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Even though it is supposed to present you “a new way to shop for products online with ease and convenience”, this problematic program is classified as adware. The one thing that it will definitely present you though, is an enormous pile of useless advertisements which will occupy all the space available on your computer screen. SnapSearch is promoted as a useful application and a browser add-on but instead of helping you find coupons or discounts, it will hinder your computer’s performance and serve as a back door to many other virtual threats.

How did I get infected with?

As it is adware that we are talking about, it’s very likely that you don’t have the slightest idea how exactly it entered your PC. All you know is that the virus has been successfully downloaded and its malicious presence is already causing you trouble. One important piece of information that you should know when it comes to such programs is the fact that they normally use underhanded techniques to infiltrate machines. For example, have you installed some free software from an illegitimate website recently? If so, you might have agreed to install the virus yourself. Hackers take advantage of your reluctance to read the Terms and Conditions and usually the virus is hidden among other programs as a part of a bundle. Now, the only way for you to make sure that you only agree to download what you want and need, is to pay attention and be careful every time you install freeware. Yes, it takes time and yes, it may be a bit inconvenient but skipping a single step in the installation process might turn out to be an extremely virulent move.

Why are these ads dangerous?

It is quite obvious that the virus does not do anything beneficial. What it does is aggressively affect your browser, no matter which one you currently use – Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Google Chrome equally experience its negative consequences. SnapSearch changes your homepage without wasting time asking for your permission or at least letting you know that your browser settings are no longer up to you. Also, the program adds an extension to your browser and causes it to start displaying a beautiful variety of commercials on a daily basis. Pop-ups, pop-unders, in-texts and banners are just a small part of the huge amount of worthless commercials that SnapSearch has to offer you. Unless you have a remarkable patience, these ads will seriously disturb your online activities. “Ads by SnapSearch” – prepare to be seeing this sign a lot. The SnapSearch ads are not only irritating though. Usually hackers use them to redirect computer users to irrelevant yet potentially corrupted websites. Their only concern is realizing profit and the popular pay-per-click system unfortunately allows them to do so. Do not be tempted to click any of the links this virus bombards you with as you might put your entire computer system in danger. Of course, cyber criminals have discovered various tactics to trick you into clicking. Thanks to the infections that has spread over your PC, the hackers have access to your browsing history and most visited pages. From now on they can easily select specific advertisements that you may find interesting or even appealing. Keep your online security in mind and avoid such links. As a result of the hackers’ tireless efforts to make your life harder, eventually your computer will start running slower and crash. This nasty program is nothing but the nth adware application that you definitely do not need. In order to prevent even more dangerous parasites from entering your device, do not hesitate and make sure you remove SnapSearch immediately. If you decide to do so manually, you can follow the description below.

How Can I Remove SnapSearch Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the SnapSearch 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.

STEP 1: Uninstall SnapSearch from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete SnapSearch from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove SnapSearch from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall SnapSearch from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the SnapSearch 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.

STEP 2 : Remove SnapSearch from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove SnapSearch Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.