How to remove Search14.co

What is Search14.co?

Search14.co is a questionable search provider that may end up on your computer at random. But in fact, it’s not an accident. This program comes with freeware programs and is installed automatically if you don’t opt out of optional Search14.co. Although it’s not a dangerous malware it still brings some inconvenience to users’ browsing experience. After infiltration, it modifies browser settings without user’s permission, sets startup page to https://search14.co/, injects a bunch of low-grade advertisement, and also triggers unwanted redirects. It’s not easy to remove because the program can leave numerous traces of itself behind after uninstalling. You may find here some helpful methods to finally get rid of browser hijacker and remove Search14.co from your browser.

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How Search14.co got installed on your computer?

Search14.co injects in the browser through the bundles with free programs. A virus presented as a useful extension or app. Developers do not show information about hijacker – they hide this it within “Custom” settings or other sections of the installation processes. So, you shouldn’t give access to installation Search14.co on your device. It is the best way to avoid implementation of hijackers. But if your system already infected by virus, you can follow instructions below to remove Search14.co from browsers.

    How to remove Search14.co?

    To make sure that the hijacker won’t appear again, you need to delete Search14.co completely. For this, you need to remove the application from the Control Panel and then check the drives for such leftovers as Search14.co files and registry entries. We should warn you that performing some of the steps may require above-average skills, so if you don’t feel experienced enough, you may apply to the automatic removal tool.

    Performing an antimalware scan with Norton would automatically search out and delete all elements related to Search14.co. It is not only the easiest way to eliminate Search14.co, but also the safest and most assuring one.

    Download SpyHunter

    Norton Antivirus is a well-established tool for Mac users which is able to completely remove Search14.co and all related files from your computer. Another important advantage of the program is an up-to-date database of computer threats which is perfect to protect your computer in case of a new malware attack.
    Download SpyHunter

    Steps of Search14.co manual removal

    Uninstall Search14.co from Control Panel

    As it was stated before, more likely that the hijacker appeared on your system brought by other software. So, to get rid of Search14.co you need to call to memory what you have installed recently.

    How to remove Search14.co from Mac

    1. Open a Finder window
    2. Click Applications line on the sidebar
    3. Select the application related to Search14.co right-click it and choose Move to Trash

    How to remove Search14.co from Windows XP

    1. Click the Start button and open Control Panel
    2. Go to Add or Remove Programs
    3. Find the application related to Search14.co and click Uninstall

    How to remove Search14.co from Windows 7/Vista

    1. Click the Start button and open Control Panel
    2. Go to Uninstall Program
    3. Find the application related to Search14.co and click Uninstall

    How to remove Search14.co from Windows 8/8.1

    1. Right-click the menu icon in left bottom corner
    2. Choose Control Panel
    3. Select the Uninstall Program line
    4. Uninstall the application related to Search14.co

    How to remove Search14.co from Windows 10

    1. Press Win+X to open Windows Power menu
    2. Click Control Panel
    3. Choose Uninstall a Program
    4. Select the application related to Search14.co and remove it

    noteIf you experience problems with removing Search14.co from Control Panel: there is no such title on the list, or you receive an error preventing you from deleting the application, see the article dedicated to this issue.
    Read what to do if program won’t uninstall from Control Panel

    Remove Search14.co from browsers

    How to unlock Windows Group Policies

    Before you will started to remove Search14.co from browser you should perform following instructions in Command Prompt
    This step is necessary to delete Windows Group Policies created by Search14.co
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    1. Start Command Prompt as Administrator
    2. To do this in Windows 10/8 or Windows 7 click Start and in the search box type cmd. Right-click on the found result and choose Run as Administrator.
    3. While in command prompt type:
      rd /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicyUsers"
    4. Press Enter button.
    5. Then type:
      rd /S /Q "%WinDir%\System32\GroupPolicy"
    6. Press Enter button.
    7. Finally, type:
      gpupdate /force
    8. Press Enter button.

    Since some of the hijacker threats use a disguise of a browser add-on, you will need to check the list of extensions/add-ons in your browser.

    How to remove Search14.co from Safari

    1. Start Safari
    2. Click on Safari menu button, then go to the Extensions
    3. Delete Search14.co or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

    How to remove Search14.co from Google Chrome

    1. Start Google Chrome
    2. Click on More tools, then go to the Extensions
    3. Delete Search14.co or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

    How to remove Search14.co from Internet Explorer

    1. Launch Internet Explorer
    2. Click on the Tools/Gear icon, then select Manage Add-ons
    3. Delete Search14.co or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

    How to remove Search14.co from Mozilla Firefox

    1. Start Mozilla Firefox
    2. Click on the right-upper corner button
    3. Click Add-ons, then go to Extensions
    4. Delete Search14.co or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them

    How to remove Search14.co from Microsoft Edge

    1. Start Microsoft Edge
    2. Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner
    3. Choose Extensions
    4. Click the gear icon near Search14.co or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
    5. Choose Remove

    Reset your browsers

    How to reset settings in Google Chrome

    1. Click on the icon in the right-upper corner
    2. Choose Settings
    3. Click Advanced settings
    4. Click the Reset button
    5. In “reset” window click the Reset button

    How to reset settings in Mozilla Firefox

    1. Click the icon in the upper right corner
    2. Choose Help
    3. Select Troubleshooting Information
    4. Click the Refresh Firefox… button

    How to reset settings in Internet Explorer

    1. Click on the Tools button
    2. Go to Internet options
    3. Go to the Advanced tab
    4. Click Reset

    How to reset settings in Microsoft Edge

    1. Start Microsoft Edge
    2. Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner
    3. Choose Settings
    4. Under the Clear browsing data category select Choose what to clear
    5. Select everything and click Clear

    If the above-mentioned methods didn’t help in eliminating the threat, then it’s better to rely on an automatic way of deleting Search14.co.

    Download SpyHunter

    We also recommend to download and use Norton to scan the system after Search14.co removal to make sure that it is completely gone. The antimalware application will detect any vicious components left among system files and registry entries that can recover Search14.co.

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