SearchMine Redirects Safari and Chrome on Mac – How to Remove SearchMine? (Guide)

Removing SearchMine manually may take hours and you may damage your system in the process. We recommend using professoinal anti-malware to scan infected computer and see if it will detect SearchMine and related malware for you:
Windows OS:  ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware 

More information about SpyHunter, steps to uninstall, EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. 

Mac OS:  ↓ Download Combo Cleaner Antivirus For Mac 

 More information about Combo Cleaner, steps to uninstall, EULA, and Privacy Policy.

Do You Know How Dangerous the SearchMine Is?

Recently, many computer users have compliant that their homepage and search engine are changed to a suspicious website, and the domain is SearchMine. It looks like a search page that will do the same job as other search engine. However it is bogus. users depicted it as that their computer is totally out of order once SearchMine enters their computer.

Our team recognizes SearchMine as a browser hijacker, and it is produced by adware. as the first time that SearchMine adware come into your PC, it bottles up on your browsers as plug-ins, banners, extension, add-ons, and so on. Normally, users cannot see it as an independent objects. at the same time, adware is able to distribute tens of thousands of ads which will squeeze on your screen. And it can open the door for its browser hijackers to infect the browsers.

As you know, SearchMine will carry on numerous fraud once it shows up on your PC, and the old trick is to play like as a search engine. When you input some works in the blanket, and click search, the results are led to the google. However, it is not all the same, it will fabricate several fake news on the top lists so that users can click it. and then users are led to other unsafe websites or freeware. In this way, SearchMine can cause several loopholes for your operating system.

SearchMine will also help its adware by enabling the ads by adware flooding your PC. to prevent this troubles happening repeatedly, we recommend you the following removal guides.

Various Problems Caused by SearchMine

1. Your browser homepage and favorite search engine like Google, Yahoo Searches are changed without consent
2. It freezes up your computer by overly use your system resources
3. Common opertaions such as opening program and shutting down computer are become sluggish
4. It can corrupt your windows registry and give you severe system malfuncions
5. It can be used to deploy annoying pop up ads to interrupt your web-surfing
6. It is used to collect your private information and share them with scammer

SearchMine Removal Process

Part 1. Manually Remove SearchMine on Windows OS

Part 2. Manually Remove SearchMine on Mac OS


Part 1. Manually Remove SearchMine on Windows OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1 – Uninstall malicious programs from Control Panel.

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  • 1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window
  • 2. Input “control panel” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Control Panel
  • 3. Click Uninstall a program:
  • 4. Right-click programs which may be related with SearchMine and click Uninstall:
If you cannot uninstall an unwanted or suspicious program from Control Panel, we recommend downloading SpyHunter anti-malware to see whether it will find related malware on your system:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

More information about SpyHunter, steps to uninstall, EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter.


Step 2 – Remove malicious extensions from web browsers.

(NOTE – Please Bookmark This Page because some operations may restart or close your system or web browser)

Chrome

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On Chrome: Launch up Google Chrome> click Chrome menu > click Tools> click Extension> select extensions which may be related with SearchMine> click trash bin

Firefox

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On Firefox: Open Firefox, navigate to browser menu in the top right > select Add-ons > select add-ons which may be related with SearchMine> remove it with Disable or Remove button.

Internet Explorer

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On IE: Open Internet Explorer >click Tools > click Manager Add-on Tools and Extensions> select extensions which may be related with SearchMine > click Remove or Disable button.

Microsoft Edge

On Microsoft Edge: (Reset default homepage and search engine to remove SearchMine associated hijacker)

(NOTE – Please Bookmark This Page because some operations may restart or close your system or web browser)

Reset Edge homepage: Click More (…) > click Settings > select A specific page or pages under “Open with” > select Custom to type your favorite website.

Reset Edge search engine: Click More (…) > click Settings > Click View advanced settings > Click <Add new> under “Search in the address bar with”> type your favorite search engine >click Add as default.

If you cannot delete an unwanted search engine or extension from web browser, we recommend downloading SpyHunter’s Malware Scanner to see whether it will find related Adware or Hijacker on your PC:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

More information about SpyHunter, steps to uninstall, EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter.

 


Step 3 Find and remove malicious registry entries of SearchMine or malicious program.

NoteIn case any suspicious files, unwanted program, unwanted browser extension, or unwanted search engine cannot be removed manually, it is often caused by malicious program, which may adds files to registry or make changes in registry . Therefore, to uninstall such stubborn items, you need to find and remove malicious files in the Registry Editor. Check the steps below:

1. Press “Windows key + R key” together to open Run window;

2. Input “regedit” in Run window and hit Enter key to open Registry;

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3. Click Edit menu and select Find >> Type virus’s name into it and click Find Next >> Right click on the files and click Delete (Only If you can determine that they are related with malware):

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If you cannot determine which registry files are malicious, do not take risk to delete any file, that may damage your system. To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter and see whether it will find malicious registry files  for you:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

More information about SpyHunter, steps to uninstall, EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter.


 

Step 4 – Disable Notifications of suspicious websites on Web Browsers.

