How to remove SuperMovieSearch browser hijacker?

What is SuperMovieSearch browser hijacker?

SuperMovieSearch is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that hijacks a browser by forcing it to open a specific address on certain occasions. In other words, SuperMovieSearch is a browser hijacker that changes a browser's settings to promote the supermoviesearch.com address - a fake search engine. It is called a PUA because users rarely download and install browser hijackers intentionally. It is worth mentioning that apps of this type often are designed to collect data about their users.

SuperMovieSearch browser hijacker in detail

In most cases, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing the address of a default search engine, homepage, and new tab. SuperMovieSearch changes those addresses to the supermoviesearch.com address. Supermoviesearch.com is a fake search engine that shows results generated by Yahoo (search.yahoo.com), searchlee.com, or some other search engine - it depends on the user's geolocation. In other words, supermoviesearch.com can show results generated by both legitimate and questionable search engines.

It is important to mention that a fake search engine like supermoviesearch.com could be designed to generate misleading results - it could include links to untrustworthy, potentially malicious websites in its results. Therefore, fake search engines (and browser hijackers) should not be used. Another detail about browser hijackers is that they prevent users from undoing their changes unless users uninstall them. In this case, it is necessary to uninstall SuperMovieSearch to remove supermoviesearch.com from the hijacked browser's settings.

As mentioned in the introduction, most browser hijackers collect data. Usually, they collect IP addresses, geolocations, visited addresses, entered search queries and similar browsing-related information. Although, apps of this type can be designed to gather personal information like passwords, credit car details, names, surnames as well. In one way or another, it is strongly recommended not to trust PUAs that collect data about their users - collected data may be misused for malicious purposes.

Threat Summary:

Name	SuperMovieSearch
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	SuperMovieSearch
Supposed Functionality	Improved browsing experience
Promoted URL	supermoviesearch.com
Serving IP Address (supermoviesearch.com)	104.21.55.200
Affected Browser Settings	Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine
Symptoms	Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites.
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Browser hijackers in general

As a rule, a browser hijacker is designed to promote fake search engines (their addresses) by modifying the affected browser's settings and collecting browsing (or other) data. It is uncommon for apps of this type to be useful (have some features, improve the browsing experience.

On the contrary, they may be the reason behind issues related to online privacy, browsing safety. A couple of examples of other apps of this type are GoToMovieSearch, PDFConverterSearchOnline, and DigitalMusicSearch.

How did SuperMovieSearch install on my computer?

More often than not users unknowingly download, install PUAs through downloaders, installers for other programs - when apps of this kind are bundled together with other programs. In most cases, offers to download or install PUAs can be declined by unticking ticked checkboxes or changing "Custom", "Advanced" or other settings. When users do not check and change these settings, they agree to downloaded or install additionally included applications.

In some cases, users cause unwanted downloads and installations by clicking deceptive advertisements designed to run certain scripts. As a rule, advertisements that can cause unexpected downloads or installations appear on questionable websites (they rarely appear on legitimate, official pages).

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advisable to download programs, files from official websites via direct links. Unofficial websites, Peer-to-Peer networks (like torrent clients, eMule, etc.), third-party downloaders (and installers), and other similar sources can be used to distribute PUAs or even malicious apps. Also, it is recommended to avoid clicking on advertisements, especially the ones appearing on questionable websites. Those ads can be designed to run scripts and cause unexpected downloads or even installations or unwanted open shady pages.

Additionally, it is recommended to check downloaders and installers for available settings and see if those settings mention unwanted offers. Usually, bundled applications can be found in "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual" or other settings, or near ticked checkboxes. If there are any unwanted extensions, add-ons, or plug-ins installed on a browser or programs of this kind installed on a computer, then they should be removed as soon as possible.

If your computer is already infected with SuperMovieSearch, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Supermoviesearch.com redirects to search.yahoo.com (GIF):

Supermoviesearch.com redirects to searchlee.com (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is SuperMovieSearch?
• STEP 1. Uninstall SuperMovieSearch application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove SuperMovieSearch browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove supermoviesearch.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove supermoviesearch.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
• STEP 6. Remove supermoviesearch.com redirect from Internet Explorer.

SuperMovieSearch browser hijacker 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 any recently installed suspicious applications (for example, "SuperMovieSearch"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the supermoviesearch.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

SuperMovieSearch browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "SuperMovieSearch" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "SuperMovieSearch", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.supermoviesearch.com) below the “Open a specific or set of pages” option. If present click on the three vertical dots icon and select “Remove”.

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "supermoviesearch.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Remove from list".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the supermoviesearch.com redirect, 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 plugins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and remove "SuperMovieSearch", as well as all other recently installed browser plug-ins.

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Options", in the opened window disable "SuperMovieSearch", remove hxxp://supermoviesearch.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type about:config and press Enter.
Click "I'll be careful, I promise!".
In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled"
Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with supermoviesearch.com redirect 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 and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

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 top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the supermoviesearch.com redirect, 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.

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 extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window remove hxxp://supermoviesearch.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer. You can also enter about: blank to open a blank page when you start Internet Explorer.

Change your default search engine:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". In the opened window, select "Search Providers", set "Google", "Bing", or any other preferred search engine as your default and then remove "SuperMovieSearch".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the supermoviesearch.com redirect, 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.

Summary:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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