Why should you remove Search.funtvtabplussearch.com from your browser?
If you think that the URL mentioned in the heading of this paragraph is just a link to a typical search engine, you are mistaken. If this website appeared in your browser, it means that Search.funtvtabplussearch.com virus is active in your system and that it has gained control of your favourite web browser already. At the moment, this hijacker can affect both Mac and Windows operating system, and it targets two main web browsers – Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. This potentially unwanted program (PUP), other known as a browser hijacker, injects a FunTvTabPlus extension to user’s web browser and changes the default homepage address. The developer of this PUP is Imali Media, which has already produced such browser hijackers as Search.funsecuritytab.com, Search.funkytvtabsearch.com, or Search.ourmediatabsearch.com. As you can see, the names of these browser hijackers are pretty much similar, and they all function the same way. 
The aim of a browser hijacker is to push the victim to use a certain search engine, which supplements search results with sponsored outcomes. These sponsored links can be related to highly insecure websites, so we recommend you to think twice before exploring them. You should not trust every single advertisement you see and avoid clicking on clickable content blindly. What is more, some of the search results delivered by this search engine can force you to visit random third-party websites without your approval, and we are talking about so-called Search.funtvtabplussearch.com redirects. These redirects drive traffic to specific Internet sites and make their visitor count grow, but they usually do not please the computer user, who, as a matter of fact, was willing to enter an entirely different site. If you do not want to be directed to unfamiliar third-party websites unexpectedly, avoid searching via this search engine. However, you will soon find out that it is not that easy to refuse to use it. You will find out that it is not possible to remove it from your browser just by altering homepage settings. To remove Search.funtvtabplussearch.com, you need to uninstall the browser hijacker, which is the one to blame for the appearance of this URL in your browser. The easiest way to root it out is to run an anti-spyware application, such as FortectIntego.
How, and when did it hijack your Internet browser?
If you did not go to Imali Media’s site to download this application, you have probably installed it without realizing it. Reportedly, PUPs spread via freeware and shareware, so try to recall what free software you have recently set up on your PC. The hijacker could have jumped on your computer system after you installed a piece of software not carefully enough, so please pay attention to these tips on how to install computer software correctly:
- Once you have downloaded a program to your computer, open its installer;
- Do not rush. Read ALL information that is provided by the installer, including legal documents like Privacy Policy and Terms of Use;
- Set Advanced or Custom settings to set up the program. Do NOT choose Default or Standard settings;
- Deselect all permissions to install bonus free apps, change your browser settings, and similar agreements. Proceed to the further steps and finish the installation.
How to remove Search.funtvtabplussearch.com?
Now that you have learned how to prevent Search.funtvtabplussearch.com virus from hijacking your PC, you need to deal with its removal. As we have already stated, the easiest Search.funtvtabplussearch.com removal method is the automatic removal method. To implement it, you just need to obtain a reputable anti-spyware software and scan your PC with it. If you do not have one, and if you do not plan to get one in the nearest future, then you can delete this browser hijacker manually. Just follow instructions provided below:
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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4 comments
Marello
I swear, I cannot stand browser hijackers! Just right after I delete one, another appears. Maybe my computer is severely infected?
Jeremy
try scanning it. maybe you have downloaded a few of them and after you have deleted one, another showed up.
Brave
I didnt like Search.funtvtabplussearch search engine at all. I dont find it useful, besides, I hate the fact that it took control of my web browser without ASKING me first. Thats not fair!
Dany
finally removed this malicious application!