How to Remove Search Manager

Can’t Remove Search Manager? This page includes detailed Search Manager Removal instructions!

Search Manager is a nasty browser extension. This thing is classified as an adware-type PUP (potentially unwanted program). It is indeed unwanted. Even though it’s super popular, Search Manager is light years away from being harmless. All that this tool has in store for you are tricks and shenanigans. It “lets you easily switch between search engines directly from the new tab page”. Or so its developers claim. Don’t believe this parasite’s empty promises and bogus functionalities. At the end of the day, it’s an infection we’re talking about. A nasty PC parasite created by hackers to serve their malicious purposes. How does the virus work? As soon as it lands on board, Search Manager starts messing with your browser settings. Furthermore, neither your permission nor consent is required. That is because once your PC gets compromised, your preferences are no longer relevant. Hackers are in charge now. The only thing they are interested in is gaining dubious profit online. This is where the pop-ups come in handy. Search Manager injects your browsers with pop-ups. Irritating, useless, sponsored ads. These web links cover every single website you visit. As you could imagine, that completely destroys your everyday browsing experience. At the least, you will waste time dealing with pesky commercials. However, being sponsored, these ads are also very dangerous. Remember that a sponsored link a never a trustworthy one. Search Manager doesn’t discriminate between safe and unsafe advertisements. It displays both kinds. The thing is, there’s no telling which link is corrupted and which one is not. If you want to find out, you have to click the ad. That might turn out to be a crucial mistake, though. You could easily end up on some harmful websites full of malware. As a result, you will compromise you own computer further. Are you willing to risk it? If not, stay away from anything Search Manager generates. Chances are, it’s corrupted and unsafe. Another malicious trait this program exhibits is related to your privacy. The Search Manager tool actually collects all your browsing related activities. That means you don’t have a private life online anymore. Your sensitive data gets diligently monitored and sent straight to Search Manager’s developers. Yes, hackers now have access to your information. It goes without saying crooks will indeed find a way to sell your data and gain revenue. To top it all, Search Manager slows down the overall PC speed. It causes your overwhelmed browsers to often crash and/or freeze. To sum up, this application is simply not worth the hassle.

How did I get infected with Search Manager?

The most common technique involves program bundles. This is a very easy and quick way for PC users to download software. It is also an effective virus distribution method. To begin with, avoid unverified freeware and shareware bundles. Illegitimate websites often include at least one sneaky intruder as some sort of bonus. You most certainly do not need this bonus. In addition, opt for the Advanced or Custom option in the Setup Wizard. By doing so, you’ll be able to remain in control of the installation process. Watch out for potential intruders and don’t neglect your security. Check out all programs you’re about to install one by one. Deselect what you don’t trust and be careful. The Internet is full of dangers and hackers are full of ideas. We also recommend avoiding spam emails/messages and third-party ads as well. Preventing installation is much less troublesome than having to delete some infection later on.

Why is Search Manager dangerous?

Search Manager is an intrusive and annoying tool. It slithers onto your device without permission. Then it immediately starts wreaking havoc. The parasite’s extension causes a never-ending pile of sponsored web links. Pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, interstitials, video ads, etc. All of them are equally untrustworthy and dangerous. Search Manager poses a threat to your safety by constantly generating commercials. To prevent further damage, restrain yourself from clicking. Even if some pop-up appears to be particularly attractive, don’t let hackers fool you. Crooks use the pay-per-click mechanism to gain profit so your browsing experience doesn’t matter. Due to this pest’s presence on board, you’re bombarded with worthless web links. In addition, Search Manager spies on your passwords, IP addresses, browsing history, etc. That brings along the threat of financial scams and the worst case scenario – identity theft. It’s crystal clear that the virus needs to go. To delete it manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove Search Manager?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Search Manager infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of fileopenerpro.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: FileOpenerPro

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Search Manager program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete FileOpenerPro folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!