Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com Completely

Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com is another browser hijacker developed by SaferBrowser. To remove this application and everything associated with it, you should read this article carefully.
The hijacker can make changes to the search engine, homepage, and new tab of your browsers. You can be redirected. Search results can be incorrect and filled with advertising links. There might be a browser extension related to this hijacker.

Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com – Delivery

Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com is usually delivered via third-party install setups. The hijacker can get inside your PC without you knowing. The reason behind that is because it hides in freeware installations and bundle packages. Inside them, there are additional components chosen for installation by default. The components are undisclosed oftentimes, and you can install Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com if just keep hitting the Next button. To prevent that, check the setup for a Custom or an Advanced settings menu.

The hijacker can be delivered via advertisements, such as banners and pop-ups or from visiting untrusted websites. Such sites, with a low reputation, are probably partners of the hijacker’s developers. Frequently affected browsers are Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari.

Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com – Description

Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com is the domain of a browser hijacker. Once on your PC, numerous settings will be changed, including your browsers’ homepage, new tab page and the search engine. Each browser might lead to different search engines. The hijacker is developed by the company SaferBrowser. That company is known for making many other hijackers like EasyCurrentNewsAccess and MaxWebSearch.

There could also be a browser extension put inside your browsers, which is bundled with software installed on your PC. It can redirect you to the Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com address and other ones too.

Whatever you search for, will be filtered through the Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com/search? address. After that, you can see misleading and incorrect results being displayed. Along these search results, there may be advertising content in the shape of in-text links. And there can be redirects to known search engines, like Yahoo. You can see an example in the image below:

You can be redirected multiple times from the different advertising content, no matter what its type is – pop-ups, pop-unders, In-text-links, banners or something else. These redirects can get more website hits on different domains, so they gain revenue on a pay-per-click principle.

The Privacy Policy of Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com makes it clear, that whatever you type in as well as both personally and non-personally identifiable information may be gathered, effective immediately when you have the hijacker installed.

Information that may be collected according to the policy:

• Search queries and all data you type in searches
• Search data and specifics of searches
• Browser (version and type)
• URLs and clicks
• IP address
• Country of residence, home address
• Name, education, interests
• Communications preferences
• Telephone number
• Operating System (and other related data)

Just using the services of Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com gives your consent for information about you to be collected, automatically. Everything you write might be shared with third parties.

Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com Completely

To remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal instructions given below. If the manual removal does not get rid of this browser hijacker and its modifications completely, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such software will keep your system secure in the future.

Delete Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Windows and Your Browser

2.Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Your Browser

Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Your Browser.

Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari

Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window

Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu

Select Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com and click “Remove“

After Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu

Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“

From the opened “Extensions” menu locate Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.

After Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Internet Explorer:

Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’

In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’

Select Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Safari

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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com
Click ‘Uninstall’

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com will be removed.

Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.

1. Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com.

Step 1: Click here to go to SpyHunter’s download instruction page.
Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to automatically update.

Step1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Scan Computer Now’ button.

Step2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com files, click on the ‘Fix Threats’ button to remove them automatically and permanently.

Step3: Once the intrusions on your PC have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart it.

2. Back up your data to secure it against attacks related to Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com in the future

2. Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future

IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data automatically with cloud backup and insure it against any type of data loss on your device, even the most severe. We recommend reading more about and downloading SOS Online Backup .

SOS Online Backup

1. For Windows 7 and earlier 1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 1. Enabling the Windows Defense Feature (Previous Versions)

1-Click on Windows Start Menu

2-Type Backup And Restore
3-Open it and click on Set Up Backup

4-A window will appear asking you where to set up backup. You should have a flash drive or an external hard drive. Mark it by clicking on it with your mouse then click on Next.

5-On the next window, the system will ask you what do you want to backup. Choose the ‘Let Me Choose’ option and then click on Next.

6-Click on ‘Save settings and run backup’ on the next window in order to protect your files from possible attacks by Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com.

1-Press Windows button + R

2-In the window type ‘filehistory’ and press Enter

3-A File History window will appear. Click on ‘Configure file history settings’

4-The configuration menu for File History will appear. Click on ‘Turn On’. After its on, click on Select Drive in order to select the backup drive. It is recommended to choose an external HDD, SSD or a USB stick whose memory capacity is corresponding to the size of the files you want to backup.

5-Select the drive then click on ‘Ok’ in order to set up file backup and protect yourself from Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com.

1- Press Windows button + R keys.

2- A run windows should appear. In it type ‘sysdm.cpl’ and then click on Run.

3- A System Properties windows should appear. In it choose System Protection.

5- Click on Turn on system protection and select the size on the hard disk you want to utilize for system protection.
6- Click on Ok and you should see an indication in Protection settings that the protection from Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com is on.

Restoring a file via Windows Defense feature:
1-Right-click on the encrypted file, then choose Properties.

2-Click on the Previous Versions tab and then mark the last version of the file.

3-Click on Apply and Ok and the file encrypted by Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com should be restored.

Optional: Using an Alternative Anti-Malware Tool

Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com Using an Alternative Tool

STOPZilla Anti Malware

1. Download and Install STOPZilla Anti-malware to Scan for And Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com.
Step 1: Download STOPZilla by clicking here.
Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.

Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.

Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.

Step 6: Review and click on the ‘Install’ button.

Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button.

2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com associated files completely.
Step 1: Launch STOPZilla if you haven’t launched it after install.
Step 2: Wait for the software to automatically scan and then click on the ‘Repair Now’ button. If it does not scan automatically, click on the ‘Scan Now’ button.

Step 3: After the removal of all threats and associated objects, you should Restart your PC.

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

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• Guide 1: How to Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Windows.
• Guide 2: Get rid of Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Mac OS X.
• Guide 3: Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Google Chrome.
• Guide 4: Erase Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Mozilla Firefox.
• Guide 5: Uninstall Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Microsoft Edge.
• Guide 6: Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Safari.
• Guide 7: Eliminate Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Internet Explorer.

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How to Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Windows.

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Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

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2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

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3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK". Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

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4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

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5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

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Step 2: Uninstall Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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:

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1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

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2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

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3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall" Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

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Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

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2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

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3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it. Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
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.

Step 4: Scan for Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

Download

Malware Removal Tool

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

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2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

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3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

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4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Mac OS X.

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Step 1: Uninstall Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

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1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

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2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

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3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

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4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

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5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

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6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

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7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

• 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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

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.

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Step 2: Scan for and remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com, 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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Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com:

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Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Google Chrome.

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Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

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Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

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Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

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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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

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Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

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Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

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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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Microsoft Edge.

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Step 1: Start Edge browser.

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Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

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Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

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Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

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Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Safari.

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Step 1: Start the Safari app.

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Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

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Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

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Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

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Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

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Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com will be removed.

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How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

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Eliminate Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Internet Explorer.

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Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

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Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

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Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

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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'.

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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.

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