What is GamesNet Search?

GamesNet Search is an adware coming in the extension form and hijacks Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. GamesNet Search is a potentially unwanted program. GamesNet Search is not a virus, but it can bring a lot of trouble. After penetration of the PC, GamesNet Search begins to display a variety of promotional content such as banners, coupons, pop-ups, and links to ad sites. According to the developers, this program is designed for obtaining easy access to popular free games with the capacity to download and play games online, but, actually, GamesNet Search trying to get you to make the useless purchases. GamesNet Search also may collect personal data and send it to third parties. GamesNet Search should be removed if you find it on your PC.

How GamesNet Search gets on your PC?

Programs that are among the potentially unwanted programs come bundled with free software. Typically, such programs penetrate the PC without user consent. Because of this, many users do not realize that a computer is infected with malware and the PC is at great risk. However, it is worth noting that the main reason for such penetrations – carelessness user. People do not read the terms and conditions during the installation of free software. It was there that might contain a consent to install PUP. Also, during the installation, ensure that the installer did not offer you a third-party software. To prevent such problems, you should always follow the installation process, read the terms and conditions, do not agree to install additional software, and select the Advanced type of installation. If GamesNet Search has already penetrated your computer, you can use the instructions below.

How to remove GamesNet Search from your computer?

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

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You can try both of these products to remove GamesNet Search

Or uninstall GamesNet Search manually.

Step 1: Remove GamesNet Search from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find GamesNet Search.
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 GamesNet Search 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 GamesNet Search, 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 GamesNet Search 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 GamesNet Search from your browser.

Step 2: Remove GamesNet Search from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find GamesNet Search.
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 GamesNet Search.
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 GamesNet Search.
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 GamesNet Search:

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Written by Rami Douafi