Removal instructions for software promoting bestshoppingresults.com
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is bestshoppingresults.com?
Bestshoppingresults.com is the address of a fake search engine. Websites of this kind are promoted by browser-hijacking software. It modifies browser settings in order to cause redirects to illegitimate search engines. Furthermore, browser hijackers and the sites they promote usually collect private data, which makes them a privacy threat.
How do browser hijackers promote bestshoppingresults.com?
Browser hijackers assign the addresses of fake search engines as browsers' default, as well as their homepage and new tab/window URLs. With a hijacker promoting bestshoppingresults.com installed: new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - result in redirects to this site.
Illegitimate search engines are rarely capable of providing search results, so they redirect to Yahoo, Google, Bing, and other genuine ones. When we inspected bestshoppingresults.com, it could generate inaccurate search results (likely containing deceptive and malicious content).
Browser hijackers usually employ various persistence-ensuring techniques to prevent users from recovering their browsers.
Furthermore, both fake search engines and browser-hijacking software typically gather sensitive information. The collected data may include: URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related information, etc. This vulnerable data can then be shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).
To summarize, the presence of browser hijackers on devices may result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | bestshoppingresults.com browser hijacker |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address | 146.75.78.114 |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Fake search engine and browser hijacker examples
Fastholidayshopping.com, findmebuy.com, exploretoday.co, search-tap.com - are some examples of illegitimate search engines, and EmailCheckToday, Shiny Searches, UpSearches - are a couple of browser hijackers that we have analyzed recently.
These websites and the software promoting them usually appear legitimate and offer "handy" functionalities. However, these functions seldom work as promised, and in most cases - they are utterly nonoperational.
How did bestshoppingresults.com promoting software install on my computer?
Browser hijackers can have "official" promotional webpages, and they are endorsed on scam sites. Most users access these pages via redirects caused by websites using rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, mistyped URLs, intrusive ads, or installed adware.
Additionally, browser-hijacking software can be bundled with ordinary programs. Download from untrustworthy sources (e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations (e.g., used "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system.
Intrusive adverts proliferate browser hijackers as well. When clicked on, some of the advertisements can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user permission.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
We strongly recommend researching software and downloading only from official/verified channels. When installing, it is important to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out of all additions.
We advise being cautious when browsing since fraudulent and malicious content usually appears legitimate. For example, intrusive advertisements look harmless yet redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).
In case of encounters with such ads/redirects, check the system and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with browser hijackers, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is bestshoppingresults.com?
- STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove bestshoppingresults.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove bestshoppingresults.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove bestshoppingresults.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
bestshoppingresults.com redirect 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, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the bestshoppingresults.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Bestshoppingresults.com redirect 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 all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable the malicious extension (if present), look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.bestshoppingresults.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 "bestshoppingresults.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the bestshoppingresults.com browser hijacker, 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 and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable malicious extension (if present), remove hxxp://bestshoppingresults.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 "Accept the Risk and Continue".
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 bestshoppingresults.com browser hijacker 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 bestshoppingresults.com browser hijacker, 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:
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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of forcing users to visit bestshoppingresults.com website?
Redirects to sites like bestshoppingresults.com are caused because cyber criminals (i.e., developers of fake search engines and browser hijackers) generate revenue through them.
Is visiting bestshoppingresults.com a threat to my privacy?
To a certain extent, yes. Websites like bestshoppingresults.com typically collect information about their visitors.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are primarily distributed via misleading promotional pages, bundled installation setups, fake updates, freeware and free file-hosting websites, P2P sharing networks (Torrent clients, eMule, etc.), online scams, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove browser hijackers?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected browser-hijacking apps. It is noteworthy that manual removal (unaided by security software) might not be ideal. In cases where multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system, after one is removed - the other may simply re-install it. Additionally, removal-related settings might be unmodifiable with this software present. Therefore, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.
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