A new browser hijacker, connected with the suspicious search engine Searchgenius has been reported to take over browser home pages and insert custom search results linking to different websites some of which may redirect to or be malicious for the end user. Security researchers strongly advise removing this PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) from your computer, since it may eventually become indirectly dangerous to the computer and the information in it.
Name | Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker |
Type | Browser Hijacker |
Short Description | The domain may present a custom search engine that may provide several ad-supported search results. |
Symptoms | The user may witness his home page as well as his new tab page to be changed with a custom one that is not HTTP secured. |
Distribution Method | Distributed online via bundled downloads |
Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
User Experience | Join our forum to discuss about Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker. |
Searchgenius(.)com – How Did I Get It
One way to become affected by this browser hijacker is by simply downloading a free program from the web and installing it. Some websites that provide different software at one place usually bundle the installers users download from there.
This is the main reason users are strongly advised to download freeware only from the official website or to seek reputable software providing websites that do not market other ‘free extras’ in the installers so that they do not end up with unfamiliar icons on their desktop and with their home page changed by a browser hijacker, such as searchgenius(.)com
Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker – More about It
Once installed on your computer, Searchgenius(.)com browser hijacker hijacks your web browser with one and only purpose – profit. Whether it is motivated via by pay per click schemes or affiliate marketing, the hijacker may use different tracking technologies to determine what the user searches via the search engine. Then, since searchgenius(.)com does not provide secure HTTP connection his searches may determine the ad-supported search results that might be generated on the go. Once clicked on, they may redirect to various third-party sites, some of which may be malicious.
Furthermore, the browser hijacker may modify some of the web browser`s settings to make itself more difficult to uninstall. What is more, this browser hijacker is reported to affect mainly Google Chrome users. However, it may be visible on other web browsers as well.
The main reason Searchgenius(.)com browser hijacker is reported to be dangerous, mainly because of the links to various third-party websites it may display via custom searchers into the end users` faces. Once clicked on some of those websites the user may be linked to:
- Scamming sites aiming to steal information, most often personal and financial.
- Malicious URLs that may or may not infect the user PC with malware.
Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker – How To Remove It
To be rid of this particular browser hijacker fully from your computer, it is important to follow the step-by-step instructions that we provided below. However, this program may leave leftover files which may make it harder to remove or even reappear after deletion. This is why it is strongly advisable to employ a powerful anti-malware program that will erase all objects associated with Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from your computer.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker.
Step 2: Remove Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from your browser
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker and click “Remove”
After Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker will be removed.
Step 3: Remove Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
- Guide 1: How to Remove Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker





Step 2: Uninstall Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com 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 Searchgenius(.)com Browser Hijacker will be removed.
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Eliminate Searchgenius(.)com 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.