Search.htv-now.co

Search.htv-now.co seems to be a browser hijacker that might enter the system with a potentially unwanted program known as TV Now. Our researchers say the search engine might show modified Yahoo search results, which could mean some part of the results may include third-party advertising content from unknown sources. We do not say it might be necessarily malicious, but there is a possibility some of the ads could be harmful, and so we advise users not to take any chances with Search.htv-now.co. Provided, you decide to eliminate it we can offer our deletion instructions available at the end of this article. On the other hand, if you still need time to decide what to do with this browser hijackers, we recommend reading the rest of the article to learn more about this doubtful tool. Users who have questions about the application could leave us messages in the comments section as well.

Usually, such browser hijackers are bundled with other threats alike. In this case, it appears to be Search.htv-now.co might be distributed with an unreliable browser extension compatible with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox alone so far. Like mentioned before, the plugin should be called TV Now, and it might be spread through various file-sharing web pages, untrustworthy pop-ups, etc. Therefore, users who do not wish to receive such unreliable applications in the future should alter their browsing habits. For starters, it would be best not to click on doubtful advertising content. Also, researchers recommend staying away from torrent and other P2P file-sharing web pages. Not to mention, before agreeing to add any new software on your system, you should look for information that could tell whether the suggested tools can be trusted, for example, expert reviews. As an extra precaution, users could employ a reliable antimalware tool too. The software might be able to identify threats and warn you about them before they settle in and so it could help you keep the system clean.

In case, the browser hijacker enters the system it may replace the user’s homepage or new tab page with Search.htv-now.co. The problem with this search engine is it may gather and display results through a modified Yahoo search engine. It means the application might be able to alter the collected results, for example, to inject them with additional advertising content from the software’s third-party partners. The critical thing to know is if it happens there is a possibility some part of the ads could be malicious as they may originate from unknown sources, for example, the ads could lead to web pages offering other browser hijackers, potentially unwanted programs, adware, or even malware. Moreover, some advertisements might invite users to participate in fictitious surveys or lotteries in order to get their sensitive information. Naturally, if you ever encounter such content, we would advise keeping away from it as much as you can. However, if you do not think you cannot survive without Search.htv-now.co, it might be safer to erase it before anything goes wrong.

Users who do now want to keep suspicious software like the browser hijacker on their system could eliminate it either manually or with automatic features. If you pick the first option, you should take a look at the instructions available at the end of this paragraph. Our researchers prepared the steps, and they will explain how to remove the extension related to Search.htv-now.co and so the search engine itself manually both from Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Those who would prefer using automatic features instead of dealing with the browser hijacker manually should select a reliable antimalware tool. Once it is installed, it is best to perform a full system scan. During the process, the unwanted application should be detected along with other possible threats and the best part is all detections can be erased at the same time by clicking the given deletion button.

Remove Search.htv-now.co from Mozilla Firefox

1. Press CTRL+SHIFT+A.
2. Choose Extensions.
3. Select TV Now, and press Remove.

Erase Search.htv-now.co from Internet Explorer

Windows 8 & Windows 10

1. Press Win+R and type Control Panel.
2. Click OK to access the tool.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Click TV Now and press Uninstall.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Press Uninstall a program.
4. Mark the unwanted application and click Uninstall.

Windows XP

1. Go to Start.
2. Access Control Panel.
3. Open Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select TV Now (published by SpringTech Ltd) and choose Uninstall.