What is Search Module Plus v2?

Search Module Plus v2 is potentially unwanted program that comes bundled with free software without user consent. The main task of this program – it is spread in the form of advertising banners, coupons, and pop-up windows. This advertising may refer to popular sites such as Amazon, Walmart, LightInTheBox, and so on. Search Module Plus v2 hijacks your browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer) and starts to annoy the user while browsing. This advertising can occur at any time, and if you try to close it – you will be redirected to ad site. Also, Search Module Plus v2 can substitute your search results, change the homepage, and other. Search Module Plus v2 may collect personally identifiable information (e.g. history of the browsing) and transfer it to third parties. If your computer is infected with this program, you must remove the Search Module Plus v2 now.

How Search Module Plus v2 gets on your PC?

Malicious programs such as Search Module Plus v2, come on PC bundled with free downloads and applications. Often, such software comes on a computer without the user’s consent. However, in most cases, users can prevent contamination of the system. To do this, you must be careful. Always read the user agreement. Take your time and do not press the “Next” if you are not sure that the program is safe. Also, you need to select “Advanced” installation type. Read reviews about the program. Do not expose your computer at risk. If your system has been infected by Search Module Plus v2, then read our detailed instructions to destroy it right now.

How to remove Search Module Plus v2 from your computer?

To uninstall Search Module Plus v2 remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have Search Module Plus v2 in their database. You can try to use them for removing Search Module Plus v2.

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You can try both of these products to remove Search Module Plus v2

Or uninstall Search Module Plus v2 manually.

Step 1: Remove Search Module Plus v2 from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Search Module Plus v2.
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 Search Module Plus v2 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 Search Module Plus v2, 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 Search Module Plus v2 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 Search Module Plus v2 from your browser.

Step 2: Remove Search Module Plus v2 from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find Search Module Plus v2.
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 Search Module Plus v2.
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 Search Module Plus v2.
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 Search Module Plus v2:

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Written by Rami Douafi