyDialSearch browser hijacker might have tiptoed into your computer as an attachment to one of those programs. It usually clings to the app under “Recommended” settings. Thus, when the installation process is finished, the PUP successfully settles on the computer. Likewise, any browser hijacker, adware or other unwanted application might sneak into a PC if a user does not pay attention to what he or she is installing. If you do want to meddle with EasyDialSearch hijack again, remember these tips. Upon starting the installation of a new program, opt for “Custom” settings. Afterward, carefully look through all installation stages to spot any pre-marked unwanted applications. If you find them unnecessary, untick them one by one.
Successful EasyDialSearch removal
This time, a relatively minor malware infected your computer. However, it does not mean that you can relax until EasyDialSearch virus is fully removed. There are two options to get rid of it – manual and automatical elimination. The former guidelines can be found right below this article. Precision and utmost attention are required in order to remove EasyDialSearch completely. If thoroughly following instructions is not your strength, then, install an anti-spyware program. It will do all the work only in a few minutes. You can be sure that it will root out the hijacker entirely.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- 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.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- 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.
Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- 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:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
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