

- #Remove the smart search install
- #Remove the smart search update
- #Remove the smart search software
- #Remove the smart search download
When the malware removal process is complete, you can close Malwarebytes and continue with the rest of the instructions. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer. Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. To remove the browser hijackers and other malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the “ Quarantine” button. When the scan has completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes has detected. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished. Malwarebytes will scan your computer for the Smart Search browser hijacker and other malicious programs. Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.
#Remove the smart search update
Malwarebytes will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for browser hijackers and other malicious programs. To scan your computer with Malwarebytes, click on the “ Scan” button. When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
#Remove the smart search install
On the next screen, click “ Install” to install Malwarebytes on your computer. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you on what type of computer are you installing this program, click either Personal Computer or Work Computer. When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes setup wizard which will guide you through the installation process. If this happens, you should click “ Yes” to continue with the Malwarebytes installation.įollow the on-screen prompts to install Malwarebytes. You may be presented with an User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder. When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the MBSetup file to install Malwarebytes on your computer.
#Remove the smart search download
(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes)ĭouble-click on the Malwarebytes setup file. You can download Malwarebytes by clicking the link below. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware.
#Remove the smart search software
It is able to destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss, without costing you absolutely nothing. Malwarebytes is one of the most popular and most used anti-malware software for Windows, and for good reasons. In this second step, we will download, install and run a scan with Malwarebytes to remove browser hijackers, malicious extensions, adware, and other malware that may be responsible for the Smart Search redirect.

STEP 2: Use Malwarebytes to remove Smart Search browser hijacker Now that we’ve removed the malicious programs from your computer, in the next step we will scan it for any infections, adware, or potentially unwanted programs that may be present on your device.

Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some malicious programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read closely. In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Yes, then follow the prompts to uninstall malicious program. If you cannot find any malicious programs on your computer, you can continue with the second step from this guide.įollow the on-screen prompts to uninstall malicious program. Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program. The malicious program may have a different name on your computer.
