Do you know what Search.htransitlocator.co is?
Search.htransitlocator.co is a browser hijacker that looks like a normal search engine. The third-party links represented via it look normal too. In fact, most of these links route to legitimate and popular websites, which is why some people might automatically assume that this engine is trustworthy and beneficial. If that were the case, we would not be showing you how to delete Search.htransitlocator.co, and you would not be looking for that information. Most likely, you want to remove this hijacker because it took over your browser against your wishes, or you simply do not find it useful anymore. Whatever your reasoning is, if you want to get rid of the hijacker, we are here to help you.
Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. – which is a self-proclaimed affiliate of the infamous PolarityTechnologies Ltd. – is the creator of Search.htransitlocator.co. It is also the creator of Transit Locator, the extension that represents the hijacker. Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer users are introduced to the add-on as this amazing tool, and once they install it, the hijacker takes over. The extension itself does not have an interface, and it is Search.htransitlocator.co that you have to deal with. However, if you want to, you can easily set this browser hijacker as the homepage, and you do not need the extension for that. Overall, even though we have an extension in the equation, in reality, it is the hijacker that we need to focus on. That being said, the hijacker is unlikely to spread on its own. Transit Locator is officially offered at transitlocator.co, but it might also be promoted on the Chrome web store. Unfortunately, it also could spread via bundled downloaders, along with malicious programs that require removal.
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Just like Search.hcrimereport.co, Search.hcrimereport.co, Search.terraarcade.com, and many other clone hijackers, Search.htransitlocator.co presents links to third-party sites. This hijacker specifically links to nationalweatheragency.org, news.mynewswire.co, google.com/maps, bing.com/maps, zoom.earth, geico.com/save/local-gas-prices, and maps.yahoo.com. As you can see, most of these links represent maps, and that is not strange, considering that Transit Locator is meant to provide users with directions. This is just a distraction to make the users believe that the tool is beneficial. The real reason why the hijacker was created – at least, that is what it looks like – was to introduce users to the unreliable search tool. This tool is the main reason we recommend deleting Search.htransitlocator.co because if you use it, it will redirect you to Yahoo Search and show modified results that might include ads and links to unreliable webpages.
We strongly recommend deleting Search.htransitlocator.co from your browsers. At the time of research, the extension did not work on Google Chrome, but we have added instructions that show how to delete this extension from the browser as well. It is important that you get rid of this extension because that is how you will get rid of the hijacker too. Another option is to install an anti-malware program that will automatically find and erase the threat. If other threats exist, they will be removed simultaneously. On top of that, the program will strengthen your system’s security to prevent PUPs, hijackers, and malware from slithering in. So, which removal method will you choose?
Remove Search.htransitlocator.co
Mozilla Firefox
- Launch the browser and tap Alt+T to access the Tools menu.
- Click Add-ons to open the Extensions menu.
- Remove the unwanted extension called Transit.
Google Chrome
- Launch the browser and tap Alt+F to access the Chrome menu.
- Click More tools and then select Extensions.
- Remove the unwanted extension called Transit Locator.
Internet Explorer
- Open the Control Panel menu (via the Start/Windows menu).
- Navigate to the Uninstall a program menu.
- Uninstall the unwanted extension called Transit Locator.
In non-techie terms:
You might think that Search.htransitlocator.co is a useful and reliable search engine that comes along with Transit Locator, but our research team classifies it as a browser hijacker, and it is our recommendation that you delete it as soon as possible. The extension itself does not offer beneficial services, as it simply displays links to beneficial websites. Most important, the search tool represented by this extension is unreliable, as the search keywords are redirected to Yahoo Search, where modified results are shown. We cannot know if these are trustworthy. Ultimately, it is a good idea to delete Search.htransitlocator.co and Transit Locator, and while you might be able to do that using the guides above, we recommend utilizing an anti-malware program that, at the same time, will erase all threats and secure your operating system.