GamerzLand Search Extension

If you have downloaded GamerzLand Search Extension, you must have been convinced that this is the extension you need to install onto your Google Chrome browser. At the time of research, this add-on was promising to provide users with “instant web search to top games website.” The official download page is lg.gamerz-land.com/gamerzlandb/gamerzlandb/n/zz/, but the installer is actually found at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gamerzland-search/gghipbogfjhaapnkfoppeinnhakehnln. It is known that the Chrome web store, from time to time, hosts unreliable and malicious extensions, which is why you always need to be cautious about what you install from this source. Even if the extension has tons of users and favorable reviews – which is not the case with the discussed add-on – you still want to be cautious so as not to let in malicious pieces of software. So, should you remove GamerzLand Search Extension because it is malicious? Things are not as straightforward when it comes to this potentially unwanted program (PUP), and if you are not sure why you might want to delete it, continue reading.

According to our research team, the suspicious GamerzLand Search Extension has been active since late October 2017, and so it is not that new anymore. All in all, because it is not spread actively, it is only now being brought to the attention of malware researchers. At this time, it appears that this strange extension is primarily spread in the United Stated and United Kingdom. As mentioned already, users can acquire this Chrome extension via the Chrome web store; however, in most cases, they encounter it via ads and pop-ups shown on unreliable file-sharing websites. Unfortunately, GamerzLand Search is most likely to be bundled with third-party software in this case. Whether or not the software the PUP comes bundled with is malicious is hard to say, and it is strongly suggested that you install a malware scanner to inspect your operating system. Hopefully, you are informed that no other threats besides the potentially unwanted program exist, but if that is not the case, make sure you delete all infections ASAP.

When installing the GamerzLand Search Extension, you might be introduced to a notification informing you that the PUP can change your search settings to gmrlnd.com. The extension changes the default search provider, and if you enter search keywords into the address bar, you are routed via gmrlnd.com to search.yahoo.com (Yahoo Search). That is, of course, if you keep Yahoo Search as your preferred search tool. GamerzLand Search allows you to switch between search.yahoo.com, addictinggames.com, shockwave.com, and y8.com search engines. Should you trust any of them? Considering that you are redirected to them via gmrlnd.com, you need to think about the possibility of being exposed to sponsored content. In general, the service that the PUP provides you with is not considered to be useful, and if you agree with that, you should not hesitate to delete it from your Google Chrome browser for any longer. You should also consider deleting this threat if you are not happy about its creator spying on you and your virtual activity, which it can do using tracking cookies and similar technologies.

You can install anti-malware software to scan your operating system, identify and remove the existing threats, and reinstate reliable, full-time protection. Without a doubt, that is the best option you have. Even if GamerzLand Search Extension is the only undesirable piece of software on your PC, you still want it to install software that can help you keep your operating system protected and malware-free in the future. If you are not ready to take this important step, you will need to erase all existing infections, and you will have to do it manually. You can delete GamerzLand Search Extension using the guide below, and, hopefully, you will be able to find the removal guides for other active threats on this website as well. If you cannot seem to find the information you need, or you have questions about the PUP and its removal, do not hesitate to leave a comment below. We are here to help you.

GamerzLand Search Removal

1. Launch Google Chrome and tap keys Alt+F together.
2. In the menu on the right click More tools.
3. Click Extension to access all installed extensions.
4. Click the recycle bin next to the unwanted add-on.
5. Select Remove and then restart the browser.