Websearch.searchguru.info

Websearch.searchguru.info is classified as a browser hijacker because it has an ability to change your homepage and search engine to its own, which is websearch.searchguru.info. This browser hijacker is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. It means that it is aimed at a wide variety of computer users. Even though it might look like a decent search engine, you should not trust it completely because it might be privacy-invasive as well as lead you to potential threats. These are the main reasons why we advise you to remove websearch.searchguru.info.

This browser hijacker does not come onto your computer alone. It is usually installed together with other programs, especially freeware. Thus, if you download free software frequently, you should be very careful in order not to install additional programs onto your computer. For this matter, you should always select custom installation and unmark all the unfamiliar components. It will not only help you to prevent unnecessary threats from getting into your system, but also keep your computer protected.

Websearch.searchguru.info is not only a browser hijacker; it has some features of adware too. Every time you launch your browser, you will see advertisements at the lower part of the window. Besides, this program shows advertisements while you are browsing the internet as well. We definitely do not recommend clicking on those advertisements because the content of these websites is unknown and you might be exposed to potential threats. It is because websearch.searchguru.info is not responsible for the material of the third parties.

There is yet another reason why you should not trust websearch.searchguru.info. It is known that it will collect certain information about your browsing habits. For instance, the web pages you visit and your activity on those pages, such as clicks and search terms. This information is sometimes shared with the third parties in order to provide you with advertisements and other commercial material.

As there are no tangible benefits of keeping websearch.searchguru.info in your computer, our specialists recommend that you remove it from your computer as soon as possible. You can use manual removal instructions which we have provided especially for you; however, you should definitely use a reliable antimalware tool, like SpyHunter, in order to delete the components which cannot be deleted manually as well as to diagnose if there are any other existing threats.

Websearch.searchguru.info removal

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu and select Control Panel.
2. Go to Add or Remove Programs and click on the unwanted program.
3. Click the Remove button to erase it.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Go to the Task bar and click the Start button.
2. Select Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Right-click on the application which you want to remove and click the Uninstall button.

Windows 8

1. Right-click anywhere on the background and select All apps.
2. Find the Control Panel icon and click on it.
3. Go to Uninstall a program and right-click on the unwanted software.
4. Click the Uninstall button to delete it.

Internet Explorer

1. Open your browser and press Alt+T.
2. Select Internet Options.
3. Under the General tab, type a new homepage address and click OK.
4. Press Alt+T and click Manage add-ons.
5. In the menu on the left select Search Providers.
6. Select a new search engine and click Set as default.
7. Select the search engine which you want to remove and click the Remove button.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your browser.
2. At the upper part of your browser find the search provider icon and click on it.
3. Select a new search engine from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the search provider icon again and go to Manage Search Engines.
5. Click on the search engine which you want to remove and click the Remove button, then click OK.
6. Press Alt+T and go to Options.
7. Type in URL of a homepage under the General tab and click OK.

Google Chrome

1. Open your browser and press Alt+F and then Settings.
2. In the On startup section, select Open a specific page or set of pages.
3. Click Set pages and select or enter a new homepage address, click OK.
4. In the section Search, select Manage search engines…
5. Select a new search engine and click Make default.
6. Click on the search engine which you want to remove and click X.