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.
Name | Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com |
Type | Browser Hijacker, PUP |
Short Description | Your browsers have a new homepage, search engine and new tab page. |
Symptoms | Sets its own browser homepage and new tab page. Your browsers have a new search engine. You can get redirected. Searches display ads and misleading results. |
Distribution Method | Freeware Installers, Bundle Packages |
Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
User Experience | Join our forum to discuss Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com. |
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
Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
- 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.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com





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:



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:



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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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 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:
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 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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Remove Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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 Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com will be removed.
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Eliminate Search1(.)search101sweets(.)com 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.