Remove TheMaskSearch

What can be mentioned about this infection

TheMaskSearch is categorized as a reroute virus, a somewhat low-level threat that shouldn’t do direct harm to your machine. Most of the users may be lost when they notice the hijacker set up, as they do not realize they themselves accidentally installed it. It is distributed via software packages so if you encounter it residing in your system, you probably recently installed free programs. A browser hijacker is not classified as malevolent and therefore should not harm. You will, however, experience continuous redirects to sponsored websites, because that is why they even exist. Those websites are not always not dangerous so if you entered a hazardous portal, you could end up with a much more serious infection on your operating system. We don’t advise keeping it as it will present no beneficial features. If you wish to go back to normal surfing, you must uninstall TheMaskSearch.
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What methods do browser hijackers use to infect

It could not be known to you that free software usually has extra items adjoined. Adware, redirect viruses and other probably unnecessary programs may come as those extra offers. Those added items are hidden in Advanced (Custom) settings so pick those settings to avoid installing all kinds of undesirable rubbish. All you need to do if there is something attached is deselect it/them. They will install automatically if you use Default mode because they fail to make you aware of anything attached, which permits those items to set up. You should remove TheMaskSearch as it set up onto your PC without asking.

Why must you terminate TheMaskSearch?

You will realize rather quickly that it alters your browser’s settings as soon as you install the hijacker. The site the hijacker is promoting will be set as your homepage, new tabs and search engine. All popular browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, will have those changes carried out. If you want to be able to undo the changes, you will have to first eliminateTheMaskSearch. A search engine will be displayed on your new home website but we do not encourage using it because it will expose you to loads of advertisement content, so as to reroute you. The browser hijacker is aiming to make as much profit as possible, which is why those reroutes would be happening. You will be rerouted to all types of weird portals, which makes hijackers highly aggravating  deal with. While those reroutes are plenty irritating they can also be quite dangerous. You might come across damaging program when being rerouted, so do not expect the redirects to always be harmless. It’s suggested delete TheMaskSearch as soon as it makes itself known as only then will you be able to avert a more serious threat.

TheMaskSearch removal

It should be much easier if you acquired anti-spyware applications and had it uninstallTheMaskSearch for you. If you opt for by hand TheMaskSearch removal, you will need to locate all connected applications yourself. Still, instructions on how to abolish TheMaskSearch will be presented below this article.Download Removal Toolto remove TheMaskSearch

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Learn how to remove TheMaskSearch from your computer

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

Step 1. Uninstall TheMaskSearch from Windows XP

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

Step 2. Uninstall TheMaskSearch from Windows 7 and Vista

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

Step 3. Uninstall TheMaskSearch from Windows 8

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

Step 4. Remove TheMaskSearch 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 TheMaskSearch.
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 TheMaskSearch 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 TheMaskSearch 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.