How to remove TechResultsSearch (Mac)
Simple guide for TechResultsSearch removal
TechResultsSearch is an app that serves various advertisements and promotes a fake search engine. Hence, it works like adware and browser hijacker both. Like other apps of adware and browser hijacker belonging, it is very likely that it functions as data gatherer as well. The application is also called a potentially unwanted application because of stealthy methods for distribution that leads its stealth installation. Other applications similar to this – that option the dual character – adware and browser hijackers are – DefaultExplorer, LauncherSetup and StandBoost.
As said in the previous paragraph, TechResultsSearch aims to generate ad-based revenue. Usually, adware applications deliver pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons or other advertisements. It is very likely that the ads shown by such apps have third party graphical content in them. This feature of the ads significantly diminishes the web browsing experience as they often limit the websites’ visibility and downgrade the web browsing speed. Also, the TechResultsSearch ads are often designed to promote various shady pages or download PUAs or malware by running certain scripts.
Additionally, TechResultsSearch hijacks the installed web browsers and changes the default homepage, new tab page and search engine options. It sets the address of the promoted URL to these options. Upon that, the users are forced to visit this site all the time when they open their browsing tab and enter any queries on the URL search bar. As said, TechResultsSearch promotes an address of a fake search engine- a browsing tool that displays search result generated by some legit web searching tools like Google.com, Bing.com or Search.yahoo.com and often the result pages are filled with sponsored ads and links.
Furthermore, it is likely that TechResultsSearch functions as data gatherer that targets IP addresses, Search queries, Viewed pages, URLs visited, ISP, Geo-locations and other data related to the users’ browsing session. This may cause the huge risk of privacy, identity exposure, monetary loss and other more severe consequences. This is the main reason why you should perform TechResultsSearch removal without delay. Below the post, you will find both manual as well as automatic guide to how to delete this unwanted app and all associated components from the OS and web browsers.
How did TechResultsSearch infiltrate my computer?
TechResultsSearch app is often found to be distributed through fake installer promoted on various deceptive, potentially malicious pages. Also, they can be used to distribute malicious software like Trojans, Ransomware. Apart from this, software bundling most prevalent in such unwanted applications distribution. In deceptive bundling, packing of one app is done with unwanted and malicious additions. Usually, the PUAs are distributed as additional or extra apps with regular software.
This additional offer can be declined within the download/ install and similar setups by using Custom/Advanced option or un-ticking some checkboxes. However, not all users do that. They simply rush the download and skip most of the installation steps and lead to the inadvertent installation of unwanted application. In some cases, PUAs download/ installation is caused when users click on advertisements that are designed to run certain scripts.
How to prevent PUAs installation?
Always use official websites and direct links for any software download. Pay attention during download/ installation moment – analyze each step using Custom/Advanced option and manually opt out all additionally attached apps and decline all offers. Do not click on any intrusive ads – they always open some questionable pages and/or sometimes cause unwanted download by running certain scripts. Never interact with any dubious content or pop-up asking you about update or altering about system infection. Prefer only official software developers’ page for any updates required. Also, employ a reputable antivirus tool for adequate PC protection all the time.
Special Offer (For Macintosh)
TechResultsSearch can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful antimalware scanner to help you getting rid of this virus
Remove Files and Folders Related to TechResultsSearch
Open the “Menu” bar and click the “Finder” icon. Select “Go” and click on “Go to Folder…”
Step 1: Search the suspicious and doubtful malware generated files in /Library/LaunchAgents folder
Type /Library/LaunchAgents in the “Go to Folder” option
In the “Launch Agent” folder, search for all the files that you have recently downloaded and move them to “Trash”. Few of the examples of files created by browser-hijacker or adware are as follow, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.Itvbit.plist”, installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, and “kuklorest.update.plist” and so on.
Step 2: Detect and remove the files generated by the adware in “/Library/Application” Support folder
In the “Go to Folder..bar”, type “/Library/Application Support”
Search for any suspicious newly added folders in “Application Support” folder. If you detect any one of these like “NicePlayer” or “MPlayerX” then send them to “Trash” folder.
Step 3: Look for the files generated by malware in /Library/LaunchAgent Folder:
Go to Folder bar and type /Library/LaunchAgents
You are in the “LaunchAgents” folder. Here, you have to search for all the newly added files and move them to “Trash” if you find them suspicious. Some of the examples of suspicious files generated by malware are “myppes.download.plist”, “installmac.AppRemoved.plist”, “kuklorest.update.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist” and so on.
