Detection Details

Adware.SearchGo

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Short bio

Adware.SearchGo is Malwarebytes’ detection for a family of browser hijackerstargeting Windows systems.

Protection

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.SearchGo

Home remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.SearchGo without further user interaction.

  • Please download Malwarebytesto your desktop.
  • Double-click MBSetup.exeand follow the prompts to install the program.
  • When your Malwarebytes for Windowsinstallation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
  • Click on the Get started button.
  • Click Scan to start a Threat Scan.
  • Click Quarantineto remove the found threats.
  • Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process.

For users that have had their browsers hijacked, we recommend having a look at our Browser Restore page.