EZSearch Adware

What is EZSearch?

EZSearch is a rogue application that infiltrates systems during installation of other (usually free) software. This deceptive marketing method is called "bundling".

Following successful infiltration, EZSearch generates various intrusive online advertisements and continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

EZSearch employs a 'virtual layer' to generate pop-up, banner, coupon, and other similar advertisements. The virtual layer enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. The unwanted ads often conceal underlying content of visited websites, thereby significantly diminishing the Internet browsing experience.

Furthermore, some redirect to malicious websites containing infectious content - even accidental clicks can result in high-risk adware or malware infections.

Be aware that users' web browsing activity is monitored, since EZSearch continually gathers various data that might be personally identifiable including geo-locations, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, queries entered into search engines, and URLs visited - these are just some examples from many recorded data types.

The collected information is shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who generate revenue by misusing personal details. Therefore, the presence of an information-tracking app on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. We strongly advise you to eliminate EZSearch adware from your computer immediately.

There are hundreds of adware-type applications that share similarities with EZSearch. As with EZSearch, apps such as MarvelSound, SavingsCool, Slithermon, and many others, also infiltrate the system, deliver intrusive online advertisements, and collect private data.

Note that most adware-type apps offer a wide range of 'useful functionality', however, these claims are merely attempts to trick users to install. Adware is designed only to generate revenue for the developers and is useless for regular users.

How did EZSearch install on my computer?

Developers proliferate EZSearch using bundling (stealth installation of PUPs with regular applications). Many users rush the download/installation processes and skip most steps. Aware of this, developers conceal EZSearch within the "Custom/Advanced" settings of the download or installation processes.

Skipping this section often leads to inadvertent installation of rogue applications such as EZSearch.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Installation of PUPs can be prevented by taking two simple steps. First, closely analyze the download/installation processes using the "Custom/Advanced" settings. Second, decline offers to download/install additional applications and opt-out of those already included. The key to computer safety is caution.

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Quick menu:

• What is EZSearch?
• STEP 1. Uninstall EZSearch application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove EZSearch adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove EZSearch ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by EZSearch' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove EZSearch ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

EZSearch adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "EZSearch", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes EZSearch ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove EZSearch adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, EZSearch did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ezstats adware, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ezstats adware, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ezstats adware removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ezstats adware, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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