Remove Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com Hijack from PC Easily

"My chrome is opening a completely different search engine ie. http://search.net and I have tried to solve this problem using chrome cleanup to check for any malware and reset the chrome settings too. I checked the manage search engines to check for any unwanted search engines and I deleted all of them made a new google search engine and made it my default search engine but again its not working. Nothing is working."

Know more about Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com 

Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com is a nasty browser hijacker that enables to hijack your browser default homepage and search engine without seeking for any approval. Moreover, it can bring many issues to your browser as well as your PC. It keeps redirecting you to its pages no matter you're using Google, IE, Firefox or Safari. On its page, you may find its interface funny. This makes users keep using it. Usually, you may accidentally get this hijacker through free downloads. Other malware or viruses also may drop it into your system.

Potential harms of Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com

1. It changes your default homepage and search engine secretly.
2. It keeps redirecting you to certain pages and you're blocked when trying to go to certain pages.
3. It redirects you to the secondary resources provided by yahoo search.
4. Lots of unwanted ads show their foot prints on your PC.
5. Its ads may lead to some dubious websites which may increase the chance of being infected by malware or virus.
6. It takes up your system resources to largely drag down the speed of your machine.
7. Your confidential information may be collected and used for commercial purpose.

Rid Your Computer of Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com Thoroughly - You Can Make It!

STEP 1: Remove Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com from Computer

• Manual Removal
• Automatic Removal with SpyHunter (Quick and Safe)

STEP 2: Speed up Your PC with RegCure Pro

STEP 1: Remove Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com from Computer

• Manual Removal

Step 1: Reset your internet browser to default

Internet Explorer:

1. Start Internet Explorer
2. On the Tools menu, tap or click Internet options. If you don't see the Tools menu, press Alt.
3. In the Internet Options window, tap or click the Advanced tab
4. Tap or click Reset. If you’re using Windows Internet Explorer 6, click Restore Default
5. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, tap or click Reset. 
6. When Internet Explorer finishes applying the default settings, tap or click Close, and then tap or click OK.
7. Exit Internet Explorer and again start Internet Explorer.

Google Chrome:

1. In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the Chrome menu
2. Select Settings.
3. At the bottom, click Show advanced settings.
4. Under the section “Reset settings,” click Reset settings.
5. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, firefox menu icon in the opened menu, click the Open Help Menu icon, firefox help menu
2. Select Troubleshooting Information.
3. In the opened window, click the Reset Firefox button.
4. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Step 2: Delete all the malicious registry entries

Press Win+R key to open the Run box. Type "regedit" in the pop-up box and click OK to open the Registry Editor. And then remove all related or suspicious registries.

type "regedit" to open Registry Editor
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page="http://<random>.com"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page Redirect="http://<random>.com"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{random name}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\"http://<random>.com"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\"http://<random>.com"
HKEY_CURRENT_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{random name}

Step 3: Delete malicious folders

1. End malicious task in Task Manager

Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc all together to open Task Manger, switch to Process tab, locate suspicious process, click End Process.

2. Show hidden files and folders in C: disk

Open Control Panel in Start menu and search for Folder Options. When you're in Folder Options window, please click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide extensions for known file types and then press OK.

3. When the hidden folder ProgramDate is shown, find out the malicious file or folder in it, and then delete it.

• Automatic Removal with SpyHunter (Quick and Safe)

What can SpyHunter do for you?

1. Give your PC intuitive real-time protection.
2. Detect, remove and block spyware, rootkits, adware, keyloggers, cookies, trojans, worms and other types of malware.
3. Spyware HelpDesk generates free custom malware fixes specific to your PC
4. Allow you to restore backed up objects.

Here shows how it works.

Step 1: Download SpyHunter to kill Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com.

Step 2: After you download it, run the file to install it on your PC properly.

Step 3: Launch the program, uncheck "Quick Scan", and then click "Scan Computer Now!" to make a full scan for your PC.

Step 4: Remove any malicious files or components of Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com.

STEP 2: Speed up Your PC with RegCure Pro

What can RegCure Pro do for you?

1. Fix system errors
2. Remove malware
3. Improve startup
4. Defrag memory
5. Clean up your PC

You can download and use RegCure Pro with confidence for it doesn't contain any additional items and conflict with your current used antivirus program. Here show how it works.

Step 1: Download RegCure Pro.

Use the safe link here to safely download the tool.

Step 2: Run the file that you downloaded on your PC.

Follow the installation guides to install RegCure Pro step by step.

Step 3: Launch RegCure and scan for Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com.

Step 4: Click "Fix All" and then RegCure Pro will do the rest for you.

Warm Reminder:

If you're not confident to manually remove Search.net/ Search.netbetterresults.com, you can use SpyHunter. Novices are recommended to take the automatic steps. Don't delete your registry entries randomly or you may crash your system.

For clean master to double check and optimize your PC, please click here for RegCure Pro.

Start a Live Chat with an online expert if you do not want to install more programs.

Good luck and be safe online!