If some unwanted pop-ups or ads still appear on web browser, please try to disable their Notifications on all web browsers:

Edge

On Microsoft Edge

  • Launch Edge browser
  • Click on menu button of Microsoft Edge
  • Click Settings
  • Click “View advanced settings”
  • Click “Manage” under “Website permissions”
  • Find the unwanted URL and click the X (Clear) button to remove the URL.

Chrome

On Google Chrome

  • Click the three-dots Menu button on the right upper corner
  • Click “Settings” >> Scroll down to the bottom and click “Advanced
  • Click on “Content settings” in the Privacy and Security section
  • Click “Notifications
  • Find the unwanted URL >> Click the three dots next to the URL >> click “Block” or “Remove

Firefox

On Firefox

  • Launch Firefox
  • Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner >> Select “Options
  • Click on “Privacy & Security” on the left hand side of the screen
  • Scroll down to the “Permissions” >> Click the “Settings” button next to “Notifications”
  • Find the unwanted URL >> Click the drop-down menu and select “Block

IE'

On Internet Explorer

  • Launch IE
  • Click the Gear button on the right upper corner >> Select “Internet options”
  • Click “Privacy” tab and click “Settings” under “Pop-up Blocker” section
  • Find the unwanted URL and Click the “Remove” button

NOTE – If the instructions above do not work, please download SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system.


Step 5 (Optional) – Reset Web Browser Settings

Edge

On Microsoft Edge

  • Click the three horizontal dots icon >> Select Settings.
  • Click the “Choose what to clear” button
  • Click Show more >> Select everything >> click the “Clear” button.

Chrome

On Google Chrome

  • Click the Chrome menu icon >> Select Settings
  • Scroll down to the bottom and click the Advanced
  • Scroll down to the bottom >> Click the Reset button

Firefox

On Firefox

  • Click the Firefox menu at the top right corner >> click Help
  • Select Troubleshooting Information
  • Click the “Refresh Firefox” button

IE

On Internet Explorer

Click on the gear icon >> Click “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab >> Click “Reset”button

NOTE – If the instructions above do not solve your problems, please download SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system.



Part 2. Manually Remove SearchMine on Mac OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1.Quick malicious process.

  1. Click the Go button and select Utilities folder;
  2. Locate the Activity Monitor icon on the screen and double-click on it
  3. Under Activity Monitor, find a suspicious-looking process, select it and click Quit Process
  4. A dialog should pop up, asking if you are sure you would like to quit the troublemaking process. Select the Force Quit option
If you cannot determine which process is malicious, we recommend downloading Combo Cleaner and see whether it will find  malicious apps  for you:

↓ Download Combo Cleaner Antivirus For Mac 

 More information about Combo Cleaner, steps to uninstall, EULA, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of Combo Cleaner.


Step 2.Uninstall malicious programs from Mac.

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Open the Finder >> Go to the Applications folder >> Find out malicious apps and Click Move to Trash >> Enter your password if requested.


Step 3. Delete malware-generated files in the following folders:

/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
Library/Application Support folder;
~/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
/Library/LaunchDaemons folder;

/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

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– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents:

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In the “LaunchAgents” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

SearchMine, “com.SearchMineDaemon”, “com.SearchMine, “com.SearchMine.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

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Library/Application Support

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: Library/Application Support:

In the “Application Support” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

SearchMine, “com.SearchMineDaemon”, “com.SearchMine, “com.SearchMine.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

~/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgentst:

In the “LaunchAgentst” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

SearchMine, “com.SearchMineDaemon”, “com.SearchMine, “com.SearchMine.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

/Library/LaunchDaemons

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemon:

In the “LaunchDaemon” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

SearchMine, “com.SearchMineDaemon”, “com.SearchMine, “com.SearchMine.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc

If you cannot determine which files are generated by malware, do not take risk to delete any file, that may damage your system. To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading Combo Cleaner and see whether it will find malicious files  for you:

↓ Download Combo Cleaner Antivirus For Mac 

 More information about Combo Cleaner, steps to uninstall, EULA, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of Combo Cleaner.


Step 4. Delete malicious extensions From Safari / Chrome / Firefox.

Safari

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Open Safari >> Click Safari menu button and choose Preferences >> Select the Extensions tab >> Select the suspicious extension and click Uninstall.

Firefox

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Open Firefox >> Click the menu button >> select Add-ons >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click the Disable or Remove button.

Chrome

delete SearchMine from Mac Chrome

Run Chrome >> Click the three-dot menu button in the upper-right corner >> Select the More Tools >> Click Extensions >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click on the Trash icon >> Click Remove


Step 5. Use Combo Cleaner to re-diagnose your Mac and see if it is 100% clean:

To make sure that your system is not infected at all, it’s better to run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus and see if it will detect any remaining unwanted items:

↓ Download Combo Cleaner Antivirus For Mac 

 More information about Combo Cleaner, steps to uninstall, EULA, and Privacy Policy. Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you’ll need to purchase the full version of Combo Cleaner.

– Once combocleaner.dmg installer is downloaded, double-click it to install;

– Then launch Combo Cleaner and click “Start Combo Scan” button;

– Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. Once the scan is completed, remove any found infections.

SearchMine removal on mac