How to remove Guruofsearch.com [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

As mentioned above, the Guruofsearch.com PC infection also alters the web browser’s search engine. So, your web browser, when searching something, will display a hodgepodge of advertisements, links to unwanted and add web pages and search results of a big search engines such as Google or Bing. As a result, actual use of a web browser’s search becomes uncomfortable. Moreover, it can also lead to slowing or even freeze your browser.

Some browser hijackers also contain adware (sometimes called ‘ad-supported’ software) which may be used to display annoying ads and or gather user info that may be sold to third parties. These unwanted advertisements can be displayed in the form of pop-unders, pop-ups, in-text ads, video ads, text links or banners or even massive full page ads. Most of the adware is created to display advertisements, but some adware is form of spyware that often used to track users to collect personal information.

We recommend you to clean your computer as soon as possible. Use the step-by-step instructions below that will assist to get rid of Guruofsearch.com redirect and unwanted programs, that can be installed onto your system along with it.

Guruofsearch.com startpage removal tutorial

The answer is right here on this web-page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will help you easily to clean your computer of hijacker. Moreover, you can choose manual or automatic removal method. If you are familiar with the personal computer then use manual removal, otherwise run the free anti malware tool designed specifically to remove browser hijacker infection such as Guruofsearch.com. Of course, you can combine both methods. Read this manual carefully, bookmark or print it, because you may need to close your web-browser or restart your PC system.

How to manually remove Guruofsearch.com

The step-by-step instructions will help you remove Guruofsearch.com startpage. These Guruofsearch.com removal steps work for the Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and MS Edge, as well as every version of MS Windows operating system. Some of the steps may require you to close the browser or reboot your computer. So, bookmark or print it for later reference.

Remove Guruofsearch.com associated software by using MS Windows Control Panel

The best way to begin the computer cleanup is to remove unknown and suspicious applications. Using the Windows Control Panel you can do this quickly and easily. This step, in spite of its simplicity, should not be ignored, because the removing of unneeded programs can clean up the Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge from pop-up ads hijackers and so on.

It will open the Windows Control Panel as on the image below.

Next, click “Uninstall a program”
It will show a list of all programs installed on your personal computer. Scroll through the all list, and remove any suspicious and unknown software. To quickly find the latest installed software, we recommend sort applications by date in the Control panel.

Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to get rid of Guruofsearch.com

Right click on the web browser’s shortcut, click Properties option. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text “http://site.address” that has been added here. Remove everything after .exe. An example, for Google Chrome you should remove everything after chrome.exe.

To save changes, press OK . You need to clean all browser’s shortcuts. So, repeat this step for the Google Chrome, FF, Edge and Internet Explorer.

Delete Guruofsearch.com redirect from Chrome

Reset Chrome settings is a easy way to remove the browser hijacker, harmful and ‘ad-supported’ extensions, as well as to restore the browser’s home page, newtab page and search provider by default that have been modified by Guruofsearch.com browser hijacker.

Open the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will display the drop-down menu. Next, click to “Settings” option.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as on the image below and click the “Reset settings” button.

Confirm your action, click the “Reset” button.

Remove Guruofsearch.com startpage from FF

If your Firefox internet browser homepage has changed to Guruofsearch.com without your permission or a an unknown search engine displays results for your search, then it may be time to perform the internet browser reset.

First, launch the Firefox. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will display the drop-down menu. Next, click the Help button ().

In the Help menu click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page click on “Refresh Firefox” button as shown on the screen below.

Confirm your action, press the “Refresh Firefox”.

Get rid of Guruofsearch.com redirect from IE

The IE reset is great if your browser is hijacked or you have unwanted addo-ons or toolbars on your internet browser, which installed by an malware.

First, open the Microsoft Internet Explorer, then press ‘gear’ icon . It will display the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the web browser, then click the “Internet Options” as shown on the screen below.

In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then click the “Reset” button. The IE will show the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” dialog box. Further, press the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, click the “Reset” button as shown on the image below.

Once the procedure is done, press “Close” button. Close the IE and restart your PC for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your internet browser’s homepage and search engine by default to default state.

Use free malware removal tools to completely remove Guruofsearch.com

Many antivirus companies have created software that help detect and delete browser hijacker infection, and thereby return all your typical web browsers settings. Below is a a few of the free programs you may want to run. You system can have tons of potentially unwanted software, ad-supported software and browser hijackers installed at the same time, so we recommend, if any unwanted or malicious program returns after {rebooting} the system, then boot your personal computer into Safe Mode and run the anti malware tool again.

Remove Guruofsearch.com homepage with Malwarebytes

You can remove Guruofsearch.com search automatically with a help of Malwarebytes Free. We recommend this free malware removal utility because it can easily remove browser hijackers, adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software), PUPs and toolbars with all their components such as files, folders and registry entries.

Download Malwarebytes Free on your computer by clicking on the link below. Save it on your desktop.

Once the downloading process is complete, close all windows on your computer. Further, start the file named mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up as shown on the image below, click the “Yes” button.

It will display the “Setup wizard” which will assist you install Malwarebytes on the PC system. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is finished successfully, click Finish button. Then Malwarebytes will automatically start and you can see its main window as shown in the figure below.

Next, click the “Scan Now” button to start scanning your computer for the PC infection which cause a redirect to Guruofsearch.com. When a threat is found, the number of the detected objects will change accordingly. Wait until the the scanning is done. Please be patient.

As the scanning ends, you can check all threats detected on your personal computer. Make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click “Quarantine Selected” button.

The Malwarebytes will begin removing Guruofsearch.com browser hijacker and other security threats. Once disinfection is finished, you may be prompted to reboot your computer. I recommend you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the Malwarebytes to remove browser hijacker, ad supported software and other dangerous programs.

Delete Guruofsearch.com startpage from internet browsers with AdwCleaner

This removal program is free and easy to use. It can scan and delete browser hijacker like Guruofsearch.com, malicious software, potentially unwanted software and adware in Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge and IE internet browsers and thereby restore their default settings (start page and search provider by default). AdwCleaner is powerful enough to find and delete malicious registry entries and files that are hidden on the computer.

Download AdwCleaner from the link below.

After downloading is complete, open the directory in which you saved it. You will see an icon like below.

Double click the AdwCleaner desktop icon. When the utility is launched, you will see a screen as shown on the image below.

Further, press “Scan” button to begin checking your system for the Guruofsearch.com hijacker and internet browser’s malicious extensions. Once the scanning is done, it will display a scan report as shown below.

Review the report and then click “Clean” button. It will show a prompt as shown below.

You need to press “OK”. Once the cleaning process is finished, the AdwCleaner may ask you to restart your computer. When your personal computer is started, you will see an AdwCleaner log.

These steps are shown in detail in the following video guide.

Block Guruofsearch.com and other annoying web-pages

Use an adblocker utility like AdGuard will protect you from dangerous advertisements and content. Moreover, you can find that the AdGuard have an option to protect your privacy and block phishing and spam web-sites. Additionally, ad blocker software will help you to avoid unwanted pop-ups and unverified links that also a good way to stay safe online.

Installing the AdGuard ad blocking application is simple. First you will need to download AdGuard by clicking on the following link.

Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to start it. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen as shown below.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed and an icon will be placed on your desktop. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick instructions as shown below.

Click “Skip” button to close the indows and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you start your system, AdGuard will run automatically and stop pop-ups, web pages such Guruofsearch.com, as well as other dangerous or misleading sites. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which is located on your desktop.

Do not know how your web browser has been hijacked by Guruofsearch.com hijacker?

Many applications used to hijack a computer’s internet browser. So,when you installing free applications, carefully read the disclaimers, select the Custom or Advanced setup mode to watch for optional applications that are being installed, because some of the programs are adware and PUPs.

Finish words

Now your PC system should be clean of the Guruofsearch.com . Remove AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep Malwarebytes (to periodically scan your machine for new malware, browser hijackers and adware) and AdGuard (to help you stop annoying pop-up ads and dangerous pages). Moreover, to prevent browser hijackers, please stay clear of unknown and third party applications, make sure that your antivirus program, turn on the option to detect PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

If you need more help with Guruofsearch.com startpage related issues, go to our Spyware/Malware removal forum.