I wrote this article to help you remove Searchfeedtech.com. This Searchfeedtech.com removal guide works for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Browser hijackers are annoying malicious software that can turn your browsing experience in a complete nightmare. If the Searchfeedtech.com website keeps appearing on your screen, it is a bad sign. This webpage is a symptom of such malware infection. It has the power to alter your browser settings, as well as install various shady extensions, apps and toolbars without bothering to ask for your permission.
Hijacker’s malicious plan does not stop there. It will start monitoring your online presence and will collect any data it can get its hands on like browsing history, search results, etc. Such data is valuable to the parasite, as it will help it to generate targeted ad content that will be more likely to get clicked on by the victim. Such customized ads are very profitable for both the hackers and the promoted pages. The more clicks the user makes, the more income it will create.
The most common means for hijacker distribution include spam emails and attachments, free software bundles, fake updates, torrents files, infected links and ads, etc. It is very important not to blindly trust random pop-ups that are trying to trick you into clicking on a shady update link. Always rely on licensed and trustworthy sources to get your software updates from. You might stumble upon ads that promote seemingly useful tools that promise to improve your PC’s performance.
Don’t be too quick to click on that ‘Install’ button. Be cautious. Is the source trustworthy? Is the software company that is offering this product actually legitimate? It is better to use proper sources for your software downloads, as well as updates. And, when it comes time for their installation, make sure to opt for a Custom or Advanced install, so you can easily view if there are any optional installations. If there really is any additional software, the smart thing to do is to deselect such programs and apps, as they most likely are malware in disguise.
Hijacker’s power is not to be underestimated. The longer this parasite is allowed to stay on your computer, the worse its damages will get. The ad content will continue to grow rapidly, resulting in your browser to freeze and crash frequently. What’s more, there is only so many adverts it will be able to display. At some point, your browser will stop working entirely.
Browser hijackers are a serious threat to your online security and privacy. It can get its hands not only on your web data like browsing history and search queries but passwords, credit card numbers, bank accounts, IP addresses, Login ID, etc. Such valuable information will surely get shared with other third-parties for profit. That’s why you must stop the hijacker from completing its malicious mission. As soon as you detect its presence, you need to proceed with its immediate removal, before it is too late!
Searchfeedtech.com Uninstall
Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you are familiar with this task, skip the instructions below and proceed to Step 2. If you do not know how to do it, here is how to reboot in Safe mode:
For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7:
Reboot your computer. When the first screen of information appears, start repeatedly pressing F8 key. Then choose Safe Mode With Networking from the options.
For Windows 8/8.1
Click the Start button, next click Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.
Check the Safe Boot option and click OK. Click Restart when asked.
For Windows 10
Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button.
While keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap on Restart.
Here are the steps you must follow to permanently remove from the browser:
Remove From Mozilla Firefox:
Open Firefox, click on top-right corner , click Add-ons, hit Extensions next.
Look for suspicious or unknown extensions, remove them all.
Remove From Chrome:
Open Chrome, click chrome menu icon at the top-right corner —>More Tools —> Extensions. There, identify the malware and select chrome-trash-icon(Remove).
Remove From Internet Explorer:
Open IE, then click IE gear icon on the top-right corner —> Manage Add-ons.
Find the malicious add-on. Remove it by pressing Disable.
Right click on the browser’s shortcut, then click Properties. Remove everything after the .exe” in the Target box.
Open Control Panel by holding the Win Key and R together. Write appwiz.cpl in the field, then click OK.
Here, find any program you had no intention to install and uninstall it.
Run the Task Manager by right clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Start Task Manager.
Look carefully at the file names and descriptions of the running processes. If you find any suspicious one, search on Google for its name, or contact me directly to identify it. If you find a malware process, right-click on it and choose End task.
Open MS Config by holding the Win Key and R together. Type msconfig and hit Enter.
Go to the Startup tab and Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.
Still cannot remove Searchfeedtech.com from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.