Mysearch-engine.net is yet another suspicious search engine that leads users to third-party sites with malicious intentions. It is most likely set on your computer by a browser hijacker program which is also ad-supported. Such applications are made solely for one purpose – to generate profits to their developers via affiliate schemes and pay-per-click strategies with third-parties.
Name | Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker |
Type | Browser Hijacker |
Short Description | The page may look like a regular search engine with links to well-known pages as well as suspicious ones. Reported to link scamming websites as well as other unhealthy online locations. |
Symptoms | The user may have the website set as his homepage without his approval and may experience third-party advertised content in the form of blackhat SEO results. |
Distribution Method | Bundling. |
Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
User Experience | Join our forum to discuss about Mysearch-engine(dot)net browser hijacker. |
Virus researchers strongly advise users to be extremely careful what programs they install and to scan their computers immediately in case they spot mysearch-engine.net on their PCs, instructions for which are provided below.
Mysearch-engine.net – How Did I Install It?
One way to have this mysterious and insecure search engine installed on your computer is by simply having downloaded freeware from a third-party software providing website. Some sites bundle(include) third-party applications within the installers on their websites as a part of a scheme to make profit by aggressively marketing them. This is why security engineers recommend not to install any application from a thrid-party software providing site if it is present in its official website. In case it is not, it is recommended to always use trusted third-party sites that will not bundle PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) such as Mysearch-engine.net browser hijacker with your freeware. It is also highly advisable not to fast-click your way through the installation process and instead to check every installation step for ‘free extras’.
Mysearch-engine.net – Description
Once installed on your computer, this browser hijacker may begin to acquire various information from you with different purposes. This may happen via many tracking technologies including cookies:
What is more, the suspicious search engine does not have https encryption which is highly uncommon for search engines.
The main danger for users however are the third-party links that are embedded within the search engine when you search something. They are automatically generated with the same text that you type and will lead to the same third-party site no matter what the user types in the search bar:
When clicked on, at the moment of writing one of the results redirects to an unknown search engine displaying custom third-party results and the other link lead to a fraudulent prize claiming scam for a car and various other cool gadgets. The pop-up claimed that you are the winner every time a search has been made and wanted us to enter our personal information in the following form:
These are just few of the dangers associated with this suspicious domain. It may also lead to sites that contain malware and infect user PCs.
Removing Mysearch-engine(.)net Completely
In order to get rid of this application fully, you should follow the step-by-step manual below. What is more, it is highly recommended to use an advanced anti-malware program to scan your computer in case you have been infected with malware related to Mysearch-engine(.)net browser hijacker on your computer.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker in Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker.
Step 2: Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from your browser
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker and click “Remove”
After Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker will be removed.
Step 3: Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
- Guide 1: How to Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker





Step 2: Uninstall Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker will be removed.
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Eliminate Mysearch-engine(dot)net Browser Hijacker from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.