Oursearching.com Removal Guide

Downloading freeware applications from unreliable websites may lead to installing a number of unwanted programs and carrying various browser settings modifications. It might be that you also get infected with browser hijackers such as Oursearching.com. Some websites on computer security classify Oursearching.com as a virus, but that is definitely not the case. Browser hijackers are a completely different category. However, disregarding the method of distribution, it is necessary to remove Oursearching.com from your computer the moment you notice your browser settings have been modified without permission, because browser hijacker infections can lead to serious security issues.

The reason why we have mentioned freeware applications is that Oursearching.com does not have a direct download link that would allow you to download this infection separately. Oursearching.com enters your system surreptitiously, but we still need to keep in mind that users initiate the download themselves. It happens, because Oursearching.com is mostly distributed bundled with freeware and shareware applications that you are urged to download on random third party websites. The moment you initiate a freeware download, if the third party downloader is bundled with Oursearching.com setup file, the browser hijacker will be installed on your computer automatically.

Since it is a browser hijacker, we know exactly what this application does – namely, it changes your default homepage and search engine for Oursearching.com. The reason why this infection modifies your browser settings is obviously money. It does not try to steal them from your directly, but Oursearching.com will do its best to promote various services and redirect you to affiliated websites to generate traffic. The higher is the traffic the more money the people behind this infection make via pay-per-click system.

It may also seem that Oursearching.com can provide you with interesting links like 337.com or 999gag.com (a total rip off from 9gag), but do not be so hasty as to click anything Oursearching.com suggests. This browser hijacker collects your web browsing history in order to promote associated content, and sooner rather than later you could be exposed to a number of adware applications that will slow down your browser even further.

Needless to say, that without its affiliations Oursearching.com is just an empty shell of a search engine that cannot do any harm. However, you should not underestimate this infection. It is definitely annoying, but it can be dangerous too. Therefore, remove Oursearching.com from your computer by changing your browser settings, deleting unwanted applications and then scanning your PC with a licensed antimalware tool.

A full PC scan is necessary, because you may have other unwanted and even dangerous programs on your computer, waiting to expose you to corrupted content and steal your money. Do all you can to protect your system from harm and terminate Oursearching.com right now.

How to remove Oursearching.com

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T and click Manage add-ons.
2. Go to Search providers on the left.
3. Set a new default search engine and remove Oursearching.com.
4. Click Close and press Alt+T.
5. Select Internet options and open General tab.
6. Change your homepage and click OK.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the search engine icon on the left of Firefox search box.
2. Select Manage search engines on drop-down menu.
3. Remove Oursearching.com from the list and click OK.
4. Press Alt+T and click Options.
5. Change your homepage address under General tab and press OK.

Google Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and select Settings.
2. Mark Open a specific page or set of pages under On Startup.
3. Click Set pages and change your startup page address. Click OK.
4. Select Manage search engines under Search.
5. Set a new default search engine, delete Oursearching.com and click Done.

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