How to Remove Search9+ Adware (Free Instructions)

Search9+ Adware Threat Summary

THREAT NAME	Search9+ Adware
THREAT TYPE	Adware, Browser Hijacker, Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)
AFFECTED BROWSER SETTINGS	Homepage, New Tab Homepage and Default Search Engine
DISTRIBUTION METHOD	Bundled software distribution, malicious websites, pop-up, banner ad, and fake Windows update prompts
SYMPTOMS	Intrusive pop-up ads, advertisement banners, desktop notifications from the website even when the browser is closed, suspicious browser extensions are installed without permission, browser settings are changed such as the home page and search engine without permission
REMOVAL	Scan the whole system with iolo System Mechanic all-in-one anti-virus tool or other virus removal tool or manually remove website permissions through the settings in the browser. You can also manually uninstall PUP’s.

How to Avoid Getting Infected With “Search9+”?

Always do your homework and obtain software from reputable sources. Questionable downloading websites, such as illegitimate and free peer-to-peer distribution platforms, file-hosting websites, and other third-party downloaders, regularly offer bundled content. This is how adware like Search9+ is often distributed.

When downloading/installing, it is suggested that you read the terms, examine the alternatives, select the “Advanced or Custom” options, and opt-out of all add-ons. Although the invasive advertisements appear to be legal, they redirect to very suspect sites such as adult dating sites, gambling, pornography and other types of sites.

In the case of such advertising and redirection encounters, the computer should be inspected, and any malicious software, browser extensions, or plug-ins discovered should be removed immediately. If your computer already has rogue programs, we recommend running a comprehensive system scan with iolo System Mechanic to automatically eliminate the dangers.

Here’s an illustration of what “software bundling” may look like:

Search9+ Adware Removal Guide and Step-by-step Instructions

Don’t worry if you’ve become one of Search9many +’s unhappy victims. We’ve compiled a list of the most effective ways to get it out of your browser.

Automatic Removal of Search9+ Adware with iolo System Mechanic

To limit the damage that Search9+ Ransomware might cause, make sure you use the right tools to discover and remove it. Additional viruses may enter the system and run their destructive scripts, further weakening it. Early identification of Search9+ adware in a machine can stop it from spreading and save users’ the time and effort of removing and recovering access to the data.

Cyber security experts recommend iolo System Mechanic as one of the tools to use. This tool may do a thorough system scan and notify the user of any existing infections or other potential threats.

iolo System Mechanic is a trustworthy utility created with the following users in mind:

• Users who are tired of wasting time and money installing software registry cleaners that don’t work.
• Those that are particularly interested in their computer’s functionality
• Those who appreciate the ability to repair a system quickly and reliably.

Steps and Guide on How to Manually Remove Search9+ Ads from Popular OS

• Remove Search9+ Adware from Windows OS
• Remove Search9+ Adware from MAC OS

Uninstall and Remove Search9+ Adware ads From Windows

Step 1 – Press down the “Windows” key and press the letter “R” on the keyboard to bring up the “Run” window and type in “appwiz.cpl”.

Step 2 – In the “Uninstall or Change a Program” screen, look for all the items that are listed and installed without your permission and simply click on “Uninstall” to permanently remove them from the computer and follow the prompts.

Removing the Search9+ Adware From Windows Shortcuts

Step 1 – Right-click on your browser icon and then — left-click on its properties.

Step 2 – In the properties, click the “Shortcut” tab and delete the line (it might be Search9+ Adware or any other malicious webpage) after the “.exe”. and click “Apply” and “Ok”.

You can perform the same steps for any other browser icon/shortcuts like Internet Explorer, Chrome, Edge, etc. Just take note that the shortcuts for the browsers may not be on the desktop.

Uninstalling Search9+ Adware From MAC Operating System

Step 1 – On the menu bar, click “Go” and select “Applications”.

Step 2 – In the “Applications” window, look for all files that relate to Search9+ Adware Toolbar and drag the icon to the trash.

In order for Mac OS users to remove the Search9+ Adware Toolbar, go to the following folders and delete all entries that relate to the Search9+ Adware Toolbar: Application Support, LaunchAgents and LaunchDaemons.

Manual Steps to Disable Search9+ Adware Notifications From Popular Browsers

• Steps for Google Chrome (Windows);
• Steps for Mozilla Firefox;
• Steps for Internet Explorer;
• Steps for MS Edge;
• Steps for Google Chrome (Android);
• Steps for Safari (MAC);

Search9+ Adware Notification Disable For Google Chrome (Windows)

Step 1 – Click on the three dots to access the menu button on the upper right corner of Chrome and click “Settings”.

Step 2 – Click on “Privacy and Security”, click “Site Settings” and then click “Notifications”.

Step 3 – Click the three dots located on the right side of the intrusive website and select “Remove” or “Block”.

Disabling Search9+ Adware Notifications For Mozilla Firefox

Step 1 – Click the menu or three bars located on the upper right corner of Firefox and click “Options”.

