Seeing StreamSearchWizard Redirect in your browsers? StreamSearchWizard is a suspicious domain as it can redirect and even trigger malicious actions in your browsers. StreamSearchWizard can push advertisements and redirects, but can also land you on a page with a malicious script hidden inside.
StreamSearchWizard Redirects Virus
StreamSearchWizard is a domain connected with redirecting URLs of websites. The landing pages may contain spam, advertisements, and some sort of malicious scripts. You could end up on scam pages stating that you have malware or an outdated program requiring an update. Also, one more click could end up redirecting you, while your browser goes through loops, where a pay-per-click scheme is active. The StreamSearchWizard redirect might acquire personal information and even modify settings on your browser or PC.
StreamSearchWizard Browser Redirect
Redirects such as StreamSearchWizard take over primary browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, and others.
StreamSearchWizard Summary
| Name | StreamSearchWizard |
| Type | Redirect, Adware, Malicious Domain |
| Short Description | Each browser application on your computer could get affected. The redirect can land you on dozens of unknown web pages and you might see a lot of advertisements. |
| Symptoms | You will see a lot of redirects, scams, advertisements and even malicious content such as scareware trying to force you to buy a product you don’t actually need. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages |
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StreamSearchWizard Redirect – Why is it in My Browser Programs?
To a large extent, this particular redirect follows the typical example of other viruses of this category. The StreamSearchWizard redirect is primarily distributed either by using popular web distribution methods or web browser hijackers — these are virus-infected plugins made for the most popular web browsers. All virus-related files can be easily sent over the various file-sharing networks, chat rooms, online communities, and etc. When launched they will lead to the infection automatically. To distribute them the criminals may resort to the use of fake or stolen identities.
Common file carriers of this redirect code and other similar threats can be small direct executables such as patches, add-ons, extensions, and etc. The virus infection will happen automatically in the background when they are run on the computers. The same goes for the virus-infected setup carriers of popular software, they are created by inserting the necessary code in the legitimate bundles that are taken from their official sources. A popular alternative is the insertion of macros in documents across all popular office formats: text documents, presentations, databases, and spreadsheets. The victims will be prompted to enable them when they are opened, if this is done the infection will carry on.
As soon as the StreamSearchWizard Redirect page is opened in a web browser window, its relevant code will be launched. We assume that the most common patterns will be run, according to the examples carried out by other similar threats. This includes the display of intrusive advertising — they can take different forms, including pop-ups, banners, text links, and etc. For every successful interaction or display, the hackers will receive a small commission fee. Other dangerous content that is usually shown includes the use of phishing content — text, graphics, or multimedia fields that will impersonate login windows and well-known online services. If the users enter in their account details they will be made available to the hackers, and thus allow them to carry out identity and finances related crimes.
Other malware can also be carried by the StreamSearchWizard Redirect, particularly web-based ones. The most common example is the cryptocurrency miner, a script that is executed from within the web browsers themselves. It is programmed to download and run performance-intensive tasks. This will lead to the inability to use the computer in a normal manner. Furthermore, for each completed task the hackers will be rewarded with cryptocurrency that is to be directly transferred to them.
Any detected instances should be removed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
Remove StreamSearchWizard Redirect
Read on how to remove StreamSearchWizard manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal instructions provided below. In case the manual removal does not get rid of the hijacker redirect and its files completely, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such a program can keep your computer safe in the future.
Martin Beltov
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove StreamSearchWizard from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of StreamSearchWizard from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove StreamSearchWizard from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase StreamSearchWizard from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall StreamSearchWizard from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove StreamSearchWizard from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate StreamSearchWizard from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove StreamSearchWizard from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove StreamSearchWizard
Step 2: Uninstall StreamSearchWizard 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:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by StreamSearchWizard 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 StreamSearchWizard there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
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.
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 StreamSearchWizard from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall StreamSearchWizard 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 StreamSearchWizard 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 StreamSearchWizard files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as StreamSearchWizard, 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 StreamSearchWizard 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 StreamSearchWizard 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 StreamSearchWizard 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 StreamSearchWizard 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 StreamSearchWizard will be removed.
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Eliminate StreamSearchWizard 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.