Step4: Go to /Library/LaunchDaemons Folder and search for the files created by malware
Type /Library/LaunchDaemons in the “Go To Folder” option
In the newly opened “LaunchDaemons” folder, search for any recently added suspicious files and move them to “Trash”. Examples of some of the suspicious files are “com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist”, “com.avickUpd.plist”, “com.myppes.net-preference.plist”, “com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist” and so on.
Step 5: Use Combo Cleaner Anti-Malware and Scan your Mac PC
The malware infections could be removed from the Mac PC if you execute all the steps mentioned above in the correct way. However, it is always advised to be sure that your PC is not infected. It is suggested to scan the work-station with “Combo Cleaner Anti-virus”.
Special Offer (For Macintosh)
TechResultsSearch can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful antimalware scanner to help you getting rid of this virus
Once the file gets downloaded, double click on combocleaner.dmg installer in the newly opened window. Next is to open the “Launchpad” and press on “Combo Cleaner” icon. It is advised to wait until “Combo Cleaner” updates the latest definition for malware detection. Click on “Start Combo Scan” button.
A depth scan of your Mac PC will be executed in order to detect malware. If the Anti-virus scan report says “no threat found” then you can continue with guide further. On the other hand, it is recommended to delete the detected malware infection before continuing.
Now the files and folders created by the adware is removed, you have to remove the rogue extensions from the browsers.
Remove TechResultsSearch from Internet Browsers
Delete Doubtful and Malicious Extension from Safari
Go to “Menu Bar” and open “Safari” browser. Select “Safari” and then “Preferences”
In the opened “preferences” window, select “Extensions” that you have recently installed. All such extensions should be detected and click the “Uninstall” button next to it. If you are doubtful then you can remove all the extensions from “Safari” browser as none of them are important for smooth functionality of the browser.
In case if you continue facing unwanted webpage redirections or aggressive advertisements bombarding, you can reset the “Safari” browser.
“Reset Safari”
Open the Safari menu and choose “preferences…” from the drop-down menu.
Go to the “Extension” tab and set the extension slider to “Off” position. This disables all the installed extensions in the Safari browser
Next step is to check the homepage. Go to “Preferences…” option and choose “General” tab. Change the homepage to your preferred URL.
Also check the default search-engine provider settings. Go to “Preferences…” window and select the “Search” tab and select the search-engine provider that you want such as “Google”.
Next is to clear the Safari browser Cache- Go to “Preferences…” window and select “Advanced” tab and click on “Show develop menu in the menu bar.“
Go to “Develop” menu and select “Empty Caches”.
Remove website data and browsing history. Go to “Safari” menu and select “Clear History and Website Data”. Choose “all history” and then click on “Clear History”.
Remove Unwanted and Malicious Plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox
Delete TechResultsSearch add-ons from Mozilla Firefox
Open the Firefox Mozilla browser. Click on the “Open Menu” present in the top right corner of the screen. From the newly opened menu, choose “Add-ons”.
Go to “Extension” option and detect all the latest installed add-ons. Select each of the suspicious add-ons and click on “Remove” button next to them.
In case if you want to “reset” the Mozilla Firefox browser then follow the steps that has been mentioned below.
Reset Mozilla Firefox Settings
Open the Firefox Mozilla browser and click on “Firefox” button situated at the top left corner of the screen.
In the new menu, go to “Help” sub-menu and choose “Troubleshooting Information”
In the “Troubleshooting Information” page, click on “Reset Firefox” button.
Confirm that you want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to default by pressing on “Reset Firefox” option
The browser will get restarted and the settings changes to factory default
Delete Unwanted and Malicious Extensions from Google Chrome
Open the chrome browser and click on “Chrome menu”. From the drop down option, choose “More Tools” and then “Extensions”.
In the “Extensions” option, search for all the recently installed add-ons and extensions. Select them and choose “Trash” button. Any third-party extension is not important for the smooth functionality of the browser.
Reset Google Chrome Settings
Open the browser and click on three line bar at the top right side corner of the window.
Go to the bottom of the newly opened window and select “Show advanced settings”.
In the newly opened window, scroll down to the bottom and choose “Reset browser settings”
Click on the “Reset” button on the opened “Reset browser settings” window
Restart the browser and the changes you get will be applied
The above mentioned manual process should be executed as it is mentioned. It is a cumbersome process and requires a lot of technical expertise. And hence it is advised for technical experts only. To be sure that your PC is free from malware, it is better that you scan the work-station with a powerful anti-malware tool. The automatic malware removal application is preferred because it doesn’t requires any additional technical skills and expertise.
Special Offer (For Macintosh)
TechResultsSearch can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful antimalware scanner to help you getting rid of this virus
Download the application and execute it on the PC to begin the depth scanning. Once the scanning gets completed, it shows the list of all the files related to TechResultsSearch. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.
