What is Websearch.searchuniverse.info?
Websearch.searchuniverse.info is an extension for the browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer), which comes bundled with freeware without user’s consent. The main objective of this program – it is the spread of various types of advertising (banners, coupons, pop-ups, etc.). Websearch.searchuniverse.info takes effect immediately after penetration of the PC. Arrogant advertisement will appear at any time during your browsing. Advertising has in popular online stores and partner companies. However, most of the proposals are not true. Developers are trying to get you to buy something that is not. Also, Websearch.searchuniverse.info can change your browser settings, home page and other settings. Websearch.searchuniverse.info doesn’t do anything useful, it increases traffic and reduces the performance of your PC. If you find Websearch.searchuniverse.info, you must immediately remove it.
How Websearch.searchuniverse.info gets on your PC?
Websearch.searchuniverse.info refers to the number of potentially unwanted software. These programs come on a computer without the user’s consent. Typically, PUP penetrates a computer bundled with free software, such as players, converters or archivers, and so on. Malware can be hidden in the Download manager or Installation Manager. You need to remember a few simple things to protect your PC against the penetration of potentially unwanted programs. Always follow the installation process carefully. Also, you must choose the “Advanced” or “Full” installation type in order to see the hidden elements of the installation. Don’t press the “Next” if you aren’t sure in any component of the program. Read reviews about this program and use special programs that will help you to protect your PC. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove Websearch.searchuniverse.info.
How to remove Websearch.searchuniverse.info from your computer?
To uninstall Websearch.searchuniverse.info remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as Websearch.searchuniverse.info.
You can try both of these products to remove Websearch.searchuniverse.info
Or uninstall Websearch.searchuniverse.info manually.
Step 1: Remove Websearch.searchuniverse.info from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Websearch.searchuniverse.info.
- 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 Websearch.searchuniverse.info 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 Websearch.searchuniverse.info, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate Websearch.searchuniverse.info and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- 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 Websearch.searchuniverse.info from your browser.
Step 2: Remove Websearch.searchuniverse.info from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find Websearch.searchuniverse.info.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose Websearch.searchuniverse.info.
- 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 Websearch.searchuniverse.info.
- 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: Remove following files and folders of Websearch.searchuniverse.info:
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Written by Rami Douafi