Do you know what Decent Search is?
Decent Search is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that works like a browser extension on Chrome. So far, this extension is compatible only with the Chrome browser. If you use any other browser, it is very likely that Decent Search cannot get installed on your computer. If you use Chrome, make sure that this extension does not get added to your browser accidentally. It is not hard to remove Decent Search, so just scroll down to the bottom this description for the manual removal guidelines, and then protect your system against other potential threats.
We would like to point out that users often confuse Decent Search and other PUPs with actual system threats. That’s because PUPs tend to get added to their browser and systems accidentally. For example, you might have not wanted to have this application on-board, but it doesn’t mean that Decent Search entered your system surreptitiously. It was still added by you, even if you were no aware of that. It means that you can avoid adding the likes of Decent Search if you know how PUPs spread around. Although it is not that complicated to remove them, why should you deal with them in the first place?
As far as Decent Search is concerned, this extension has an official homepage via somedecentsearch.com. However, the chances that users would reach this website and then add the extension to their browsers from the official sources are very slim. Decent Search can also be found on the Chrome Web Store. As you can see, the extension is available out in the open, so it cannot really be a malicious infection. Nevertheless, it is also possible for Decent Search to come bundled with freeware or through random redirects.
If you happen to download programs from file-sharing websites, you should see to it that you do not add additional apps or features to your computer when you go through the installation process. Also, if you encounter random pop-ups and redirects when you access certain websites, you have to read what those redirects say carefully. If you just click various buttons to get rid of those pop-ups, the extension will be added to your browser, and then you will have to deal with the consequences. And before you say that Decent Search changes your browser’s settings without your permission, let’s not forget that the app INFORMS you about it.
Decent Search screenshot
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Right before Decent Search is added to your browser, the extension displays a list of permissions it needs to function. It says that it has to “change your search settings to: somedecentsearch.com.” If you fail to see this notification, the changes will definitely take you by surprise. However, it doesn’t mean that Decent Search hijacks your browser. According to the official stance of this application, the modifications are carried out to provide you with the best search engine solutions.
For instance, the promotional lines for Decent Search say that “with Decent Search, you can easily search for your chosen text. When some text is selected, you can right-click on the select text to get a pop-up window in which you can select a search through Decentsearch.” This is actually something that you can easily perform even on your mobile Android device. If you are reading something and you highlight part of a text, you will be offered to perform a search related to that text immediately. So, why would you need a third-party app to provide you with such function, when you can use something embedded in your browser?
If you didn’t intend to add Decent Search to your browser, now’s the time to remove the extension. As mentioned, you can follow the manual below to delete the extension from your browser. We would also suggest scanning your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner. A full system scan will help you determine whether you have more unwanted applications on-board. Since potentially unwanted programs tend to travel in groups, you definitely need to run regular system scans so you could detect them all. While it is not that dangerous to have multiple PUPs added to your browser, in the long run, these programs could expose you to corrupted content, and you we all want to avoid that.
How to Remove Decent Search
- Open your Chrome browser.
- Press Alt+F and click More tools.
- Go to Extensions.
- Find Decent Search and remove it from the list.
In non-techie terms:
Decent Search is not a malicious computer infection. It is a browser extension that can reach your system accidentally. The good news is that you can remove Decent Search without too much difficulty. After you remove this extension, please use the SpyHunter free scanner to run a full computer scan. We have to remember that such programs often come in groups, and so, you need to ensure that your system is not swarmed with other potentially unwanted apps.