Remove searchcalm.com redirect

searchcalm.com is a questionable search engine website. If it loads every time you open your browser, your computer is infected with a browser hijacker that sets the site as your homepage and default search engine. This type of infection takes control of your browser and alters its settings to redirect you to various sponsored sites to generate revenue. While browser hijackers aren’t directly harmful to your computer, they should not be left installed on the computer, as they can lead you to potentially dangerous websites, increasing the risk of more serious infections. Thus, if searchcalm.com is set as your homepage, check your extensions for anything unusual. Using an anti-virus program like WiperSoft is recommended because browser hijackers can be persistent infections.

 

 

searchcalm.com is promoted by a browser hijacker, so if it loads as your homepage, your computer is infected. It’s worth noting that browser hijackers can be marketed as tools that enhance the browsing experience, but they quickly become problematic. Generally, these types of infections are installed through software bundling, a deceptive installation technique. But regardless of how it got onto your device, this hijacker has no useful features and should be removed. What’s more, to restore your browser to its original state, you will need to remove searchcalm.com browser hijacker.

Browser hijackers are typically very obvious once installed due to the significant changes they make to browser settings. Specifically, this browser hijacker changes the homepage and new tab page and sets searchcalm.com as the default search engine. Searches conducted via the browser’s address bar are redirected to searchcalm.com before landing on bing.com. Although Bing is a legitimate search engine, these redirects generate profit for the operators of the hijacker.

Furthermore, browser hijackers engage in intrusive data collection, such as tracking visited websites, search queries, and IP addresses. This type of data collection is highly invasive and unacceptable, especially for a program that offers no real features. There is no reason to tolerate such an infection or its data collection.

You will also notice that you are blocked from easily undoing the setting changes. If you are unable to modify your browser settings, you will first need to remove searchcalm.com redirect. It is recommended to use WiperSoft antivirus software, as it simplifies the removal process.

How did a browser hijacker install on my computer?

Browser hijackers frequently rely on deceptive methods to trick users into installing them. A common tactic involves disguising these hijackers as legitimate browser extensions and promoting them on various free software download websites. To avoid inadvertently installing potentially dangerous programs, make sure to research any program before downloading or installing it. A quick search with Google or another search engine is often enough to determine whether a program is safe. If you see multiple results warnings about it, do not install it.

Infections like browser hijackers and adware commonly use a method called software bundling to infect users’ computers. This method involves bundling unwanted programs, such as adware or browser hijackers, with popular free programs as optional offers. These offers are preselected to install alongside the primary program. This process does not explicitly require user consent, and anti-virus programs frequently flag programs that use it as potential threats.

Although these additional offers are technically optional, users must manually deselect them to prevent their installation. This can be challenging, as the offers are hidden in settings that users usually do not check. To safely install free software, you need to use Advanced (or Custom) settings during the installation process. While the installation window may suggest Default (or Basic) settings, using them will allow all bundled offers to install automatically. Advanced settings make all offers visible, enabling users to deselect all of them. It is strongly advised to decline all additional offers, as reputable programs do not use the bundling method. Allowing these extra offers to install will clutter the system with unwanted programs, potentially leading to future issues

Remove searchcalm.com redirect

Although a browser hijacker isn’t typically considered a serious threat, it’s still recommended to use WiperSoft to remove searchcalm.com redirect. Browser hijackers can be stubborn and difficult to eliminate manually, so using an antivirus program simplifies the process. Once you delete searchcalm.com browser hijacker, your browser will return to normal, and you’ll be able to change its settings as usual.