What is SeekPriv?

SeekPriv is an adware that comes to your computer in the form of browser extension. SeekPriv hijacks Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Usually, SeekPriv gets into PC bundled with freeware, via its web downloaders. At first glance, this hijacker looks like an ordinary search engine, such as Google, Bing or Yahoo. In plus, per the developers, SeekPriv improves the web browsing experience, eliminate irrelevant search results, and provides quick access to common social pages and sites. It is very annoying and can bring a lot of problems. SeekPriv modifies browser settings, changes homepage and search engine. This program displays advertisements, banners and coupons during the browsing. Also, it can redirect the user to ad sites. SeekPriv can distribute its files all over your computer, so you cannot easily remove it. SeekPriv is not a virus, but this program relates to the number of Potentially Unwanted Programs (abbreviated as PUP). It slows down your browser and can collect your personal information and send it to third parties. If you find SeekPriv on your PC, then do not waste the time, remove it now.

How SeekPriv gets on your PC?

Similar programs belong to potentially unwanted programs. These programs come on a computer without user consent, so you may have overlooked the penetration of this program. PUP is installed on PC bundled with freeware program such as archivers, download managers, players and so on. The user must be considerate during the installation process to prevent the penetration of unwanted programs. To do this, you need to read the user agreement. Do not agree to install unknown or suspicious programs. Not need to trust programs from unknown publishers. Always follow the installation process and do not rush to click “Next”. If your computer is already infected, you can use our instructions listed below to get rid of SeekPriv.

How to remove SeekPriv from your computer?

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

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You can try both of these products to remove SeekPriv

Or uninstall SeekPriv manually.

Step 1: Remove SeekPriv from Control Panel

Windows XP:

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

Step 2: Remove SeekPriv from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find SeekPriv.
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 SeekPriv.
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 SeekPriv.
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: Resetting your browser search and homepage settings

Reset browser setting in Google Chrome:

1. Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Click Show advanced settings.
4. Go to Reset browser settings section.
5. Click Reset browser settings.
6. In the dialog that appears, click Reset.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Google Chrome.

Reset browser setting in Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Go to Help.
3. Go to Troubleshooting information.
4. Click Reset Firefox… button.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Mozilla Firefox.

Reset browser setting in Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the cogwheel in the right upper corner.
3. Click Internet options.
4. Go to Advanced tab.
5. Click Reset button.
6. Put a tick near Delete personal settings checkbox.
7. Click Reset button.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Internet Explorer.

Step 4: Remove following files and folders of SeekPriv:

Remove following regitry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi