Browser hijackers are nasty parasites that are designed to take control over their victim’s browsers and swarm them with all kinds of unverified advertisements, so they can generate revenue via the pay-per-click scheme. The Search.searchfff.com website is a sign that such malicious software is indeed lurking on your computer. If you constantly get redirected to this page, you can be sure that the parasite has infiltrated every browser that you have on your device.

The annoying pest can easily replace your homepage with the same suspicious website. The same thing applies for your new tab pages and even preferred search provider. With each day the hijacker remains on your PC, the number of ads will grow. To make sure its mission is successful, the parasite will monitor your online activity and collect data like web habits, browser history and search queries. With this information, browser hijackers can provide specifically targeted content that the user is more likely to click on. Because of the heavy ad attacks, the browser will soon start to experience difficulty to run properly.

Browser hijackers often hide behind spam emails and software bundling. They can also spread through fake updates, torrent files and shady links. The good news is, that hijackers can’t get access to your computer on their own. They need your permission in order to invade. Because you won’t give them admittance knowingly, they will use trickery and rely on your carelessness to make you install them on your computer without you even realizing it.

This often happens when you opt for a Quick install. By doing so, any hidden software will automatically get installed on your PC without warning. To make such bonus content visible to you, you need to select Advanced or Custom mode in the Setup Wizard instead. This way, if there are any optional installations that were previously hidden from you, you’ll be able to spot them. Then, all you have to do is to deselect such additional programs and applications.

Browser hijackers can modify any browser settings they see fit. Also, it will be easy for them to install other shady apps or toolbars on your browsers without seeking your permission first. You cannot undo any changes made by the hijacker. The only way for you to regain control over your web browser and return to a secure online presence is to remove the parasite from your computer. The earlier you take action against it, the better.

If you waste time and allow it to stay on your device, not only will it cause severe damages to your browsers, but it may obtain your personal and financial information. The annoying lagging, slow internet and constant browser crashes will only get worse, the more time the parasite is allowed to roam free. If you are unsure on how to proceed with the removal of this browser hijacker, we can help you with this task. All you have to do is follow the instructions below.

Search.searchfff.com Removal

Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you know how to do this, 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.

Please, follow the steps precisely to remove Search.searchfff.com 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 Search.searchfff.com from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.