How to remove Everything Music browser hijacker
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Everything Music?
During our examination of the Everything Music browser extension, we discovered that it functions as a browser hijacker with the intention of endorsing a fake search engine, finddbest.co. Everything Music application achieves this objective by modifying the settings of the user's web browser.
Everything Music browser hijacker overview
Everything Music alters the browser's settings, including the homepage and search engine, causing users to be redirected to finddbest.co. Finddbest.co is a fake search engine that presents Bing's results (users are redirected to bing.com), which is a legitimate search engine.
It is highly advisable not to trust dubious or counterfeit search engines like finddbest.co as they may showcase fraudulent or malicious content and harvest users' search queries and personal information. The information gathered by a fake search engine can be exploited in numerous ways, putting users' security and privacy at risk.
It is worth noting that browser hijackers can have the capability to obstruct users from modifying their default search engine or homepage. They can make it challenging or even impossible to switch back to a legitimate search engine, forcing users to use a fake or dubious search engine instead.
When the user endeavors to revert the affected settings to their original state, the hijacker can either reverse the changes or prevent the user from executing the modifications. In such scenarios, users must eliminate the browser hijacker to remove the fake search engine.
| Name | Everything Music |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | Everything Music |
| Supposed Functionality | Quick access to music |
| Promoted URL | finddbest.co |
| Detection Names (finddbest.co) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (finddbest.co) | 216.239.38.21 |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser hijackers in general
Browser hijackers are applications that seize control of a user's web browser, compelling it to execute actions that the user does not want or intend. Such actions may involve altering the browser's settings, redirecting the user to counterfeit search engines, exhibiting unwanted pop-up advertisements, and collecting diverse information.
More examples of apps that hijack web browsers are Rapid Search, SurfGuru, and Tropical Horizons Wallpapers.
How did Everything Music install on my computer?
Browser hijackers are often packaged with other software that users download from the internet. For instance, a user may download a free game or program, unaware that a browser hijacker is also part of the installation process. Moreover, users may be redirected to malicious websites that automatically install browser hijackers onto their devices.
Sometimes, a pop-up message may appear on the user's screen, stating that their computer has been infected with a virus and advising them to install software to address the issue.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
Download software only from reliable sources and confirm that you are downloading from the official website of the software developer or a legitimate app store. While installing software, carefully review the installation screens and deselect any checkboxes that propose the installation of additional software.
Do not rely on advertisements on untrustworthy websites or consent to receive notifications from such websites. If your computer is already infected with Everything Music, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Finddbest.co redirects to bing.com (GIF)
Permissions asked by Everything Music browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is Everything Music?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Everything Music application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Everything Music browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove finddbest.co homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove finddbest.co redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Everything Music 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, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the finddbest.co website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Everything Music 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 "Everything Music" and other 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 "Everything Music", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.finddbest.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 "finddbest.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 finddbest.co 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 extensions 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 "Everything Music", as well as 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 "Everything Music", remove hxxp://finddbest.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 finddbest.co 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 finddbest.co 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.
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 finddbest.co website?
The purpose of forcing users to use fake search engines such as finddbest.co is typically to generate revenue for the creators of the fake search engine or the browser hijacker that is promoting it.
Is visiting finddbest.co a threat to my privacy?
Yes, shady search engines (including fake ones) can compromise online privacy and security.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Some common distribution methods for browser hijackers include bundled installers, deceptive websites promoting the software, peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, online scams, spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Everything Music browser hijacker?
Combo Cleaner scans and removes browser hijackers. It is important to mention that manual removal may not be perfect if multiple hijackers are present and they can reinstall each other. In these cases, all hijackers must be removed simultaneously.
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