What is SearchMyFile

SearchMyFile – a browser extension that comes to your computer, bundled with free programs via its web-clients and installers, without the agreement of the user. SearchMyFile is not a virus, but it refers to the number of potentially unwanted software. By promises of developers, SearchMyFile provides the ability to quickly find the right files on your computer. But, in fact, this adware is very annoying. SearchMyFile displays tons of banners and coupons with different content. In fact, these offers are not true. Developers are trying to get you to spend money. In addition, SearchMyFile may result in other malicious programs without your consent. We recommend that you remove SearchMyFile right now.

How SearchMyFile gets on your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs come on a computer without the consent of the user. The user may not notice the penetration of these programs. It comes bundled with other free downloads from popular sites. Typically, users do not attach importance to the conditions and suggestions. This is a mistake. Always read the user agreement to know what you are offering. Take your time. Try to follow closely the installation process and pay attention to the elements that are obscured or are written in small type. Select advanced installation type. Do not install programs that seem suspicious. Be careful! If your PC is already infected, then use the instructions that mentioned below to remove SearchMyFile completely.

How to remove SearchMyFile from your computer?

To uninstall SearchMyFile remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have SearchMyFile in their database. You can try to use them for removing SearchMyFile.

Recommended Solution:

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Alternative Solution:

Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as SearchMyFile.

 

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You can try both of these products to remove SearchMyFile

Or uninstall SearchMyFile manually.

Step 1: Remove SearchMyFile from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find SearchMyFile.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find SearchMyFile and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find SearchMyFile, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate SearchMyFile and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove SearchMyFile from your browser.

Step 2: Remove SearchMyFile from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find SearchMyFile.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose SearchMyFile.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable SearchMyFile.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of SearchMyFile:

Remove following registry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi