Remove Video Library Search browser hijacker

Video Library Search is a browser hijacker designed to promote a misleading search engine. If myvideolibrary.info loads as your homepage when you open your browser, you have a browser hijacker problem. While browser hijackers are not typically classified as severe or malicious threats, they disrupt your regular browsing by modifying browser settings and exposing you to unreliable, even potentially dangerous search results. In this instance, the hijacker forces users to use the myvideolibrary.info search engine, which does not work and instead redirects users to Bing. Video Library Search is a deceptive and useless extension that should not be permitted to remain installed on your device, particularly if you did not install it knowingly. Using an anti-virus program like WiperSoft to remove Video Library Search is recommended, as the program would take care of everything.

 

 

myvideolibrary.info loading as your homepage every time you open your browser is a strong indication that the Video Library Search browser hijacker has been installed as an extension. Browser hijackers are often disguised as seemingly helpful browser tools and are typically distributed through third-party free download websites or software bundling. In this case, Video Library Search is promoted as a video search tool. It has no useful features, so it’s recommended that you remove Video Library Search browser hijacker.

Browser hijackers are easy to identify once installed, as they change browser settings. This particular hijacker changes your homepage, new tab, and default search engine to myvideolibrary.info. Any searches performed via the address bar or the search box on the site will be redirected to myvideolibrary.info and then to Bing. While Bing is a legitimate search engine, the people behind the hijacker profit from the redirect to myvideolibrary.info. There is no need to rely on a third-party site to use Bing when you can go to it directly.

Browser hijackers often make it difficult to undo changes to a browser’s settings. If you are unable to change your homepage or search engine, the hijacker is likely interfering and will continue to do so until you remove Video Library Search. Using anti-malware software, such as WiperSoft, is recommended for effectively eliminating the threat.

We should also mention that many browser hijackers collect extensive data, including browsing activities, search queries, and IP addresses. Such invasive data collection is both intrusive and unacceptable, especially given that Video Library Search provides no real features and was likely installed without explicit permission.

How did a browser hijacker install on my computer?

Browser hijackers are often installed through deceptive tactics, generally either posing as legitimate browser extensions on various free software download sites or using software bundling. If you don’t want to install junk that causes issues, always research programs before downloading them. Even a quick search with a search engine can reveal whether a program is safe. If several sites warn against it, do not install it.

Infections like browser hijackers and adware often use a method called software bundling to install themselves without explicit user consent. When installing free programs, unwanted junk programs like browser hijackers may be included as optional offers and set to install automatically alongside the program. Because it’s a deceptive installation method, programs that use it are often detected as potential threats by anti-virus programs.

While these extra offers are technically optional, you have to manually deselect them to avoid installation. This can be tricky since they’re generally hidden in settings that most people don’t check. To correctly install free programs, it’s important to choose Advanced or Custom settings instead of Default. Advanced settings let you see all the bundled offers and uncheck anything you don’t want. It’s a good idea to uncheck all additional offers, as legitimate programs typically don’t use software bundling. Letting these extra offers install can fill your computer with unnecessary junk. It’s much easier to uncheck a few boxes during installation than to deal with installed infections like browser hijackers and adware.

Remove Video Library Search browser hijacker

Even if browser hijackers are typically not considered severe threats, using an antivirus program such as WiperSoft is the easiest way to remove Video Library Search browser hijacker. These infections can be persistent and challenging to get rid of manually. An antivirus tool greatly simplifies the removal process. Once the hijacker is successfully removed, you should have no difficulties restoring and modifying your browser settings.