How to remove UltraSearch browser hijacker

UltraSearch is a browser hijacker that will make unwanted changes to your browser. It may be advertised as a useful extension that will somehow improve the browsing experience but it will actually do the opposite. Browser hijackers are not malicious infections but they aim to redirect users to sponsored websites, some of which could be malicious. Thus, if you notice it among your installed extensions, remove UltraSearch.

 

 

Browser hijackers are very common infections and it’s quite simple to infect a computer with it. In most cases, they get installed without users noticing. However, once installed, they become very obvious because it’s hard not to notice changed browser settings. In particular, a different site loading as the homepage or new tabs. Hijackers also set questionable search engines as users’ default. The UltraSearch browser hijacker pushes boyu.com.tr, redirecting you to the site whenever you open your browser and setting it as your default search engine. Additionally, the hijacker enables the “Managed by your organization” feature, preventing you from making changes to your browsers. While this feature is legitimate for company administrators, it becomes intrusive when used by a browser hijacker.

Browser hijackers are frustrating infections, despite not being directly malicious. Hijackers make unwanted changes to browser settings and try to force users to use dubious search engines. In this particular case, boyu.com.tr. These search engines insert sponsored results among legitimate ones to trick users into clicking on them and generate revenue. Fortunately, sponsored results are usually quite obvious, so users should be able to avoid them. Clicking on any sponsored results is not recommended because users could be redirected to potentially dangerous websites, including ones promoting scams and/or concealing malware.

Furthermore, browser hijackers engage in intrusive data collection practices, tracking users’ browsing and collecting information such as visited websites, search queries, and IP addresses. It’s not uncommon for this information to also be shared with third parties. Since UltraSearch has no redeemable features and is completely useless, there is no reason to tolerate its intrusive data collection practices.

If you want your browser to return to normal, you will need to remove UltraSearch browser hijacker from your computer. We recommend using WiperSoft, as the program will take care of everything for you. Once the hijacker is removed, you will be in control of your browser’s settings again.

How did the UltraSearch browser hijacker install on my computer?

It’s very common for browser hijackers, adware, and similar infections to be advertised as helpful programs on websites that offer free programs. That’s why you always need to research programs before downloading and installing them. Even a quick search on Google will likely be enough to determine whether a program is safe. If you get results pointing to a program being potentially unwanted, proceed with caution.

Browser hijackers and adware can also be installed accidentally by users who aren’t careful when installing programs. Said infections use a deceptive installation method known as software bundling. In this process, the infections are added to a free program as extra offers. These offers are automatically set to be installed alongside the programs they’re attached to without users needing to specifically authorize it. While these extra offers are optional, users have to manually deselect them to prevent their installation. However, since the offers are hidden in settings that users don’t typically use, they often go unnoticed. This makes software bundling a controversial installation method. Programs that use it to be installed are typically classified as potential threats by anti-virus programs.

All extra offers added to free programs are always optional. If you pay attention during program installations, preventing these unwanted installations should be easy. When installing a program, make sure to opt for Advanced (Custom) settings instead of Default (Basic). You may notice that the installation window recommends using Default settings because it’s quicker, but if you choose this option, all added offers will be permitted to install alongside. However, with Advanced settings, all added offers will be clearly displayed, and you will have the option to deselect what you don’t want. All added offers should be deselected as legitimate programs do not use this installation method.

The extra offers may seem useful at first, but if you allow them to be installed, your computer will become cluttered with junk programs in no time. Once fully installed, these programs can be difficult to remove. It’s considerably easier to uncheck a couple of boxes when installing programs.

How to remove UltraSearch browser hijacker?

Browser hijackers are not classified as serious infections. You can remove UltraSearch browser hijacker manually or by using an anti-virus program. However, we strongly recommend you use the WiperSoft anti-virus program because hijackers can be quite persistent, and manual removal may be time-consuming. An anti-virus program will take care of everything for you. Once the hijacker is no longer present, your browser will return to normal, and you will be able to change your browser’s settings as usual.