How to remove bestdiscoveries.co from the settings of a web browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is bestdiscoveries.co?
After investigating the bestdiscoveries.co website, we came to the conclusion that it is an unreliable search engine. We found bestdiscoveries.co after adding a suspicious browser extension. This extension promotes bestdiscoveries.co by hijacking the browser/altering its settings.
More about bestdiscoveries.co
The bestdiscoveries.co site is promoted through a browser-hijacking application, which makes it the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page on a web browser. Bestdiscoveries.co cannot be removed from the browser settings while the app promoting it is present.
Our research has revealed that bestdiscoveries.co promotes untrustworthy websites by displaying them in its search results. These websites may be used to deceive users into downloading harmful software, revealing personal information, or performing other actions. Thus, it is highly advised to avoid using bestdiscoveries.co.
In addition to generating questionable search results, bestdiscoveries.co (or the app promoting it) may be gathering browsing-related and possibly other data. This information could be misused for marketing purposes, sold to third parties, or monetized in other ways.
| Name | bestdiscoveries.co browser hijacker |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Supposed Functionality | Accurate search results |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Detection Names | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address | 151.101.70.114 |
| 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. |
More about browser hijackers
Most often, browser hijackers are promoted as useful and legitimate apps. The purpose of these apps is to promote shady search engines. It is worth noting that not all browser-hijacking apps alter the settings of web browsers to promote those search engines. Either way, it is advisable to use only legitimate search engines.
Examples of apps classified as browser hijackers are Racing Cars Tab, Nature NewTab Extension, and Nautica.
How did bestdiscoveries.co promoting software install on my computer?
One of the common methods to lure users into installing/adding browser hijackers is to bundle them with other programs. Users inadvertently install browser hijackers as they fail to deselect them during installations by ignoring the "Advanced," "Custom," or similar settings.
Browser hijackers are also distributed through deceptive advertisements, fake installers, and shady websites. Most of the time, users download and install/add these hijackers without being aware of their purpose or consequences.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
To avoid installing/adding browser hijackers and other unwanted apps, download applications only from trustworthy sources, such as official websites and legitimate app stores. Avoid downloading files or apps from unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, Peer-to-Peer networks, and similar sources.
Be cautious when browsing the web, and avoid clicking on suspicious buttons and ads displayed on questionable websites. Also, deselect any unwanted applications that may be included in the downloader or installer before downloading or installing any software.
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 bestdiscoveries.co?
- STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove bestdiscoveries.co browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove bestdiscoveries.co homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove bestdiscoveries.co redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
bestdiscoveries.co 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 bestdiscoveries.co website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
bestdiscoveries.co 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.bestdiscoveries.co) 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 "bestdiscoveries.co", 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 bestdiscoveries.co 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://bestdiscoveries.co 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 bestdiscoveries.co 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 bestdiscoveries.co 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 visit bestdiscoveries.co website?
The creators of bestdiscoveries.co earn income in proportion to the number of visitors to their site. The more visitors they "attract", the higher their earnings are.
Is visiting bestdiscoveries.co a threat to my privacy?
Yes, to some extent. Websites like bestdiscoveries.co often collect various information about their visitors (e.g., browsing-related information).
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are typically distributed using software bundling, deceptive advertisements, social engineering (e.g., fake software updates, misleading browser notifications), and dubious websites.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove a browser hijacker?
Combo Cleaner will perform a thorough scan of your system and remove any browser-hijacking apps that are present. It is important to remember that manual removal of these types of apps is not always effective. In some cases, multiple hijackers may be present, and they may be capable of reinstalling one other, making it difficult to remove them using manual methods.
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