Remove SearchMoreKnow Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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SearchMoreKnow is nothing original. This is yet another troublesome program developed by the infamous SuperWeb LLC. and if you’ve had previous (bad) experience with this company’s parasites, you pretty much know what to expect out of SearchMoreKnow. Classified as an adware-type infection as well as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), this highly undesirable PC virus could easily mess with your browser settings, your entire Internet experience and your very own nerves. This application is supposed to be both useful and perfectly safe but taking into consideration its well-deserved presence on our website, you can’t possibly still believe SearchMoreKnow’s fake functionalities. Well, technically, it is beneficial but certainly not for you. Just like all similar programs you might stumble across while browsing the Web, this parasite was originally developed to generate web traffic (as much as possible) and to also harass you in the process (as much as possible). Since the moment this pest invades your PC system, it immediately starts gaining money for its creators and the bad news is that this whole thing happens solely at your expense. Crooks successfully apply the sneaky pay-per-click mechanism through the SearchMoreKnow browser extension that the virus installs behind your back. Do they think hackers care for your safety? Why would they? This devious application was never meant to enhance your Internet experience and it will certainly not improve your online shopping. The only thing SearchMoreKnow does is flood your PC screen with useless (and yet, impressively intrusive) advertisements and spy on your browsing-related information. Long story short, the more time you spend tolerating SearchMoreKnow and its tricky ways, the bigger danger this parasite will expose you to. Do yourself a favor and uninstall the virus before it gets completely out of control.

How did I get infected with?

As you probably know already (or at least you should), there are many infiltration methods for hackers to choose from. The most popular tactic is known as “freeware bundling” and having in mind how efficient it is, you should certainly keep an eye out for potential parasites every single time you download freeware or shareware bundles. Pay attention to the installation process instead if skipping steps or rushing; being cautious will pay off. Always opt for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard and stay away from the Basic one; you need to remain in control of the programs that enter your PC unless you’re willing to let hackers be the ones who get to decide what lands on your machine. Also, as illegitimate website usually include at least one bonus parasite, it goes without saying that you should stay away from such unverified pages and their questionable freeware bundles. Another thing you should do is read the EULA (End User License Agreement) or and Terms and Conditions of the programs you install. Yes, this is time-consuming and no, it may not be a particularly fun thing to do but it will protect your cyber security. Crooks keep using some of the oldest tricks in the book such as spam email-attachments, spam messages from unknown senders, third-party web links, etc. Basically there are way more distribution methods than there should be and it’s entirely your responsibility to make sure you avoid them.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Frankly speaking, adware-type parasites can’t be considered among the biggest cyber threats out there and yet, if given enough time on your PC system, SearchMoreKnow could easily create a mess on your machine. First and foremost, this pest installs itself using lies and deceit and it goes without saying that no program that applies such devious tactics is trustworthy. Secondly, right after successful infiltration SearchMoreKnow automatically downloads its nasty browser extension (or an add-on) to serve the parasite’s malicious plans. Being perfectly compatible with three of of the most popular browsers on the Web – Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, the virus effectively takes over your entire browsing experience. Just to remind you, SearchMoreKnow was originally supposed to enhance it. Once it modifies the settings of all your browsers, the parasite starts generating coupons and discounts and product offers and best prices and price comparisons and what they all have in common is the fact that are highly unreliable. Clicking ANYTHING generated by the virus could either lead you to some tricky cyber scam or directly to a compromised website filled with malware. Which option do you prefer? Probably neither. That’s why our advice is to restrain yourself from clicking any of the sponsored web links displayed by SearchMoreKnow, even if the commercials seem appealing. Thanks to the parasite’s sneaky ways, its developers have free access to your entire browsing history, your search queries, passwords and usernames, email addresses, etc. and they tend to use your very own personal data against you by adjusting the SearchMoreKnow ads to your preferences. Don’t fall victim to such a cheap trickery and make sure you avoid all commercials generated by the virus. You can clearly see that having you personal and sensitive information in the greedy hands of cyber criminals is quite an unpleasant scenario. To put an end to all troubles that the parasite bought upon you, don’t hesitate and proceed to deleting SearchMoreKnow for good. If you want to do so manually, please follow the detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove SearchMoreKnow Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the SearchMoreKnow infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall SearchMoreKnow from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete SearchMoreKnow from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove SearchMoreKnow from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall SearchMoreKnow from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the SearchMoreKnow program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove SearchMoreKnow from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove SearchMoreKnow Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.