Step 2 – In the Options window, select “Privacy & Security”.

Step 3 – Click on the “Permission” section by scrolling down to the bottom part of the page and click “Settings” next to “Notifications”.

Step 4 – In the notifications settings, click on the suspicious website and click the drop-down option and select “Block” and “Save Changes”.

Disabling Search9+ Adware Notifications For Internet Explorer

Step 1 – Click the Gear on the upper right corner of Internet Explorer and click “Internet Options”.

Step 2 – In Internet Options, click “Privacy” and click “Settings”.

Step 3 – Click on all the suspicious websites that are listed and remove them by clicking “Remove”.

Disabling Search9+ Adware Notifications For Microsoft Edge

Step 1 – Click the three dots on the upper right corner of MS Edge and click “Settings”.

Step 2 – Click “Advanced” and click on “Manage Permissions”.

Step 3 – Click on the “X” button right next to the suspicious website to remove it.

Disabling Search9+ Adware Notifications For Google Chrome (on Android)

Step 1 – Tap the three dots to access the menu and tap “Settings”.

Step 2 – Tap “Notifications” in the settings menu.

Step 3 – Look for suspicious websites and tap on the radio buttons right next to them. Please note that the “blue” button means it’s enabled and “grey” means it’s disabled.

Disabling Search9+ Adware Notifications For Safari (Mac)

Step 1 – Click the “Safari” icon and click “Preferences”

Step 2 – Click on the “Websites” tab and select “Notifications”

Step 3 – On the right side of the suspicious website, click on the “Arrow” and click “Deny”.

Manual Steps To Completely Delete Search9+ Adware Extensions From Popular Browsers

• Remove Search9+ Adware from Google Chrome;
• Remove Total Nice FeeSearch9+ Adware from Mozilla Firefox;
• Uninstall Search9+ Adware from Safari;
• Uninstall Search9+ Adware from Edge;
• Remove Search9+ Adware from Internet Explorer.

Removing Search9+ Adware Extension from Google Chrome

Step 1 – Click the Three Dots on the upper right corner of Chrome to access the “menu” and click “More Tools” and “Extensions”.

Step 2 – Look for all unknown extensions and remove them by click “Remove”.

Optional Method: Resetting Chrome to Default Settings

Step 1 – Open the Chrome menu and click on “Settings” and click “Advanced”.

Step 2 – Click the “Restore Settings to Their Original Defaults” and click “Reset Settings” to confirm in the Advanced Options in Chrome.

Removing Search9+ Adware Extension From Mozilla Firefox

Step 1 – Click the Three Bars located on the upper right corner of Firefox and click “Add-ons”.

Step 2 – Click on “Extensions” on the next window and look for all suspicious add-ons and click the 3 dots right next to it and click “Remove”.

Optional Method: Resetting Firefox to Default Settings

Step 1 – Open the menu in Firefox and click “Help” and then click on “Troubleshooting Information”.

Step 2 – In the Troubleshooting Information screen, click on “Refresh Firefox” and click “Refresh Firefox” to confirm.

Eliminating Search9+ Adware Extension from Safari (Mac)

Step 1 – Click the “Safari” button located on the upper left corner and click on “Preferences”.

Step 2 – In the preferences window, click “Extensions” and uninstall all suspicious extensions.

Optional Method: Resetting Safari to Default Settings

Step 1 – Click the “Safari” button and click “Clear History and Website Data”. Select “All History” and click “Clear History” to confirm.

Deleting Search9+ Adware Extension From Microsoft Edge

Step 1 – Open the menu by clicking the three dots on the upper right corner of MS Edge and click “Extension”.

Step 2 – In the next window, uninstall all suspicious extensions by clicking on it and clicking on “Uninstall”. Click “OK” to confirm.

Optional Method: Resetting Microsoft Edge to Default Settings

Step 1 – Open the menu by clicking the three dots in MS Edge and click “Settings”.

Step 2 – Click “Reset Settings” then click “Restore Settings to Their Default Values” and then click “Reset”.

Uninstalling Search9+ Adware Extension from Internet Explorer

Step 1 – Click the gear button on the upper right side of the browser and click on “Manage Add-ons”.

Step 2 – Click the “Toolbars and Extensions” and click on all the add-ons that do not look familiar to you and click “Disable”.

Resetting Internet Explorer to Default Settings

The steps on resetting the settings in Internet Explorer on all versions of the Windows Operating System are similar. Below are the steps:

Step 1 – Open the Internet Explorer menu by clicking the gear icon on Internet Explorer and click on “Internet Options”

Step 2 – In the Internet Options window, click the “Advanced” tab and click on “Reset” to confirm.

Final Words & Advice

We’ve detailed how to uninstall Search9+ from your system manually and, more significantly, automatically with iolo System Mechanic in this guide. You must delete the infected app’s entries from all installed browsers after it has been removed. If you want to ensure that this adware doesn’t return to your computer, you must complete the removal process in its entirety.

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