Search.polarisearch.com is a fake search page that comes to your computer bundled with freeware installers and downloaders. It enters into your computer without your consent. It is categorized as a potentially unwanted program or you can say a browser hijacker.

Search.polarisearch.com is an advertising program that is installed on your PC in the form of an extension. PolarisSearch is actually a browser hijacker. It is a nasty browser extension that modifies your browser settings, homepage, default search engine or redirects the user to other ad sites. It is an unwanted site that is installed as your home page with the help of browser hijacker, it’ll always be forced to open Search.polarisearch.com page, even as your homepage has been set to a completely different site.

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How does it enter into your system?

The polarisearch hijacker spreads along with various freeware or shareware, which is installed automatically. They just find some way to get installed on your personal computer. To avoid infecting of your system and side effects in the form of changed web-browser settings to Search.polarisearch.com start page, you should always carefully read the Terms of Use and the Software License. It may also enter your system through deceptive advertisements, random clicks, etc. and can also enter while you download third-party freeware download managers & software bundlers.

Detected behaviors and malicious effects:

• Whenever you launch the browser, you will find that your default homepage has been changed.
• Tracks your data and gathers the sensitive information.
• It installs more than one extension on your browser.
• Poor system performance
• Displays too many advertisements and pop-up links.
• Exposes the user’s system to other malware.

Targeted browsers.

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer

How to remove polarisearch:

You can remove it using the given methods:

• Automatic: Remove polarisearch using polarisearch RemovalTool.
• Manual: Remove polarisearch manually.

Scan your PC with:

1. Download polarisearch RemovalTool by clicking on the given link:
   polarisearch RemovalTool
2. As soon as you will open the downloaded file a security warning pop-up will appear as shown below, click on ‘Run’ button.
   NOTE: You will not see this pop-up in Windows 10.

   
   

3. Again a pop-up window will appear. Click on ‘Yes’.
4. A setup window will appear. Click on ‘Next’ button to start the process of installation.

   

5. Automatically it will detect and show the active threats present in your system.

   

6. To remove all the threats which are detected, click on ‘Clean Now’.
   NOTE: If any browser are still running, close all the open browsers before proceeding.

   

7. A pop-up will show you all the infected files, folders and registry entries has been removed successfully

 

How to remove polarisearch manually?

 Google Chrome

Steps to remove ‘polarisearch’ from Google Chrome:

1. Press   +R button on keyboard to open ‘Run’ box.
2. In the Run box which appears, type this path: ‘%localappdata%\Google\Chrome\User Data‘.
3. Search for Default folder and then Extensions
4. Delete the folder that would be named somewhat like this: ‘dpgkcopaedafcmjacldgdnekclplpegi’
5. Go back to Google Chrome.
6. Now go to Menu > More Tools > Extensions.
7. Delete the extension named ‘polarisearch’.

 Mozilla Firefox

Steps to remove ‘polarisearch’ from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Press   +R button on keyboard to open ‘Run’ box.
2. In the Run box, type this path: ‘%appdata%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles‘.
3. Click on the folder with ‘.default’ appended in the folder name. For e.g.: ‘e6x5wbsb.default‘.
4. In this folder, delete ‘search.json.mozlz4‘.
5. In the same folder, click on ‘Extensions’ folder and delete the file named @PolarisSearch.xpi.
6. Set your favorite homepage.
7. Now restart your browser.

  Internet Explorer

Steps to remove ‘polarisearch’ from Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer (IE).
2. Go to Tools –> Click on Internet Options.
3. From the listed tabs, click on ‘Advanced’ tab.
4. Under ‘Reset Internet Explorer settings’ option, click on ‘Reset…’.
5. Set the homepage of your choice.

 

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Tips to Prevent polarisearch From Infecting Your System:

1. Enable your popup blocker: Pop-ups and ads in the websites are the most adoptable tactic used by cyber criminals or developers with the core intention to spread malicious programs like polarisearch. So, avoid clicking uncertain sites, software offers, pop-ups etc.
2. Keep your Windows Updated:To avoid such infections, we recommend that you should always keep your system updated through automatic windows update. By doing this you can keep your device free from virus. According to survey, outdated/older versions of windows operating system are an easy target.
3. Third party installation:Try to avoid freeware download websites as they usually install bundled of software with any installer or stub file.
4. Regular Back up: Regular and periodical backup helps you to keep your data safe in case the system is infected by any kind of virus or any other infection. Thus always backup important files regularly on a cloud drive or an external hard drive.
5. Always have an Anti-Virus: Precaution is better than cure. We recommend that you install an antivirus like McAfee or a good Malware Removal Tool like Malware Crusher. Apart from this we would suggest a regular updating of these software to detect and avoid latest infections.