What is Search-me.club?
Search-me.club (Search-me.club) is a browser extension that comes bundled with other free software without the user’s consent. Search-me.club displays advertising content such as banners and various promotional coupons sites both on Mac or PC. Search-me.club created to help the user to make purchases and find the best offers. But is it? No! SearchMe created to make money. Many of the proposals are not true, but people believe in it and spend money on anything. In addition, SearchMe can change the settings of your browser homepage. The user may be redirected to ad sites and search results can be changed. SearchMe increases web traffic and slows down the PC. If you find Search-me.club on your PC, remove it immediately.
How Search-me.club gets on your PC or Mac?
SearchMe comes bundled with free software. To avoid infecting your PC, you need to follow a few rules. Importantly, you must be very careful when installing programs. Read the user agreement and follow the installation process. Select the advanced installation type. Read reviews about the programs. Be very vigilant. If SearchMe already infected your PC, please use the instructions below to remove it completely.
How to remove Search-me.club from your computer?
The easiest and most modern way of removing pop-ups, trojans, ransomware or other viruses is to use automatic removal tools. See our Anti-malware tools below for further instructions.
Recommended Anti-malware tools:
Try SpyHunter
SpyHunter is a powerful tool that is able to keep your Windows clean. It would automatically search out and delete all elements related to malware. It is not only the easiest way to eliminate malware but also the safest and most assuring one. The full version of SpyHunter costs $42 (you get 6 months of subscription). By clicking the button, you agree to EULA and Privacy Policy. Downloading will start automatically.
Also, you can try to remove Search-me.club manually. For uninstalling Search-me.club remove all files and folders related to the hijacker.
Remove Search-me.club from Mac
Search-me.club may not have the app associated with it in Applications. However, we recommend you to inspect the list of installed applications and remove unknown or suspicious ones. Look for Search-me.club or Search-me.app.
Mac OSX:
- Open Finder
- In the Finder sidebar, click Applications
- If you see Uninstall Search-me.club or Search-me.club Uninstaller, double-click it and follow instructions
- Drag unwanted application Search-me.club from the Applications folder to the Trash (located on the right side of the Dock)
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Mac OSX
To remove leftover items of unwanted application on Mac we recommend you to use AppCleaner. Just drag application you want to remove to AppCleaner window and it will search for residual data on your hard drive. This will save space of your memory and will help to remove stubborn applications from Mac systems.
After that remove Search-me.club from your browser.
Removing from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Search-me.club.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find Search-me.club and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find Search-me.club, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
After that remove Search-me.club from your browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find Search-me.club.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose Search-me.club.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable Search-me.club.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Remove following registry entries:
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Then remove following files:
CHUninstaller.exe
Search_MeAutoUpdateHelper.exe
hpfobfpfibcbokaccmiabbneihjhnifl.crx
TBMessagingHost.exe
TBVerifier.dll
UninstallerUI.exe
Alert.dll
TBVerifier.dll
hk64tbSear.dll
hktbSear.dll
ldrtbSear.dll
prxtbSear.dll
Search_MeToolbarHelper.exe
tbSear.dll
And following folders
%LOCAL_APPDATA%Conduit
%LOCAL_APPDATA%NativeMessaging
%LOCAL_APPDATA%Search_Me
%APPDATA%ConduitIECT54231
%APPDATA%ConduitMultiCT54231
%PROGRAMFILES%Conduit
%PROGRAMFILES%Search_Me
Resetting your browser search and homepage settings
Reset browser setting in Google Chrome:
- Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
- Choose Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Go to Reset browser settings section.
- Click Reset browser settings.
- In the dialog that appears, click Reset.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Google Chrome.
Reset browser setting in Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- Go to Help.
- Go to Troubleshooting information.
- Click Reset Firefox… button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Mozilla Firefox.
Reset browser setting in Internet Explorer:
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click on the cogwheel in the right upper corner.
- Click Internet options.
- Go to Advanced tab.
- Click Reset button.
- Put a tick near Delete personal settings checkbox.
- Click Reset button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Internet Explorer.
Written by Rami Douafi