Remove MetaSearch Homepage

Suddenly MetaSearch took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.

MetaSearch is classified as a browser hijacker. If it manages to trick you into permitting its installation, you can expect to receive a daily dose of issues, shortly after it settles in your system. That’s because, once in, the program can implement all kinds of changes to your computer, without seeking your approval first. It can do whatever it wants to do, and you’ll be stuck to deal with the consequences. By leaving MetaSearch to wreak havoc on your system, you would put both yourself and your computer in harm’s way. That’s why it’s best to delete the browser add-on as soon as you possibly can. You’ll spare yourself a ton of issues and headaches.

How did I get infected with?

MetaSearch relies on deception and finesse when it comes to sneaking in your system undetected. It tricks you into agreeing to its installation without you even realizing it. You find out that you allowed it in, only after it switches your default search engine and homepage to metasearch.com. More often than not, the hijacker slithers its way into your system by hitching a ride with freeware. Most users are not careful enough when they’re dealing with freeware installations, and don’t bother reading the terms and conditions. Instead, they agree to all of them in haste, and that’s exactly what you should do if you want to end up with malware, viruses, or a hijacker like MetaSearch. If you don’t, be more attentive.

Why is this dangerous?

MetaSearch will slow down your computer’s performance to a crawl, your system will start to experience frequent crashes, and, among other things, it will threaten your personal security. The tool is designed to keep a close eye on your browsing activities, catalog them, and then send the collected data to the unknown third parties behind it. Once it falls into the hands of these people, they can use it however they see fit, and there’s nothing you can do to stop them. As was already mentioned, the hijacker can make any and all changes it feels like making. For example, it can change your settings and block you from visiting your favorite websites. It can also choose to redirect you to quickmetasearch.com, linkshelper.com, and other similar domains. Don’t forget about the bombardment of unreliable pop-up ads, the grave security risk, and the fact that MetaSearch has a green light to install all kinds of malware, viruses, etc. It’s not surprising that experts advise users to delete it immediately after they realize it has infected their system. Do what’s best for you and your PC, and get rid of the application as soon as possible.

How to Remove MetaSearch virus

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

The MetaSearch adware is specifically designed to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.

STEP 1: Uninstall MetaSearch from Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Clean MetaSearch from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer

STEP 3: Permanently Remove MetaSearch leftovers from the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall MetaSearch from your computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the MetaSearch search software and click on uninstall/change. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove MetaSearch homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the MetaSearch by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

How to Permanently Remove MetaSearch Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

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