Do you know what Get Search Plus is?
Get Search Plus might introduce itself to you in the most positive light, but that means nothing because even highly malicious programs can dupe gullible people into thinking that they are somehow great. This extension is not classified as a malicious program, but it is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and that is because it does not work that great, despite the claims. These kinds of extensions are our daily reminder that we cannot judge a book by its cover and that we need to be more thorough with our research. If you have not yet installed the PUP, you are doing the right thing by reading this report. If you have installed it, and you are now looking for removal tips, we suggest that you continue reading. By the end, you will know how to delete Get Search Plus from your Google Chrome browser.
You might have downloaded Get Search Plus from searchplus.co or the Chrome web store at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/get-search-plus/eoccimmcpieheioihnpeedkkfonjojgi. In either case, it is unlikely that the PUP came attached to anything else. On the other hand, if you used a third-party source, we can only guess what kinds of programs and files could have been bundled along with it. In a situation like this, it is crucial for users to inspect their operating systems. A free malware scanner can be a very powerful tool, and if you have not yet employed it, consider doing it now. Depending on the tool you use, the name by which Get Search Plus is detected could change as well. For example, it could be found as a Mindspark toolbar. Right now, the PUP’s Privacy Policy suggests that Eightpoint Technologies is the developer, but it is possible that someone else hides behind this name.
After installation, the PUP is meant to introduce users to its own search tool, hp.hsearchplus.co or hp.hsearchescentral.com. It should be set as the default search provider and also presented via the New Tab page. That is exactly how Shipment Trackers, Login to My Email, and other applications similar to Get Search Plus work as well. They all offer easy-access links to well-known websites via their interfaces, and they all present the same search dialog box. Get Search Plus is presented as a Yahoo Search optimizer, and so you might not be surprised when your search queries get redirected to search.yahoo.com. What you might not know is that the results presented by this tool are modified by the PUP. That means that if you interact with them, you run the risk of clicking sponsored links. Because the advertising partners are not disclosed, we have to assume the possibility that the injected search results could be misleading.
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We are sure that even those unconcerned with virtual security will choose to remove Get Search Plus because this extension is simply not helpful. If you like Yahoo Search, set it as your homepage and default search provider. If you enjoy having access to a few popular sites directly via the New Tab page, bookmark them, and you will be able to access them from your browser regardless of which search tool you end up using. Hopefully, you have scanned your system by now, and you know if you need to delete Get Search Plus along with other threats. If you do not, use the guide below, and if you do, consider using anti-malware software. Install it also if you want to have your entire operating system protected.
Delete Get Search Plus from Google Chrome
- Open the browser and tap Alt+F keys at the same time.
- In the menu on the right, click More tools.
- Select Extensions and then Remove the unwanted extension.
- Tap Alt+F and click More tools again.
- This time, click Clear browsing data.
- In the Advanced menu, select a time range and boxes.
- Click Clear data and then restart the browser.
In non-techie terms:
Get Search Plus might seem like a genuine and helpful extension, but it is just a potentially unwanted program that introduces itself in a beautiful way to attract users. Once installed, this PUP tracks user information, changes settings, and introduces a search tool that redirects to Yahoo Search. Unfortunately, the results can be modified to include sponsored links from unknown third-party advertisers. On top of all that, the tool is really not that useful. All things considered, we believe it is best to remove Get Search Plus. If you have other threats to think about, or if you are ready to secure your operating system, install a legitimate anti-malware tool. It will take care of the removal and system’s protection automatically. If you want to delete the PUP yourself, use the guide above.