How to get rid of Search.searchlrom.com redirect from Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge

What is Search.searchlrom.com?

The cyber threat analysts have determined that Search.searchlrom.com is a website that is promoted by PUPs (potentially unwanted program) that falls under the family of Browser hijackers. Browser hijacker is a kind of software that is designed to change the web-browser settings without the knowledge or permission of the computer user, and it usually redirects the affected system’s web browser to certain advertisement-related web pages. A browser hijacker modifies the default web browser search provider or homepage, redirects user web searches to its own web page, installs multiple toolbars on the internet browser, initiates numerous pop-ups and generates multiple pop-up advertisements. If your web browser has been hijacked by a browser hijacker you may need to perform manual steps or use a malware removal tool to revert changes made to your internet browsers.

When you perform a search via Search.searchlrom.com, in addition to search results from Yahoo, Bing or Google Custom Search which provide links to web pages, news articles, images or videos you will also be shown lots of ads. The devs behind Search.searchlrom.com doing this to generate advertising revenue from these ads.

As well as unwanted web browser redirects to Search.searchlrom.com, the hijacker may collect your Internet surfing activity by recording webpages visited, cookie information, IP addresses, URLs visited, Internet Service Provider (ISP) and web-browser version and type. Such kind of behavior can lead to serious security problems or user data theft. This is another reason why the hijacker that reroutes the web browser to Search.searchlrom.com should be deleted as soon as possible.

So, if you happen to encounter a browser hijacker or other such problem, then be quick and take effort to get rid of the browser hijacker ASAP. Follow the steps below to remove Search.searchlrom.com. Let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

How can a browser hijacker get on your computer

PUPs and browser hijackers come as a part of some freeware. So always read carefully the installation screens, disclaimers, ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Software license’ appearing during the install procedure. Additionally pay attention for optional programs that are being installed along with the main application. Ensure that you unchecked all of them! Also, run an ad blocking program that will help to block malicious, misleading, illegitimate or untrustworthy websites.

Threat Summary

Name	Search.searchlrom.com
Type	homepage hijacker, search provider hijacker, browser hijacker, redirect virus, PUP
Associated webdomains	query.searchlrom.com
Associated browser extension	Loveroms
Affected Browser Settings	search engine, new tab URL, homepage
Distribution	fake updaters, dubious pop up advertisements, free applications setup files
Symptoms	Pop up advertisements won’t go away. When you go to a website, you are automatically redirected to another website that you do not intend to visit. Your PC starts automatically installing unexpected software. An unwanted web-browser add-on appears in your browser. Your PC settings are being changed without your request.
Removal	Search.searchlrom.com removal guide

How to remove Search.searchlrom.com from personal computer

We are presenting various methods to remove Search.searchlrom.com from the Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome and Firefox using only internal Microsoft Windows functions. Most of browser hijackers and potentially unwanted applications can be removed via these processes. If these steps does not help to get rid of the browser hijacker, then it is better to run free malware removal tools linked below.

To remove Search.searchlrom.com, perform the following steps:

1. How to manually get rid of Search.searchlrom.com
   • Delete potentially unwanted programs through the Windows Control Panel
   • Remove Search.searchlrom.com homepage from internet browsers
2. Automatic Removal of Search.searchlrom.com
3. Stop Search.searchlrom.com redirect

How to manually get rid of Search.searchlrom.com

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to delete the Search.searchlrom.com hijacker from the Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Edge and Mozilla Firefox browsers.

Delete potentially unwanted programs through the Windows Control Panel

First method for manual browser hijacker removal is to go into the MS Windows “Control Panel”, then “Uninstall a program” console. Take a look at the list of apps on your computer and see if there are any dubious and unknown software. If you see any, you need to delete them. Of course, before doing so, you can do an Web search to find details on the application. If it is a potentially unwanted application, adware or malware, you will likely find information that says so.

Windows 7	Windows 8
Click ‘Start’. In the Start menu select ‘Control Panel’. Find and select ‘Programs and Features’ or ‘Uninstall a program’. Select the program. Click ‘Uninstall’.	Press and hold Windows key and hit X key. Select ‘Programs and Features’ from the menu. Select the program. Click ‘Uninstall’.
Windows 10	Mac OS
Press and hold Windows key and hit X key. Select ‘Programs and Features’ from the menu. Select the program. Click ‘Uninstall’.	On the top menu select ‘Go’, then ‘Applications’. Drag an unwanted application to the Trash bin. Right-click on the ‘Trash’ and select ‘Empty Trash’.

