How to remove Search.searchptp2.com

About this infection in short

Search.searchptp2.com is a hijacker categorized as a somewhat minor infection. Installation is usually accidental and the majority of users are uncertain about how it occurred. The most common way hijackers spread is using freeware bundles. No need to worry about the browser intruder doing direct harm to your system as it’s not thought to be malicious. Nevertheless, it could redirect to promoted websites. Hijackers don’t filter through the portals so you may be redirected to one that would lead to a malware threat. You will gain nothing by keeping the browser hijacker. You ought to delete Search.searchptp2.com since it doesn’t belong on your PC.
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How did the browser hijacker enter your PC

Free software generally travel along with additional offers. It might have adware, redirect viruses and various unwanted tools added to it. People frequently end up permitting hijackers and other not wanted programs to install since they don’t select Advanced or Custom settings during freeware installation. Make sure you uncheck everything that appears in Advanced settings. By selecting Default settings, you give those items the authorization they require to install automatically. If it arrived in your PC, terminate Search.searchptp2.com.

Why must I uninstall Search.searchptp2.com?

Your browser’s settings will be changed as soon as the browser hijacker manages to arrive in your computer. The browser hijacker’s performed modifications include setting its sponsored site as your homepage, and it will be able to do that without getting your consent. Whether you are using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, they will all be affected. And it may stop you from modifying the settings back unless you firstly erase Search.searchptp2.com from your machine. Your new home web page will have a search engine, which we do not recommend using as it will expose you to plenty of sponsored content, in order to reroute you. This would occur because hijackers want to generate as much traffic as possible for those portals in order to gain profit. Those redirects can be highly troublesome as you will end up on odd portals. Even if the browser hijacker is not harmful itself, it can still cause serious outcomes. You might experience the ‘pleasure’ of running into malicious software when being redirected, so the reroutes are not always non-harmful. To block this from occurring, erase Search.searchptp2.com from your OS.

How to eliminate Search.searchptp2.com

It ought to be much easier if you downloaded spyware uninstallation programs and used it abolish Search.searchptp2.com for you. Going with manual Search.searchptp2.com uninstallation means you will have to identify the reroute virus yourself. If you scroll down, you will notice a guide to help you remove Search.searchptp2.com.Download Removal Toolto remove Search.searchptp2.com

* WiperSoft scanner, published on this site, is intended to be used only as a detection tool. More info on WiperSoft. To use the removal functionality, you will need to purchase the full version of WiperSoft. If you wish to uninstall WiperSoft, click here.

Learn how to remove Search.searchptp2.com from your computer

• 1. Uninstall Search.searchptp2.com from Windows XP
• 2. Uninstall Search.searchptp2.com from Windows 7 and Vista
• 3. Uninstall Search.searchptp2.com from Windows 8
• 4. Remove Search.searchptp2.com and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
• 5. Remove Search.searchptp2.com and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
• 6. Remove Search.searchptp2.com and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
• 7. How to reset your browser?

Step 1. Uninstall Search.searchptp2.com from Windows XP

1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select Search.searchptp2.com or other the suspicious program and click Remove.

Step 2. Uninstall Search.searchptp2.com from Windows 7 and Vista

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on the Search.searchptp2.com or other program that you wish to remove.
5. Uninstall it.

Step 3. Uninstall Search.searchptp2.com from Windows 8

1. Access the Metro UI menu.
2. Start typing Control Panel. Open it.
3. Click Programs and Features.
4. Select Search.searchptp2.com or other unwanted application.
5. Click the Uninstall button.

Step 4. Remove Search.searchptp2.com and other malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

1. Run Internet Explorer and press Alt+X simultaneously.
2. Afterwards, open Manage add-ons and choose Toolbars and Extensions.
3. From the provided list remove all suspicious extensions including Search.searchptp2.com.
4. Navigate to Search Providers. Erase the current search tool and pick a new one as your default.
5. Save the changes you made and leave this window.
6. Now press Alt+X one more time and select Internet Options.
7. Access the General tab and replace this home page with the one you trust (google.com , yahoo.com , msn.com)
8. To finish the procedure, tap OK.

Step 5. Remove Search.searchptp2.com and malicious Extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time.
2. Move your cursor to Extensions and locate the suspicious and undesirable entries.
3. Next to the chosen extensions, tap the Remove button.
4. Press Alt+T and select Options. Access the General tab.
5. In General tab, remove the unreliable home page and choose another, like Google.com, Yahoo.com
6.  Choose Search tab.
7. Delete the unwanted search provider and choose your new search. Click OK.

Step 6. Remove Search.searchptp2.com and all malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

1. Run Google Chrome and tap Alt+F.
2. Click More Tools and choose Extensions.
3. Eliminate the undesirable extensions from the list.
4. Access Settings and navigate to Open a page or a set of pages that you can find under On startup.
5. Press Set pages and replace the current home page with another one.
6. Click OK and select Manage Search Engines (under search).
7. Remove the current search engine and select a new one.
8. Click Done and restart Google Chrome.

Step 7. How to reset your browser?

• 7.1. Reset Internet Explorer
• 7.2. Reset Mozilla Firefox
• 7.3. Reset Google Chrome
• 7.4. Safari Browser

7.1) Reset Internet Explorer

1. Launch your browser and tap Alt+T or click Tools > Internet Options icon at the top right corner.
2. Click on the Advanced tab and press Reset button.
3. Tick a box next to Delete personal Settings and press the Reset button again.
4. Restart your browser.

7.2) Reset Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your browser and tap Alt+H.
2. Click Help > Troubleshooting Information.
3. Now Click Refresh Firefox.
4. Click the Refresh Firefox button again.

7.3) Reset Google Chrome

1. Open your browser and tap Alt+F or click on 3 Stripes icon at the top right corner
2. Select Settings and Click Show advanced settings at end of the page.
3. Click Reset settings button.
4. Click the Reset button.

7.4) Safari Browser

1. Launch your Safari browser.
2. Select Safari Settings (top-right corner).
3. Choose Reset Safari.... from the drop-down menu.
4. A warning dialog box containing all items that you wish to delete will appear. These items are checked by default.
5. Make sure that the items you want to erase are checked.
6. Press the Reset button.
7. Your Safari browser will automatically restart.