Google Custom Search is a legitimate part of Google Search, however there are plenty of browser hijackers who abuse this feature to generate revenue from Google.
These are a few example of known browser hijackers who are abusing the Google Custom Search feature:
When this browser hijacker is installed on a computer, victims easily become frustrated as when they remove the shortcuts from their browser links, they are mysteriously added back. This is because the this type of malware utilizes a Windows service that hijacks the shortcuts again when it detects if the shortcuts have been cleaned. This is why we first need to remove the program from the computer before we clean the shortcuts.
Note:- You should because often, a software installer includes optional installs. Be very careful what you agree to install. and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust.
Zemana AntiMalware will now start to remove all the malicious programs from your computer. When the process is complete, you can close Zemana AntiMalware and continue with the rest of the instructions.
Note:- Let’s be clear about something, Google Custom Search is not a browser hijacker and is not malicious in any way. However, occasionally, malware will explicitly mess with your web browser settings and Google Custom Search will be displayed. Cyber criminals use Google Custom Search to generate revenue from each search you perform.
These are a few example of known browser hijackers who are abusing the Google Custom Search feature:
When this browser hijacker is installed on a computer, victims easily become frustrated as when they remove the shortcuts from their browser links, they are mysteriously added back. This is because the this type of malware utilizes a Windows service that hijacks the shortcuts again when it detects if the shortcuts have been cleaned. This is why we first need to remove the program from the computer before we clean the shortcuts.
Note:- You should because often, a software installer includes optional installs. Be very careful what you agree to install. and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust.
To remove Google Custom Search redirect, follow these steps:-
STEP 1: Use Zemana AntiMalware Portable to remove browser hijacker
STEP 2: Scan and clean your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
STEP 3: Double-check for malicious programs with HitmanPro
(OPTIONAL) STEP 4: Reset your browser to default settings
STEP 2: Scan and clean your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
STEP 3: Double-check for malicious programs with HitmanPro
(OPTIONAL) STEP 4: Reset your browser to default settings
Zemana AntiMalware Portable is a free utility that will scan your computer for the Google Custom Search browser hijacker and other malicious programs.
STEP 1: Use Zemana AntiMalware Portable to remove browser hijacker:-
- You can download Zemana AntiMalware Portable from the below link:
ZEMANA ANTIMALWARE PORTABLE DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will start the download of “Zemana AntiMalware Portable”) - Double-click on the file named “Zemana.AntiMalware.Portable” to perform a system scan with Zemana AntiMalware Free.
You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this program. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to allow Zemana AntiMalware to run.
When Zemana AntiMalware will start, click on the “Scan” button to perform a system scan.
Zemana AntiMalware will now scan your computer for malicious programs. This process can take up to 10 minutes.
When Zemana has finished finished scanning it will show a screen that displays any malware that has been detected. To remove all the malicious files, click on the “Next” button.
