Search.nu Removal Guide

Search.nu can be classified as a browser hijacker, because this website modifies your browser without your consent. The website alone cannot do much damage to your computer, but it can be successfully used to distribute malware or expose you to a number of malicious websites. You may have been infected with this browser hijacker when you installed some third party freeware application on your computer. Whichever way could have been used to infect you with this computer threat, the bottom line is that you are supposed to remove Search.nu from your computer ASAP otherwise you could experience dire consequences.

There is actually an entire list of computer freeware applications that Search.nu comes bundled with, but the bottom line is that whenever you install a program that comes from unfamiliar source, you need to be extremely cautious. It is very likely that the application in question will come with the likes of Search.nu or any other potentially unwanted or even dangerous application. If you end up installing this browser hijacker on your computer, your default home page and search engine will be changed, and you will constantly be redirected to search.nu website.

The website is defunct at the moment of writing; however, it still displays commercial advertisements that, once clicked, lead to dubious websites. It goes without saying that these commercial ads are probably the main reason why you should remove search.nu from your computer. Sooner rather than later this browser hijacker can become responsible for infecting you with dangerous malware and then you would face ultimate cyber threats – you could experience system crash or you could get robbed.

Although Search.nu can cause you quite a lot of trouble, it is still easier to remove than any other malware, say Trojan or worm. In order to determine which files need to be removed from your computer, you should scan your PC with SpyHunter free scanner. This way, you will also detect other potentially dangerous programs that quite probably entered your system along with Search.nu. Invest in a powerful computer security tool to remove Search.nu automatically and then reset your browser settings to default, to delete all the cookies that could have collected information on your web browsing habits.

How to reset my browser

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+X and click Internet options.
2. Select Advanced tab and click Reset.
3. Mark Delete personal settings and then press Reset again.
4. Click Close when the reset is complete.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Press Firefox button and navigate to Help.
2. Click Troubleshooting information and press Reset Firefox on a new tab.
3. Click Reset Firefox again.
4. When the reset is complete, press Finish.

Google Chrome

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

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