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  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · May 2018

How to remove Search.searchjsmmp.com

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

Lucia Danes · Virus researcher

Search.searchjsmmp.com is a potentially unwanted program which deteriorates your browsing experience with annoying ads

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Search.searchjsmmp.com is a browser hijacker which usually takes over most popular browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, etc. Even though its developers claim that this search engine should provide quick access to Maps and gasoline prices, experts say that it is designed to help authors increase their profits from novice computer users.

Name Search.searchjsmmp.com
Type Browser hijacker
Danger level Medium
Extension Map Quick
Symptoms It assigns itself as the primary search provider and starts pushing commercial content
Removal Get rid of Search.searchjsmmp.com with FortectIntego

This potentially unwanted program (PUP) spreads as Map Quick extension that can be easily installed together with bundled software. Once it settles on the system, the settings of the browser are altered in a way that the user is forced to perform searches through this unreliable search directory. 

Unfortunately, after Search.searchjsmmp.com hijack, you cannot trust the delivered query results — they are modified to promote affiliate sites and sponsored content. Likewise, you will notice a significant increase in ads which might appear as banners, pop-ups or in other forms. 

Note that the commercial content might seem harmless and even useful. Although, experts note that such unsafe search engines might lead you to shady and potentially dangerous sites where your computer will be exposed to malware infections or other cyber threats.

Additionally, Searchjsmmp can gather browsing-related information about the users. It includes IP address[1], OS model, frequently visited pages, clicked ads, etc. Unfortunately, some of this non-personally identifiable[2] information can contain your personal details, such as e-mail address, name, and surname, address, or other sensitive data. 

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If that is not enough, the developers, Polarity Technology Ltd., indicate that by using Map Quick, you might receive harmful files or other potentially dangerous content:

Any time you receive files over the Internet from third parties, regardless of the application used, whether the Software, email or other application, you may be subjecting yourself to receiving harmful files or files that are not compatible with your operating system.

Therefore, Search.searchjsmmp.com removal is a must for everyone. We recommend you to complete it before it has installed additional add-ons that will make the elimination procedure even harder. If you manage to do it quickly, follow the manual guidelines at the end of this article.

Those you have kept the browser hijacker for some time already must employ a professional antivirus to remove Search.searchjsmmp.com properly. For that our top choice would be FortectIntego

Pay attention to the installation of freeware and protect your system from PUPs

One of the main reasons why computers get infected with potentially unwanted programs is that people do not pay attention when installing software. Likewise, additional software that is bundled with the freeware can quickly gain access to the targeted computer and enter the system. 

Usually, it starts when users pick Quick or Recommended settings of the installer and rush through the process by clicking next. Then, they are unable to detect the checkmarks which have been selected before and agree to install browser hijackers. 

If you want to avoid such infiltration, you must always choose Advanced or Custom parameters. They are designed to show all essential steps of the process and help the users protect their systems from potentially unwanted programs. Remember to reject the offers to install unknown software during the installation. 

Delete Search.searchjsmmp.com virus to stop arbitrary activity

We want to indicate that Search.searchjsmmp.com virus is not a real threat. However, its arbitrary activity is the primary factor why users tend to call it like that. Thus, it is equally important to eliminate this cyber threat as any other in order to keep your system safe.

You can choose between manual and automatic Search.searchjsmmp.com removal. Although, browser hijackers consist of numerous additional components that might be hidden deep inside your system. Thus, we always recommend uninstalling potentially unwanted programs with the help of robust antivirus.

Those who feel experienced in the IT field well enough can try to remove Search.searchjsmmp.com manually with the help of the instructions at the end of this article. Yet, experts from Virusi.bg[3] warn that it is a complicated procedure and requires extreme patience.

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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