Remove greatsearch.org

greatsearch.org can replace both your default homepage and default search engine in either Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, without asking for your approval before changing it.

Giving the fact that there’s no way to directly download and install greatsearch.org, it becomes clear that it’s installed through unwanted programs found in streaming websites and download platforms that offer free tools.

This program can be installed through:

• Hidden or forced installation within repackaged legitimate tools.
• Fake tools (PDF readers, video players, etc…)
• Through unscrupulous ads shown by malicious companies.
• Through other malware.
• Malicious or secret exploits made by some tools.
• Social Engineering (through fake messages on Facebook or other social media).

As soon as greatsearch.org manages to be installed on your system, it will change your browser’s settings whether you want it or not. greatsearch.org becomes your default homepage and default search engine. It will also show ads on their main page. This program is usually installed with many other unwanted tools and advertising programs that can slow down your computer and can expose you to further damage for your system.

The following guide will help you remove greatsearch.org and any other unwanted program that might have been installed at the same time.

How to remove greatsearch.org ?

Remove greatsearch.org with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a program that research for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your pc. By using AdwCleaner you can quickly delete many of these types of programs for a much better user experience on your pc and while browsing the internet.

• Download AdwCleaner (Official link and direct-download) :
  Download AdwCleaner
• Select AdwCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
• If User Account Control asks you to allow AdwCleaner.exe to make changes to your computer, press Yes to continue.
• Start scanning your computer for any malicious threats by selecting the Scan button, please wait.
• If AdwCleaner is done, it will display a list of malicious items detected, If you have nothing to uncheck, continue to the removal process and select the Clean button.
• Reboot your computer.

Remove greatsearch.org with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes malware like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, spyware, and more. All you have to do is launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free and run a scan. If you want even better protection, consider Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium and its instant real-time scanner that automatically prevents malware and websites from infecting your PC.

• Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware :
  Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection)
• Install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware using the installation wizard.
• Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the Update Now button.
• Once the program has loaded, select Scan now.
• When the scan is done, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the Quarantine All button, and then click on the Apply Now button.
• When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.

Remove greatsearch.org with ZHPCleaner

ZHPCleaner is a program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your computer. By using ZHPCleaner you can easily remove many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer and while browsing the web.

• If Avast is installed on you computer you have to disable it during the process.
• You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
  Download ZHPCleaner
• Select ZHPCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
• Accept the user agreement.
• Click on the Scanner button.
• After the scan has finished, click on the Repair button.
• Reboot your computer.

Reset default homepage (if necessary)

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Internet Explorer