Tasearch.com Removal Guide

Tasearch.com is a browser hijacker that targets users in the Israel, but it does not mean that users in other countries are safe. If you happen to visit Israeli-based websites quite often, do not be surprised if one day your default homepage and search engine will be changed to Tasearch.com. This browser hijacker can expose you to multiple computer security threats without actually meaning to, so you need to protect yourself from potential security issues. Remove Tasearch.com from your computer immediately and then scan your system with a legitimate antispyware tool that will help you avoid similar infections in the future.

This browser hijacker most probably entered your computer together with other freeware applications. If you have recently downloaded software from a third-party source, it is very likely that Tasearch.com has arrived with it. If you breezed through the installation process, chances are that you didn’t notice the information about the additional programs about to be installed on your PC. Hence, if you open your browser, and Tasearch.com greets you as your homepage, check for other unwanted applications as well.

Technically, Tasearch.com itself cannot cause any great harm. Nevertheless, browser hijackers are often used as malware distribution and malicious content promotion tools. For example, Tasearch.com functions as a search engine but right below the search box you will see a flashing advertisement. Tasearch.com is not responsible for the security of third-party ads, so there is no guarantee that clicking the ad would lead you to a harmless website.

On top of that, Tasearch.com clearly provides you with modified search results. This browser hijacker uses Google search engine, but half of the results are commercial. Tasearch.com embeds links to partner websites in order to make some profit, but it doesn’t care whether you will be shown safe content. Therefore, in order to protect yourself from dangerous threats, you need to remove Tasearch.com from your computer.

If you do not know where to start, you should scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner first. A full system scan will help you determine what unwanted programs are installed on your PC, and then you will be able to remove those programs manually Control Panel. To remove Tasearch.com from your browser, you should reset your browser settings to default.

Take note that manual removal often is not enough to terminate all the leftover files. Therefore, you should consider investing in a licensed antispyware tool that will delete all the potential threats automatically. For any further questions on how to ensure your system’s security, please leave us a comment below this description.

Manual program removal

Windows 8

1. Move your mouse cursor to the bottom right of your screen.
2. When the Charm bar appears click Settings and go to Control Panel.
3. Open Uninstall a program and remove unwanted programs.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Click the Start button and go to Control Panel.
2. Open Uninstall a program and remove unwanted programs.

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Select Add or remove programs and uninstall unwanted applications.

Reset browser settings to default

Mozilla Firefox

1. Press Alt+H and click Troubleshooting information.
2. Click Reset Firefox at the top right of a new tab.
3. Press Reset Firefox again.

Google Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and click Settings.
2. Scroll down and click Show advanced settings.
3. Scroll down to the bottom and select Reset browser settings.
4. Press Reset on the confirmation box.

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T and click Internet options.
2. Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
3. Mark the Delete personal settings option and press Reset.
4. Click Close.