How to remove GlobalSearchSystem adware from Mac

What is GlobalSearchSystem?

If your Mac suddenly starts showing a large number of ads, and when you enter the desired request, you are transferred to the wrong place, then your Mac is infected with an ad virus. GlobalSearchSystem is a type of malicious application that infiltrates devices along with free software. GlobalSearchSystem is called an adware because it infects Mac by means of pop-up advertisements, banners, coupons, waiting for clicks. Scammers earn income from clicks on their ads, however, victims get slower device performance. Once installed, virus modifies the browser and system configuration so that users can only visit the pages promoted by GlobalSearchSystem.

If you want to rid the Mac of unwanted mutations, you can easily do so by following this guide.

How to Remove GlobalSearchSystem

1. Remove GlobalSearchSystem Automatically
2. Remove GlobalSearchSystem From Programs and Features
3. Delete Rogue Programs From File Explorer
4. Remove GlobalSearchSystem Adware From Browsers
5. Delete GlobalSearchSystem Notifications
6. Get rid of GlobalSearchSystem pop-ups and notifications on Android
7. How to Protect Your PC From GlobalSearchSystem and Other Adware

Remove Malware Automatically:

The easiest method to stop ads is to run an anti-malware program capable of detecting adware. Norton is a powerful antivirus that protects you against malware, spyware, ransomware and other types of Internet threats. Norton is available for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices.

Norton Antivirus

Other software that may be able to get rid of GlobalSearchSystem
WiperSoft (Windows)

If you are a user of Mac OS X, you can also try Combo Cleaner.
Note: After removing the adware you might still need to disable notifications manually (see the step named Delete GlobalSearchSystem Notifications).

You can also try to remove Stand Boost by hand using the following instructions.

Remove GlobalSearchSystem From Programs and Features:

Go to Programs and Features, uninstall suspicious programs, programs you don’t remember installing, or programs you installed just before GlobalSearchSystem appeared on your browser for the first time. When you are not sure if a program is safe, look for the answer on the Internet.

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. In the Start menu select Settings => Control Panel.
3. Find and click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select the program.
5. Click Remove.

Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. In the Start menu select Control Panel.
3. Find and click Uninstall a program.
4. Select the program.
5. Click Uninstall.

Windows 7:

1. Click Start.
2. In the Start menu select Control Panel.
3. Find and select Programs and Features or Uninstall a program.
4. Select the program.
5. Click Uninstall.

Windows 8 / Windows 8.1:

1. Press and hold Windows key and hit X key.
2. Select Programs and Features from the menu.
3. Select the program.
4. Click Uninstall.

Windows 10:

1. Press and hold Windows key and hit X key.
2. Select Programs and Features from the menu.
3. Select the program.
4. Click Uninstall.

Mac OS:

1. On the top menu select Go => Applications.
2. Drag an unwanted application to the Trash bin.
3. Right-click on the Trash and select Empty Trash.

Delete Rogue Programs From File Explorer:

This step is for experienced computer users. You might accidentally delete something you weren’t supposed to.
Sometimes malicious programs don’t show up in Programs and Features. Check also %ProgramFiles%, %ProgramFiles(x86)%, and especially %AppData% and %LocalAppData% (these are shortcuts; type or copy and paste them into the address bar of File Explorer). If you see folders with unfamiliar names, see what’s inside, google those names to find out if they belong to legitimate programs. Delete the ones that are obviously associated with malware. If you are not sure, back them up before deleting (copy to a different location, for example to a thumb drive).

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Adware From Browsers:

Remove any suspicious extensions or extension you don’t recognize from browsers.

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Adware from Google Chrome:

1. Click on three dots menu button at the top right corner of the window.
2. Select More tools ⇒ Extensions.
3. Click REMOVE to uninstall an extension.
4. Click Remove in the dialog box.

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Adware from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click on menu button and select Add-ons.
2. Go to Extensions tab.
3. To uninstall an add-on, click on Remove button next to it.

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Adware from Internet Explorer:

1. Click Tools button in the top-right corner.
2. Select Manage add-ons.
3. In the drop-down menu under Show: select All add-ons.
4. To delete an add-on, double-click it; in the new window click Remove.

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Adware from Opera:

1. Press Ctrl +Shift + E keys to open extensions manager.
2. To remove an add-on, click on the x button next to it.
3. Click OK when asked to confirm.

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Adware from Safari:

1. On the top menu select Safari => Preferences.
2. Select Extensions tab.
3. Select an extension you want to delete and click Uninstall button next to it.

Delete GlobalSearchSystem Notifications:

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Notifications From Google Chrome:

1. Open chrome://settings/content/notifications (just copy this and paste into the address bar of Chrome).
2. Delete all rogue notifications by clicking three vertical dots button next to each and selecting Remove.

Remove GlobalSearchSystem Notifications From Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click on menu button and select Options.
2. Select Privacy & Security on the left side of the window.
3. Scroll down to Permissions section and click Settings… button next to Notifications.
4. Find sites you don’t want to see notifications from, click on drop-down menu next to each and select Block.
5. Click Save Changes button.

Get rid of GlobalSearchSystem pop-ups and notifications on Android:

Disable GlobalSearchSystem notifications:

Note: Steps might differ a little depending on the version of your Android.

1. Tap Settings.
2. Select Apps & notifications => Apps.
3. Find and tap the browser that displaysVugibugi.info ads notifications.
4. Tap Notifications.
5. Find GlobalSearchSystem in the list and disable it.

Stop GlobalSearchSystem pop-ups:

If GlobalSearchSystem is opening on new tabs in your browser from time to time, that means you have adware. Most likely one on the apps you installed recently is causing these pop-ups. Uninstall recently installed and suspicious apps you have. Alternatively, use an antivirus to scan your device for malware.

Norton Antivirus

How to Protect Your PC From GlobalSearchSystem and Other Adware:

• Get a powerful anti-malware software, capable of detecting and eliminating PUPs. Having several on-demand scanners would be a good idea too.
• Keep Windows firewall enabled or get a third-party one.
• Keep your OS, browsers and security utilities updated. Malware creators find new browser and OS vulnerabilities to exploit all the time. Software writers, in turn, release patches and updates to get rid of the known vulnerabilities and lesser the chance of malware penetration. Antivirus program’s signature databases get updated every day and even more often to include new virus signatures.
• Adjust your browsers’ settings to block pop-ups and to load plug-ins only when clicked.
• Download and use uBlock Origin, Adblock or Adblock Plus browser extension/add-on to block third-party advertisements on web-sites.
• Don’t just click on any link you see while browsing the web. That applies particularly to links in comments, on forums, or in instant messengers. Pretty often these are spam links. Sometimes they are used for increasing the traffic to websites, but often enough they will land you on pages that will try to execute a malicious code and infect your computer. Links from your friends are suspect too: the person who shares a cute video might not know that the page contains threatening script.
• Don’t download software from unverified web-sites. You can easily download a trojan (malware that pretends to be a useful application); or some unwanted programs could get installed along with the app.
• When installing freeware or shareware, be sensible and don’t rush through the process. Choose Custom or Advanced installation mode, look for checkboxes that ask for your permission to install third-party apps and uncheck them, read End User License Agreement to make sure nothing else is going to get installed. You can make exceptions for the apps you know and trust, of course. If declining from installing unwanted programs is not possible, we advise you to cancel the installation completely.