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Danger level 3
Type: Potentially Unwanted Application

Videodrome Search

Videodrome Search is a browser extension for the Chrome browser, which can be enhanced by installing additional browser tools from the Chrome web store. The Videodrome Search extension is one of those applications that are available at this specialized website. Unfortunately, it is not advisable to trust his application blindly, because it has already been categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). PUPs are distributed over the Internet in various ways, and very often they are installed surreptitiously or without providing the user with adequate information about possible changes within the operating system. Our advice is that you remove Videodrome Search from the computer. If you are still wondering whether to remove it or not, keep on reading so that you can make the final decision easily.

Videodrome Search seems to be a handy browser tool since it offers quick and easy access to TV series, thrillers, and movie reviews. Upon installation, the Videodrome Search icon is added in the upper-right corner of the browser. There is no need to open a new browser tab or page as it is enough to hover on the icon to start a Videdrome search. However, this seemingly useful program is associated with the browser hijacker Seearchalgo.com. The two programs are linked due to some shared strings found in the code of Videodrome Search. The Searchalgo.com browser hijacker is known to be aimed at non-Western countries, including Pakistan and Egypt. It is difficult to define how closely these two products are related, since there are concrete facts about the people behind these products. Nevertheless, the fact that the seemingly useful program has something in common with a browser hijacker should make you take some action.

It is also important to draw your attention to the fact how software programs are promoted on the Internet. Users' reviews and star ratings can be very informative as to whether the program is worth your time. For example, malware developers can fake star ratings to create an illusion that the program they want to spread is very popular. It is not enough to evaluate the start ratting. It is also important to check whether the program of interest has been commented by some real people.

Interenstingly, the Videodrom Search is offered by bettersearchtools.com on the Chrome store even though the extension is developed by GoMovix, which offers live broadcasting at a charge and other services on the official website. The website bettersearchtool.com does not feature any specific information or presentation of their products, only a few statements about their mission to make browsing sessions easier for Chrome users. Additionally, the privacy policy provided on the website suggests that some personal information about users may be collected during the use of the product associated. The information includes name, email, country of origin and some other details which are said to be used in order to personalize your experience during the use of the service.

Do not get surprised if you find some offers to install another program bettersMovies Home, also recommended by bettersearchtools.com. This browser extension configures new browser tabs to betterMovies Home to provide you with its features, that is, links to popular social media websites and some other movie-related websites. If you do not want to have your browsers altered, you should not installed any program that you do not trust fully. Every software program should be installed only when you are sure that your privacy will not be violated and that the service or product provider can deal with your personal data professionally and without any long-term consequences.

Videodrome Search falls to the category of PUP for a reason, and we are here to help you remove it from the computer. Fortunately to many computer users dissatisfied with the Videodrome Search, it is possible to remove it manually without any difficulty. Below you will find our step-by-step removal guide, which will help you terminate the unsolicited browser extension. After terminating Videodrome Search, it is worth scanning the system to make sure that it is malware-free. A reputable anti-malware program is a wise choice, since the Internet is full of dangerous threats, and your PC might get affected if kept unprotected.

Remove Videodrome Search from Chrome

  1. Open the browser.
  2. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  3. Move the cursor to More tools and click Extensions.
  4. Select Videodrome Search and click Remove.
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