The Seen On Screen is a browser hijacker. Once hijacker get installed on your personal computer, it alters web browsers settings. It will set Seen On Screen as your homepage, new tab and default search engine. Thus, if you open the Google Chrome browser, it’ll always be open this annoying web-site. Moreover, when you create a new tab, your internet browser may be also redirected to Seen On Screen web-site.
Seen On Screen Chrome new tab
The Seen On Screen browser hijacker usually affects only the Google Chrome. However, possible situations, when any other internet browsers will be affected too. A browser hijacker will perform a scan of the computer for internet browser shortcuts and modify them without your permission. When it infects the web browser shortcuts, it’ll add the argument such as ‘http://site.address’ into Target property. So, each time you open the web browser, you will see an unwanted page.
The browser hijacker, which set the Seen On Screen homepage as your homepage can also set this unwanted web-page as your search engine. You will encounter the fact that the search in the web browser has become uncomfortable to use, because the search results will consist of lots of advertisements, links to ad and unwanted sites and a small amount of regular links, which are obtained from a search in the major search engines. Therefore, look for something using Seen On Screen web page would be a waste of time or worse, it can lead to even more infected system.
The Seen On Screen hijacker is not a virus, but the virus behaves similarly. As a rootkit hides in the system, modifies browsers settings, and blocks them from changing. Also this hijacker infection may install additional browser addons, extensions and modules that will show ads and popups. And finally, the Seen On Screen browser hijacker can collect a wide variety of personal info such as what web-pages you’re opening, what you’re looking for the Web and so on. This information, in the future, can be sold to third parties.
Therefore it is very important to free your PC system as quickly as possible. Follow the steps below to remove Seen On Screen redirect, as well as other malicious software and ad-supported software, which can be installed onto your computer along with it.
How to remove Seen On Screen
Without a doubt, the hijacker infection is harmful to your PC. So you need to quickly and completely remove this malware. To delete this browser hijacker, you can use the manual removal which are given below or free malware removal tool such as Malwarebytes or AdwCleaner (both are free). I note that we recommend that you use automatic removal that will help you to remove Seen On Screen homepage easily and safely. Manual removal is best used only if you are well versed in system or in the case where browser hijacker is not removed automatically.
How to remove Seen On Screen redirect without any software
The useful removal instructions for the Seen On Screen search. The detailed procedure can be followed by anyone as it really does take you step-by-step. If you follow this process to get rid of Seen On Screen let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.
Delete suspicious and potentially unwanted applications using MS Windows Control Panel
First, you should try to identify and remove the program that causes the appearance of annoying ads or browser redirect, using the ‘Uninstall a program’ which is located in the ‘Control panel’.
Press Windows button 
, then click Search 
. Type “Control panel”and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click “Start” and select “Control Panel”. It will open the Windows Control Panel as on the image below.
Further, press “Uninstall a program” 
It will show a list of all software installed on your computer. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs.
Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts
When the hijacker is started, it can also change the browser’s shortcuts, adding an argument similar “http://site.address” into the Target field. Due to this, every time you start the web-browser, it will display an unwanted web-site.
Right click on the shortcut of infected web-browser as shown on the screen below.
Select the “Properties” option and it’ll display a shortcut’s properties. Next, click the “Shortcut” tab and then delete the “http://site.address” string from Target field as on the image below.
Then press OK to save changes. Repeat the step for all web-browsers which are re-directed to the Seen On Screen annoying web page.
Delete Seen On Screen from Google Chrome
If your Google Chrome web-browser is re-directed to unwanted Seen On Screen web-page, it may be necessary to completely reset your web browser program to its default settings.
First run the Google Chrome. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (
). It will open the main menu. Further, click the option named “Settings”. Another way to open the Google Chrome’s settings – type chrome://settings in the web-browser adress bar and press Enter.
The web browser will show the settings screen. Click “Extensions”. In the Extensions screen, select the “Seen On Screen” extension, delete the checkmark next to “Enabled” and click the trash bin icon. Next, click Settings. In the Settings window scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the “Reset settings” section is visible, like below and click the “Reset settings” button.
The Google Chrome will open the confirmation prompt. You need to confirm your action, click the “Reset” button. The web browser will run the procedure of cleaning. Once it is finished, the web browser’s settings including homepage, new tab page and search engine by default back to the values that have been when the Google Chrome was first installed on your computer.
Remove Seen On Screen from FF by resetting internet browser settings
If the Mozilla Firefox settings like start page and search provider by default have been replaced by the browser hijacker infection, then resetting it to the default state can help.
Click the Menu button (looks like three horizontal lines), and click the blue Help icon located at the bottom of the drop down menu as shown on the screen below.
A small menu will appear, press the “Troubleshooting Information”. On this page, click “Refresh Firefox” button like below.
Follow the onscreen procedure to restore your Mozilla Firefox web-browser settings to its original state.
