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Social2Search is a social search engine that “gives you results based on what your friends share”. It also messes with your browser settings, bombards you with unwanted pop-up ads, slows down the PC speed and overall destroys your browsing experience. Of course, Social2Search’s developers don’t inform you about any of the serious problems their creation poses. No, hackers are not that honest. They try to present Social2Search as a practical, fun application whose sources are social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linkedln, etc. In reality, though, Social2Search is a PC virus. An adware-type PC virus, to be precise. Social2Search seems to be rather harmless because the longer you keep the infection on board, the more damage it causes. What does that mean? It means you have to take action ASAP and uninstall this sneaky infection on the spot. You have no reason to keep any virtual parasite of any kind on your system, let alone such a deceiving one. Do the right thing. Get rid of the virus. “Social2Search seamlessly integrates with your regular search habits”, claims its official website. However, you will soon realize that there isn’t anything seamless about Social2Search’s manipulations. To begin with, the virus makes various unauthorized changes in your browser settings. Is your permission required? Not even slightly. Social2Search only has one goal – to inject all your browsers with commercials. In order to achieve it, the virus might even modify your default browser homepage/default search engine. Also, you may notice some additional toolbars that got installed behind your back. Are you curious to find out why Social2Search is so stubborn when it comes to generating ads? This program comes for free. As you could imagine, its developers need another monetizing technique to gain profit. That’s where the ads come in handy. Thanks to the pay-per-click mechanism crooks successfully make easy money out of displaying commercials. Unfortunately, that puts you in danger. Social2Search doesn’t discriminate between safe and unsafe advertisements; both bring revenue to hackers. That means your PC screen is currently flooded with potentially harmful web links which could lead you to incredibly dangerous websites. Is this really a risk you’re willing to take? Clicking a corrupted web link disguised as some attractive product deal will automatically bring malware to you. To make sure you prevent that, stay away from all pop-ups Social2Search tirelessly generates. Keep in mind you’re dealing with a nasty infection which displays utterly unreliable and sponsored web links. It also causes your browser to frequently crash or freeze. In addition, Social2Search spies on your personal information thus jeopardizing your privacy as well.

How did I get infected with?

The most common scenario is that Social2Search got installed without your consent. How is that even possible, you may ask? Bundled software. Being among the most popular virus distribution methods out there, freeware/shareware bundles are very effective and very stealthy. The problem is, all types of infections travel the Web bundled – from adware and browser hijackers to Trojan horses and even vicious ransomware viruses. It goes without saying that you could seriously compromise your own computer in the blink of an eye. In order not to do that, pay attention to the programs you download. Remember, skipping installation steps is an extremely ill-advised thing to do. Take your time instead of rushing; you won’t regret it. Opting for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard, for example, will prevent virus installation. It surely is time-consuming but do you think removing a virus takes less time? It doesn’t. Always check out the bundled programs thoroughly beforehand and check out the Terms and Conditions as well. Same piece of advice goes for the EULA (End User License Agreement) – reading it will help you keep your computer infection-free.

Why are these ads dangerous?

It’s impossible not to notice the never-ending parade of Social2Search’s advertisements. Hackers do know how to draw your attention. For starters, these pesky commercials cover all websites you visit. You might also be interested to know that Social2Search is compatible with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Yes, the parasite takes down all three of the most commonly used browsers out there. Social2Search’s malicious browser extension or add-on is the reason why you’re constantly stumbling across various pop-ups in various shapes. That includes product deals, coupons, discounts, pop-up ads and pop-under ads and banner ads and interstitial ads. As mentioned, what all these web links have in common is the fact they’re sponsored and very dangerous.  Social2Search will redirect you to some specific pages thus putting you in great danger. The question is, why would you keep this nuisance on board when all it has in store for you are problems and threats? To remove Social2Search manually, please follow the detailed removal guide you’ll find down below.

How Can I Remove Social2Search Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Social2Search 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 Social2Search from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete Social2Search from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Social2Search from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Social2Search from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Social2Search 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 Social2Search 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 Social2Search 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.