How to remove searchessuggestions.com from web browser's settings

What is searchessuggestions.com?

Our team has inspected searchessuggestions.com and found that it is a shady search engine that may lead to untrustworthy pages. It is important to note that search engines of this kind usually are promoted through apps that modify the settings of web browsers, known as browser hijackers.

More about searchessuggestions.com and browser hijackers

Searchessuggestions.com may redirect users to fake websites that imitate legitimate ones, tricking users into sharing sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card numbers, and other personal data. Also, searchessuggestions.com may display deceptive advertisements, collect user data.

Thus, users should be cautious and use trustworthy search engines like Google, Bing, or others. As we mentioned in the introduction, most shady search engines are promoted via browser-hijacking applications.

Browser hijackers modify the browser's homepage, search engine, and new tab page to promote fake search engines like searchessuggestions.com. Also, they install additional toolbars, extensions, or add-ons that may collect user data or track online activities. Apps of this type can affect all major web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

Threat Summary:

Name	searchessuggestions.com browser hijacker
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Supposed Functionality	Accurate search resukts
Affected Browser Settings	Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine
Detection Names	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	3.137.114.90
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

Browser hijackers are apps that take control of a web browser and modify its settings. Usually, they change the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. It is common for apps of this type to be promoted as legitimate and useful. However, their true purpose is to promote untrustworthy search engines.

Examples of browser hijackers are Bizzy Beaver, Qwik Search, and Never Forget Tab.

How did searchessuggestions.com promoting software install on my computer?

Browser hijackers can enter a computer and browsers through various means, including bundled software installations, notifications from dubious sites, fake software updates, or shady websites. They can also be spread through Peer-to-Peer networks, free file-hosting websites, and other deceptive online practices.

When browser hijackers are bundled with other programs, during the installation process, users are prompted to install additional software or add-ons. If users do not carefully read the prompts, they end up installing browser hijackers along with the intended software.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

To protect against browser hijackers, users should be cautious when downloading and installing software (check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps and deselect them) and avoid clicking suspicious links or ads. Also, users should keep their antivirus software up to date.

Additionally, it is recommended to download apps only from official pages and verified stores and avoid agreeing to receive notifications from suspicious sites. If your computer is already infected with browser hijackers, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Searchessuggestions.com presents results (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

searchessuggestions.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 searchessuggestions.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

searchessuggestions.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.searchessuggestions.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 "searchessuggestions.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 searchessuggestions.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://searchessuggestions.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 searchessuggestions.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 searchessuggestions.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 visit searchessuggestions.com website?

The number of visitors to searchessuggestions.com can directly impact the revenue earned by website developers, and they may use a combination of these methods to generate income.

Is visiting searchessuggestions.com a threat to my privacy?

Visiting a shady search engine can potentially be a threat to your privacy. Shady search engines may collect and track your personal information, such as your search queries, browsing history, and IP address. They may use this information for various purposes, such as targeted advertising, profiling, or selling to third parties.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browsers can get hijacked when users install free software or applications bundled with browser hijackers, click on malicious links or download files from untrusted sources, or click on deceptive ads or pop-ups.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove a browser hijacker?

Combo Cleaner can scan and remove browser hijackers from your computer. Manual removal is not always effective since there may be multiple hijackers present designed to reinstall each other. In these cases, it is required to remove all browser hijackers at once.

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