Remove Seen On Screen homepage from Internet Explorer
By resetting Internet Explorer browser you restore your internet browser settings to its default state. This is first when troubleshooting problems that might have been caused by browser hijacker like Seen On Screen.
First, open the Internet Explorer, then press ‘gear’ icon 
. It will display the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the web browser, then press the “Internet Options” as shown below.
In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then click the “Reset” button. The Microsoft Internet Explorer will display the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” prompt. Further, click the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, click the “Reset” button as on the image below.
When the task is finished, click “Close” button. Close the Microsoft Internet Explorer and reboot your computer for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your web-browser’s startpage, new tab page and default search engine to default state.
Seen On Screen automatic removal
Many antivirus companies have created programs that help detect and remove hijacker infection, and thereby revert back web browsers settings. Below is a a few of the free programs you may want to use. You computer can have lots of PUPs, adware and browser hijackers installed at the same time, so we recommend, if any unwanted or malicious program returns after restarting the PC, then boot your computer into Safe Mode and use the anti-malware utility once again.
How to automatically remove Seen On Screen with Malwarebytes
Manual Seen On Screen redirect removal requires some computer skills. Some files and registry entries that created by the hijacker may be not completely removed. We suggest that use the Malwarebytes Free that are completely free your system of browser hijackers. Moreover, the free application will help you to delete malware, PUPs, adware (sometimes called ‘ad-supported’ software) and toolbars that your computer may be infected too.
- Download Malwarebytes (MBAM) by clicking on the link below.
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- Close all applications and windows on your machine. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup.
- Further, click Next button and follow the prompts.
- Once installation is finished, click the “Scan Now” button to start checking your personal computer for Seen On Screen browser hijacker. This task can take some time, so please be patient.
- When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and press “Quarantine Selected”. Once disinfection is done, you may be prompted to reboot your PC system.
The following video offers a step-by-step instructions on how to delete browser hijacker with Malwarebytes.
If the problem with Seen On Screen redirect is still remained
AdwCleaner is a free removal tool that can be downloaded and use to get rid of browser hijackers, adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software), malicious software, PUPs, toolbars and other threats from your personal computer. You can use this utility to scan for threats even if you have an antivirus or any other security program.
Download AdwCleaner tool by clicking on the link below. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.
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Once downloading is finished, open the directory in which you saved it and double-click the AdwCleaner icon. It will launch the AdwCleaner tool and you will see a screen like below. If the User Account Control prompt will ask you want to open the program, press Yes button to continue.
Next, click “Scan” for scanning your system for the Seen On Screen hijacker and other malware and adware.
When it has finished scanning your computer is finished, it will display a list of all items detected by this tool as shown on the image below.
You need to press “Clean” button. It will show a dialog box. Click “OK” to begin the cleaning procedure. When the clean up is complete, the AdwCleaner may ask you to reboot your computer. After restart, the AdwCleaner will open the log file.
All the above steps are shown in detail in the following video instructions.
How to stop Seen On Screen homepage
Use an ad blocker tool like AdGuard will protect you from dangerous ads and content. Moreover, you can find that the AdGuard have an option to protect your privacy and stop phishing and spam web-sites. Additionally, adblocker software will help you to avoid unwanted pop-ups and unverified links that also a good way to stay safe online.
- Download AdGuard application from the following link.
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- When downloading is finished, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
- Once the setup is complete, click “Skip” to close the setup application and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial which will help you get to know AdGuard better.
- In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you launch your system, AdGuard will launch automatically and block pop-ups, web sites such Seen On Screen, as well as other malicious or misleading web-pages. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the icon named AdGuard, which is located on your desktop.
How does your PC get infected with Seen On Screen browser hijacker
The browser hijacker come bundled with some free software. So always read carefully the setup screens, disclaimers, ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Software license’ appearing during the install procedure. Additionally pay attention for optional applications that are being installed along with the main application. Ensure that you unchecked all of them! Also, use an ad blocking program that will help to stop malicious, misleading, illegitimate or untrustworthy web-pages.
Finish words
After completing the steps above, your system should be clean from malware and browser hijackers. The Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge will no longer show Seen On Screen unwanted start page on startup. Unfortunately, if the step-by-step guide does not help you, then you have caught a new browser hijacker, and then the best way – ask for help.
- Download HijackThis by clicking on the link below and save it to your Desktop.
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- Double-click on the HijackThis icon. Next press “Do a system scan only” button.
- When it has finished scanning, the scan button will read “Save log”, press it. Save this log to your desktop.
- Create a Myantispyware account here. Once you’ve registered, check your e-mail for a confirmation link, and confirm your account. After that, login.
- Copy and paste the contents of the HijackThis log into your post. If you are posting for the first time, please start a new thread by using the “New Topic” button in the Spyware Removal forum. When posting your HJT log, try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately.
- Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the annoying Seen On Screen startpage.