Remove Search.searchlrom.com homepage from internet browsers

The Search.searchlrom.com redirects or other symptoms of hijacker in your internet browser is a good reason to find and get rid of malicious extensions. This is an easy way to restore web-browsers settings and not lose any important information.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Google Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove Search.searchlrom.com redirect by reset Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing issues with Search.searchlrom.com removal, you need to reset Firefox browser.
Internet Explorer	Safari
Click ‘Tools’ button in the top-right corner. Select ‘Manage add-ons’. In the drop-down menu under ‘Show’, select ‘All add-ons’. To delete an add-on, double-click it; in the new window click ‘Remove’. Another way to get rid of Search.searchlrom.com from IE is reset Internet Explorer settings.	On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

Automatic Removal of Search.searchlrom.com

Spyware, adware, potentially unwanted software and hijackers can be difficult to remove manually. Do not try to delete this applications without the help of malware removal utilities. In order to fully remove Search.searchlrom.com from your web browser, use professionally developed utilities like Zemana Free, MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) and Hitman Pro.

Run Zemana Free to delete Search.searchlrom.com startpage

Zemana Anti Malware is free full featured malicious software removal utility. It can scan your files and MS Windows registry in real-time. Zemana Free can help to get rid of Search.searchlrom.com hijacker, other potentially unwanted apps and adware. It uses 1% of your PC resources. This utility has got simple and beautiful interface and at the same time best possible protection for your personal computer.

Visit the following page to download the latest version of Zemana for MS Windows. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.

When downloading is finished, close all windows on your personal computer. Further, run the set up file called Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up as displayed below, click the “Yes” button.

It will display the “Setup wizard” that will help you install Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM) on the PC. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once setup is finished successfully, Zemana Anti-Malware will automatically run and you can see its main window as displayed on the screen below.

Next, click the “Scan” button to begin scanning your computer for the hijacker that changes web browser settings to replace your startpage, new tab page and search provider by default with Search.searchlrom.com web page. When a threat is found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the scanning is complete.

When finished, Zemana Anti-Malware will open you the results. You may remove items (move to Quarantine) by simply click “Next” button.

The Zemana Anti Malware (ZAM) will remove browser hijacker responsible for redirecting user searches to Search.searchlrom.com and move the selected threats to the Quarantine. When disinfection is finished, you can be prompted to reboot your computer.

Remove Search.searchlrom.com with MalwareBytes AntiMalware

We recommend using the MalwareBytes Anti-Malware that are completely clean your computer of the hijacker. The free utility is an advanced malware removal program developed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This application uses the world’s most popular anti malware technology. It’s able to help you remove hijacker, potentially unwanted applications, malicious software, adware software, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your personal computer for free.

Download MalwareBytes Anti Malware on your Microsoft Windows Desktop from the following link.

After downloading is finished, run it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) will try to update itself and when this process is finished, click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the hijacker responsible for redirecting your browser to Search.searchlrom.com webpage. Depending on your personal computer, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. While the MalwareBytes is scanning, you may see how many objects it has identified either as being malicious software. You may delete items (move to Quarantine) by simply click “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes is a free program that you can use to delete all detected folders, files, services, registry entries and so on. To learn more about this malicious software removal tool, we advise you to read and follow the instructions or the video guide below.

Stop Search.searchlrom.com redirect

The AdGuard is a very good ad-blocking application for the Mozilla Firefox, Edge, IE and Google Chrome, with active user support. It does a great job by removing certain types of intrusive ads, popunders, popups, intrusive new tab pages, and even full page advertisements and webpage overlay layers. Of course, the AdGuard can block the Search.searchlrom.com redirect automatically or by using a custom filter rule.

Visit the page linked below to download AdGuard. Save it on your Windows desktop or in any other place.

After downloading it, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as shown in the figure below.

Follow the prompts. After the install is complete, you will see a window as shown in the figure below.

You can click “Skip” to close the setup program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you run your device, AdGuard will start automatically and stop unwanted advertisements, block Search.searchlrom.com redirects, as well as other malicious or misleading webpages. 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.

To sum up

Once you’ve complete the guidance above, your PC system should be free from hijacker responsible for redirecting user searches to Search.searchlrom.com and other malicious software. The MS Edge, Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox will no longer show the Search.searchlrom.com web page on startup. Unfortunately, if the guidance does not help you, then you have caught a new browser hijacker, and then the best way – ask for help here.