What is Searchitnow.info?
Searchitnow.info is rogue search engine that is deceptively installed with other freeware. It corrupts browser configuration and redirects your search engine/homepage to http://www.searchitnow.info/ that is used for advertising. A browser hijacker can trick you into visiting unwanted sites or downloading questionable software by providing altered search results. Also, it stuffs your browser with numerous commercial ads that will pop up on every page you visit. Mind you, removing Searchitnow.info related programs is quite complicated for users that did not remove such malware previously. This guide will help you to stop unwanted redirects to Searchitnow.info and remove all related to this search redirector programs.
How Searchitnow.info got installed on your computer?
If you want to prevent the Searchitnow.info infection, you need to check the contents of every installation that you perform. We say so because very often freeware contains malware disguised as additional installation elements. You can learn the components of the setup by reading the EULA and other information that is given on installation wizard screens. If you see that there are some applications that added to the main program and that you don’t want to have on your system, it’s better to cancel the process.
Symptoms of Searchitnow.info infection
- First and the most striking proof of having a browser hijacker is a change of the main page. Usually, it is a search engine page that is designed so that user would believe in its legitimacy.
- Generally, hijackers cause redirections when the user makes a search query on its page or tries to reach a blocked site (usually another search engine or anti-malware sites)
- Another indicator of hijacker infection is an appearance of new programs, toolbars and browser extensions that you don’t remember installing and processes in start-up queue.
- Also, you may notice the significant slowdown in the system operating, since running of the applications required for malware activity may consume a lot of CPU.
- Besides, hijacker infection may as well negatively affect the speed of Internet connection.
How to remove Searchitnow.info?
To make sure that the hijacker won’t appear again, you need to delete Searchitnow.info completely. For this, you need to remove the application then check the drives for such leftovers as Searchitnow.info 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 automatic removal tool.
Norton Antivirus is a well-established tool for Mac users which is able to completely remove Searchitnow.info 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.
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Steps of Searchitnow.info manual removal
Uninstall Searchitnow.info from the system
As it was stated before, more likely that the hijacker appeared on your system brought by other software. So, to get rid of Searchitnow.info you need to call to memory what you have installed recently.
Remove Searchitnow.info from Applications
- Open a Finder window
- Click Applications line on the sidebar
- Select the application related to Searchitnow.info right-click it and choose Move to Trash
Remove Searchitnow.info from Profiles
- Launch System Preferences
- Select Profiles at the bottom of window.
- Choose AdminPrefs profile, click “-“ icon and enter password.
Remove Searchitnow.info using Terminal
- Open Terminal
- Copy/paste:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES - Press Return
- Hold the Option/alt key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch
- Navigate to: /Users/yourmacname/Library/Application Support/
- Delete Folder: Agent
- Go back to Terminal and copy/paste:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles NO - Press Return
- Hold the Option/alt key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch
Remove Searchitnow.info from browsers
Since most 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 Searchitnow.info from Safari
- Start Safari
- Click on Safari menu button, then go to the Extensions
- Delete Searchitnow.info or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
How to remove Searchitnow.info from Google Chrome
- Start Google Chrome
- Click on Tools, then go to the Extensions
- Delete Searchitnow.info or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
How to remove Searchitnow.info from Mozilla Firefox
- Start Mozilla Firefox
- Click on the right-upper corner button
- Click Add-ons, then go to Extensions
- Delete Searchitnow.info or other extensions that look suspicious and you don’t remember installing them
