Do you know what HistorySee is?
HistorySee is a potentially unwanted program that works like browser extension. It is compatible with the Chrome browser, and this extension is there to supposedly teach you about history. Of course, if you had no intention to enhance your historic knowledge, you might wonder what on earth this application is doing there in your browser. Then, you most definitely need to remove HistorySee from your computer, and you can do it by following the removal instructions at the bottom of this description. Just don’t panic!
The most important thing is that HistorySee is not a malicious infection. So, even if this extension appears on your browser accidentally, it doesn’t mean that you got infected with malware. It’s far more likely that you downloaded and installed some freeware applications that were bundled together.
It is very common for freeware applications to travel together in software bundles. For example, if you download freeware from file-sharing websites, it is very like that the third-party installer will bundle several apps together, and you will not notice that, unless you read the installation wizard carefully. As a result, HistorySee and many other unwanted applications will be installed on your computer.
Another way to get this extension is from a pop-up or a redirect that you encounter on a third-party website. For instance, lots of online streaming websites and gaming websites might rely on advertising to support their service. Sometimes all you need to do is one stray click somewhere on the site and you automatically initiate the pop-up that offers you to add HistorySee to your browser. Of course, it is often easy to avoid these pop-ups and simply close them without adding anything to your computer. But if the pop-up is persistent, some users will feel obliged to add the extension even if they don’t need it.
HistorySee screenshot
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After that, you will see that HistorySee modifies your browser’s settings. The extension requires to read your browsing history, and then it changes your new tab settings. Every single time you open a new tab, you will see the history-see.com website. The point is that if you haven’t noticed how this extension entered your computer, it might seem that you were infected with a browser hijacker, since the settings change all of a sudden. But again, we would like to point out that HistorySee performs these modifications with your permission, even if you were not aware of it.
What is the official purpose of this extension? Well, according to the main promotional line, this extension allows you to access a number of different features. You can get “daily historical facts” and “learn about historical events that took place on any given day.” It also says that this application can help you “improve your knowledge on national & international history.” Of course, if you are a history enthusiast, this might sound like a good deal, but if you didn’t want this extension, its functions might feel extremely random.
Not to mention that HistorySee needs to read your browsing history to provide you with custom content. Of course, most of the extensions that you add to your browser collect information on your web browsing habits to some extent. However, HistorySee might later on use the collected information for online marketing purposes. In turn, it could expose you to unreliable third-party content, and there would be nothing you could do about it because this extension is not responsible for the third-party content security. Needless to say, HistorySee doesn’t try to infect you with malware, but it’s not like it could do anything to stop others from promoting dangerous content.
The bottom line is that it is strongly recommended to remove HistorySee from your system if you didn’t plan to have this application. The longer this program remains on your computer, the more damage it might bring. It wouldn’t be a very big damage, but we mustn’t rule out the possibility of a snowball effect.
Remove HistorySee by restoring your browser’s settings to default. We also strongly recommend scanning your computer with a security tool of your choice. Let’s not forget that such applications often travel in groups, and you might have an entire bunch of unwanted apps you need to remove.
How to Remove HistorySee
- Launch the Chrome browser.
- Press Alt+F and select Settings.
- Click Advanced at the bottom of the page.
- Click Restore settings to their original defaults at the bottom.
- Press the Reset settings button on the pop-up box.
- Run a full system scan with SpyHunter.
In non-techie terms:
HistorySee is a browser extension that provides shortcut access to historical facts. It should improve your knowledge and so on, but it happens to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP), too. Computer security experts recommend removing HistorySee and other similar applications ASAP. If it wasn’t your intention to have such extension added to your browser, that’s the main reason to delete it. While you’re at it, you should also check whether you have more unwanted apps installed. If so, remove them right now.