How to remove lkysearch

Easy methods to find and delete Lkysearchds Search browser hijacker

Threat Summary

Here, you will be guided with easy & recommended methods to find and remove lkysearch unwanted application in computer. Also, you can read about actually what this browser hijacker virus is, what it does, how did you get this infection in computer, and then you can go with our instructions to get rid of it.

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This rough application is designed to make changes in browser’s settings, run malicious advertisements campaigns and generate revenue from its developers. Also, this nasty malware is designed to collect your browsing-related data or other sensitive information. So, lkysearch browser hijacker removal is necessary.

Lkysearchds Search as browser hijacker – able to hijack your browser by making several unwanted changes in browser’s settings

Like other browser hijackers, this dubious application operates by modifying the default homepage, new tab URLs and search engine of your browser with addresses of some fake search engines. It also adds some fake browser helper objects (BHOs), unwanted extensions, add-ons, plug-ins or toolbars in your browser that are designed to monitor your online activities.

lkysearch browser hijacker is potentially unwanted program (PUP) that lands on your computer without your knowledge. Cybercriminals use malicious tricks to distribute this infection into your computer. Once installed or attackers gain access to your computer, they will start modifying browser’s settings and/or System’s settings.

This browser hijacker virus changes browser preferences in order to force browser’s search to redirect you to Lkysearchds-Akamaihd.net websites.

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These misleading websites are designed to tricks you into visiting other malicious websites, and installing some other potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), browser hijackers or malware in your computer. So, we recommended you to stop visiting any of these websites associated with Lkysearchds Search virus, and avoid using their bogus services.

Once installed, they will not only start modifying or corrupting settings of browser and/or System, but also collecting your personal information stored in your device or on the web. lkysearch virus activates different tracking technologies like cookies, web beacons, scrip, etc to harvest your sensitive details.

They can collect your some information such as IP address, geographical location, visited websites, search queries, typed words, username & password of your various accounts, banking information and more details. These collected data can be shared with other attackers or third parties to generate some income from them. So, it is important to remove Lkysearchds Search browser hijacker from computer as soon as possible to prevent System from further attacks.

How did you get lkysearch redirect virus in computer?

Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), browser hijackers or malware like SearchAnything.co can be distributed through unofficial/unknown websites, peer-to-peer file sharing network, fake software downloaders, installers and updaters, and other third parties’ sources.

PUAs or malware can also be downloaded/installed from other software package as additional offers. This false marketing mechanism of packaging regular or legitimate software with PUAs, malware or viruses is known as ‘Software Bundling Method’ – is the mostly used mechanism by cybercriminals.

These malicious additions or unnecessary programs can easily be removed by unticking their checkboxes in ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ settings in software package setup during installation. But in case if you choose ‘Recommended/Quick/Express’ settings instead of choosing ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ settings in software installation setup, then you install all additional programs included in software package into computer and this way, all malicious additions can also be installed.

Sometimes, PUAs, adware or malware are distributed through malicious ads or popups that are designed to execute certain scripts. So, you should alert while surfing online and avoid downloading/installing any applications from unofficial/unknown sources, and avoid clicking any links/ads displayed by untrustworthy websites.

System is already infected with Lkysearchds Search browser hijacker: What next?

Note that cybercriminals never notify you actually when they will start infecting your machine, monitoring your online activities and collecting your sensitive or personal data. So, it is your responsibility to be alert from any attacks. You should keep all software including Operating System, antivirus software, and other software installed in your computer up-to-date.

Updating Operating System and all other software installed in computer can fix any problems associated with such software and improves performances as well. Cybercriminals can take advantages of Software’s flaw and trigger harmful malware in your computer. So, you can fix these flaws and other problem associated with the software installed in your computer by updating it to latest version if update is available.

If System is already infected with Lkysearchds Search virus, then you can go with our automatic method of malware removal to get rid of it. Automatic method offers you can find all threats including latest malware in computer with some powerful antivirus software, and then you can delete all detected threats with just single-click.

However, you can also try our manual method of malware removal. Manual methods offer you to find threats or malicious files in each System locations, and then you can delete them. Manual methods require lot of technical knowledge to implement and it consumes lot of time. So, if you don’t have enough time to implement manual steps, you can find and remove lkysearch malware with antivirus software.

After System scan is finished, please check if problem is resolved, and if not, then you can re-scan your computer for malware or viruses with antimalware to get rid of it. Also, you should regular check the updates for the antivirus software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove lkysearch:

Remove the related items of lkysearch using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing lkysearch issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (lkysearch) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to lkysearch removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to lkysearch still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove lkysearch plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in lkysearch removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete lkysearch (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.