Search.nu

Search.nu is regarded as a browser hijacker, and if you want to browse the Internet as usual, you should avoid using Search.nu. The unwanted search engine may be set as your search provided because of freeware. Very often free applications promote various browser extensions, toolbars, and other applications, which is why it is important to read the information provided by the installation wizard. If you do not select the custom installation, which very often enables you to choose what changes will be made within the system, you may find that your browser are altered in the way you do not like.

By eliminating Search.nu from the browsers, you can prevent adverse results. For example, Search.nu may monitor your browsing sessions and generate advertisements that are supposed to match your interests. There are various types of ads. The search results page may contain some links to advertising websites. Moreover, you might come across some pop-up or display ads. If you find any, do not click on them as they lead you to insecure websites, where you may be offered to buy something or try something. Various sponsored advertisements are one of the methods employed by cyber criminals seeking to drive more traffic to their websites, which is why we recommend ignoring the ads presented by Search.nu.

As for the removal of Search.nu, it is important to note that not all browser hijackers can be removed easily. Sometime it is enough to uninstall it and reset the browsers; however, the system is afflicted by some malicious program which promotes the so-called hijacker, so other measures have to be taken. Below you will find a step-by-step removal guide. If you want to try eliminating Search.nu manually, follow the instructions; however, if you do not want to waste your time, you might like to install a spyware removal tool.

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Search.nu Removal

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the program related to Search.nu.

Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the unwanted program.

Windows 8

1. Press the Windows key and type control panel.
2. Click the Control Panel icon.
3. Select Uninstall a program and remove the program that may be related to the changes of the browsers.

Remove Search.nu from the browsers

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T.
2. Click Internet Options and open the Advanced tab.
3. Click Reset.
4. Select the tick box and again click Reset.
5. Click Close.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Press Alt+H.
2. Click Troubleshooting Information.
3. Click Reset Firefox - > Reset Firefox.
4. Click Finish.

Google Chrome

1. Press Alt+F.
2. Go to Tools - > Extensions.
3. Remove the unwanted browser add-on.
4. Click Settings.
5. In the On start-up section, click the last option and click Set pages.
6. In the Search section, click Manage search engine and change the search provider.