1stBrowser Unwanted Application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is 1stBrowser?
1stBrowser is a chromium-based Internet browser claiming to significantly improve the Internet browsing experience by allowing users to personalize their browsers, quickly access their favorite sites, secure their data, and make use of other similar features.
On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, 1stBrowser is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reasons for this negative association are: deceptive installation of this software without users' consent, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.
1stBrowser continually redirects users to isearch.tinyresults.com without users' consent. These unwanted browser redirects significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience. This PUP gathers various data and shares it with third party companies.
The developers state that none of the collected data is personally identifiable, however, it includes IP addresses (to determine demographic location), websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other information - clearly, this information might contain private details. Therefore, having 1stBrowser installed on your system can lead to privacy issues.
1stBrowser Privacy Policy towards information sharing:
Aggregate Information and Non-Identifying Information. We may share aggregated information that does not include Personal Information and we may otherwise disclose Non-Identifying Information with third parties for industry analysis, demographic profiling and other purposes. Any aggregated information shared in these contexts will not contain your Personal Information.
1stBrowser is similar to other chromium-based browsers also claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience including, for example, Chedot Browser, MyBrowser, and BeagleBrowser.
These fake promises are simply attempts to trick users to install - none provide the functionality offered. Adware-type applications are designed to display intrusive online advertisements and collect personal data. Their purpose is to generate revenue for the developers - adware-type apps deliver no real value for users.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
There are two main steps you should take to prevent installation of adware-type apps. Firstly, use the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' download/installation options and closely analyze each step of these processes. Secondly, never accept offers to install additional apps - opt-out of all third party programs listed for download or installation. The key to computer safety is caution. Do not rush these processes.
1stBrowser installer set-up:
Website promoting 1stBrowser installation:
Screenshot of 1stBrowser application:
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Quick menu:
- What is 1stBrowser?
- STEP 1. Uninstall 1stBrowser application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove unwanted plugins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious add-ons from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove unwanted extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
1stBrowser PUP 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 "1stBrowser", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes 1stBrowser ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
At time of research, 1stBrowser did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
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 browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the isearch.tinyresults.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.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the isearch.tinyresults.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 plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with isearch.tinyresults.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, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
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 upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the isearch.tinyresults.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.
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