How to remove Search.coolersearch.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer

Search.coolersearch.com is another malicious browser hijacker that can appear in user’s computer without authorization. It was developed by already known malware developer Imalimedia LTD. Search.coolersearch.com website is identical to Search.iqasearch.com and Search.wondrousmoviessearch.com. And we already know the fame of these websites. Same story with Search.coolersearch.com it promises to enhance user’s browser experience, but in fact, providing users with multiple advertisements and redirects to sponsored websites. It’s up to you to decide whether keep this search engine as your default or get rid of it. We strongly recommend to remove Search.coolersearch.com, because you are risking to expose your personal data to third parties.

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Search.coolersearch.com will not bring any benefits to its users, on contrary it poses a risk to user’s private data. Users who are using Search.coolersearch.com as their default homepage are risking to become a victim of credit card fraud and identity theft. Redirects caused by Search.coolersearch.com can lead user into dangerous websites, like ransomware websites. Also, Search.coolersearch.com is able to install additional programs without user’s confirmation. You may notice some additional toolbars, extensions and add-ons appearing out of nowhere in your web browser. This reflects in great drop of system performance and the browsing experience will be unpleasant.

Search.coolersearch.com is using the same distribution tactic as other browser hijackers, through freeware programs. It is already known methodic when adware or browser hijackers are bundling their installer together with freeware and during the installation the malware will be automatically installed along with freeware application. Most of the times, freeware with bundles are hosted on dubious websites or torrent portals. Therefore, we recommend to avoid visiting those places. However, some advanced cyber criminals can hack the legitimate websites and inject their malicious installer, so we recommend checking the advanced installation option for bundles. Search.coolersearch.com can also be spread through spam email attachments or fake security pop-up ads that may appear on dubious websites. Prevent the infection by following simple rules – never open spam email attachments, never download freeware from unofficial websites and always read the EULA of the software that you pretend to install.

If you got infected with Search.coolersearch.com browser hijacker and want to get rid of it, you will have to remove it from your pc by following our step-by-step removal guide written below. Execute all of the steps in the correct order and you will clean your computer from Search.coolersearch.com hijack. However, during the time that Search.coolersearch.com was on your computer, it could easily download and install additional malicious programs. We recommend to download our automatic removal tool in order to scan your computer for threats. The program is easy to use and after scanning you will be presented with the list of malicious programs found on your computer. All you will have to do is just to select them all and press remove button.

Search.coolersearch.com Removal Instruction

Automatic Removal for Search.coolersearch.com

Symptoms of Search.coolersearch.com infection on your computer can be: computer crashes, unusual homepage or search engine on your browser, unwanted pop-up ads and advertising banners. We recommend to download our automatic removal tool. This removal tool has been tested for Search.coolersearch.com threat removal and it is easy to use.

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Manual Removal Instruction for Search.coolersearch.com

Step 1
UNINSTALL SEARCH.COOLERSEARCH.COM AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Click on the Start button in the left lower corner and select → Control Panel. After that find the Programs and Features (if you are running Windows XP , then click on Add/Remove Programs).
    Search.coolersearch.com remove from Windows - step 1.1
Windows 8/8.1/10
  • If you are running Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating system , then right-click on the Start which is in the lower left corner of the screen. After that select Control Panel and go to Programs/Uninstall a Program.
    Search.coolersearch.com remove from Windows - step 1.2
Uninstall Search.coolersearch.com and related programs
  • In the list of installed programs find the Search.coolersearch.com or any other recently installed suspicious programs.
  • Click on them to select and then click on Uninstall button to remove them.
    Search.coolersearch.com remove from Windows - step 1.3
Step 2
REMOVE SEARCH.COOLERSEARCH.COM FROM YOUR WEB BROWSERS
  • Step 3
Remove suspicious add-ons
  • Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the upper right corner of the browser and select Manage Add-ons.
    Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Internet Explorer - Step 2.1
  • You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Now, find the Search.coolersearch.com and other suspicious add-ons. Disable them by right clicking and selecting Disable:
    Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Internet Explorer - Step 2.2
How to change your homepage if it was modified by browser hijacker:
  • Click on the gear icon (menu) on the upper right corner of the browser and select Internet Options.
  • On General tab remove unwanted URL and enter your desired domain name such as google.com. Click Apply to save changes.
    Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Internet Explorer - Step 2.3
Resetting Internet Explorer browser
  • Click on the gear icon (menu) again and chose Internet options. Go to Advanced tab.
  • Now click on Reset button, the new window should appear. Select the Delete Personal settings option and click on Reset button again. Now you have deteled Search.coolersearch.com completely.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Internet Explorer - Step 2.4
Remove suspicious extensions
  • Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon which is located in the top right corner. Now select Add-ons and go to Extensions.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Mozilla Firefox - Step 2.1
  • Now you can see the list of extensions installed within Mozilla Firefox, simply select Search.coolersearch.com and other suspicious extensions and click on remove button to delete them.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Mozilla Firefox - Step 2.2
Resetting Mozilla Firefox
  • Click on the Firefox menu icon which is on the upper left corner of the browser and click on the question mark. Now, choose Troubleshooting Information option.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Mozilla Firefox - Step 2.3
  • New windows will pop-up where you can see Refresh Firefox to its default state message and Refresh Firefox button. Click this button to remove Search.coolersearch.com completely.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Mozilla Firefox - Step 2.4
Remove suspicious extensions
  • Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon in the upper right corner and select More Tools and then select Extensions.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Google Chrome - Step 2.1
  • Now, find the Search.coolersearch.com and other unwanted extensions and click on trash icon to delete them completely.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Google Chrome - Step 2.2
  • Click on menu icon once again and select Settings and then Manage Search engines it will be right under the Search section.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Google Chrome - Step 2.3
  • Now you will see all of the Search Engines installed in your browser. Remove any suspicious search engines. We advise you to leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Google Chrome - Step 2.4
Resetting Google Chrome
  • Click on menu icon which is on the top right corner of your Google Chrome browser. Now select Settings. Click Show Advanced Settings...
  • Scroll down to the end of the page and find there Reset settings and click on it.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Google Chrome - Step 2.5
  • New window will pop-up where you click on Reset button to confirm the action and remove Search.coolersearch.com completely.
  • Remove Search.coolersearch.com from Google Chrome - Step 2.6
Step 3
FINAL SEARCH.COOLERSEARCH.COM REMOVAL PROCEDURE

After performing all of the steps above you should have all of your web browsers clean of the SEARCH.COOLERSEARCH.COM and other suspicious add-ons and extensions. However to complete the removal procedure we strongly advise to scan your computer with antivirus and anti-malware tools like SpyHunter, HitmanPro 32-bit, HitmanPro 64-bit or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Those programs might help to you find registry entries of malware and remove them safely.

Information added: 01/08/2016 08:10 PM;