Chromesearch1.info

Chromesearch1.info might look like a regular search engine you can use every single day, but that is not something we would recommend. In fact, if you have this program on-board, it would be for the best to remove Chromesearch1.info immediately. A browser hijacker may not be an extreme security threat, but it could be easily exploited by cyber criminals to promote unfamiliar content. You have to protect yourself and your computer from such instances, and that involves acquiring a powerful antispyware tool. A computer security application of your choice will let you know whether your system is compromised or not.

The best way to avoid this browser hijacker is to stay away from file-sharing websites that are hosted on Russian servers. According to our research, Chromesearch1.info was created in Russia, and so it will mostly be distributed via Russian channels. Of course, that does not mean that only users in the Russian Federation and other Russian-speaking countries can get infected with this threat. Programs do not recognize national borders and other linguistic obstacles. As long as the installer file is included in the software package, you might as well end up with this program on your system. And it is obvious that Chromesearch1.info will not be the only unfamiliar application on-board.

In fact, when your default homepage suddenly changes to this domain, it is one of the best tell-tale signs out there that you may have several unwanted programs installed on your computer, and you most definitely have to deal with them immediately. The problem with potentially unwanted programs is that they do not look like anything dangerous, and they may remain on your computer unnoticed for a long while, collecting data about your web browsing habits and other important information. Most of the time, unwanted programs do that because of monetary purposes.

We could say the same about Chromesearch1.info, too. It not just modifies your browser’s settings. The program also employs a custom version of the Google Search engine, thus making sure that your search results will be modified according to the information the program has collected about you. In other words, the hijacker will deliver a customized content that you will probably find attractive. When you see the information you wanted to find, you are more likely to interact with it. This is exactly what the browser hijacker wants from you. Every single click you make generates a monetary profit for this program.

This pay-per-click system is seemingly harmless, but we cannot forget that the content delivered by this browser hijacker is not reviewed. In other words, Chromesearch1.info does not know whether the links in the search results are reliable, nor does it care. Usually, a browser hijacker’s privacy policy does not cover third-party content, and so almost anyone can make use of this program to deliver their potentially harmful content. Thus, although browser hijackers do not intend to distribute malware, they may unwittingly become part of a malware distribution network. Consequently, having a browser hijacker on your computer is obviously a very risky affair.

Just because Chromesearch1.info looks like a custom version of the Google Search engine, it does not mean you should trust this program. After all, when an application arrives at your computer without your permission, it is enough of a reason to get rid of that application. On top of that, if the program in question can lead to even more serious security issues, there is no time to waste: You have to remove Chromesearch1.info, and you have to do it now.

Although this browser hijacker does not have an entry in the list of installed programs, it does not mean there is no way to delete it. You can restore your browser’s settings to default to get rid of the Chromesearch1.info homepage, and then scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner to look for other potential threats. For all you know, there might be several other programs that require your attention, and you should not leave potentially unwanted programs on your system because you can never know where that might lead you.

If you think you need more help with this browser hijacker, please leave us a comment. Our team will be more than willing to assist you.

How to Remove Chromesearch1.info

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T and go to Internet Options.
2. Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
3. Select Delete personal settings. Click Reset.
4. Press Close.

Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and go to Settings.
2. Click Show advanced settings at the bottom of the page.
3. Scroll down and press Reset settings.
4. Click Reset.

Firefox

1. Press Alt+H and go to Troubleshooting information.
2. Click Refresh Firefox at the top right of the new tab.
3. Click Refresh Firefox again and press Finish.