Categories: Adware removal instructions

Remove Rich Search new tab virus

How to remove Rich Search new tab? Rich Search new tab is an add-on in the browser, also known as a browser hijacker. Rich Search new tab modifies settings in the browser and redirects the home page and search engine to unwanted ads.

Besides Rich Search new tab modifying the browser, Rich Search new tab also displays ads on different websites while using the browser. You will recognize these ads as pop-ups. These pop-ups promoted by Rich Search new tab try to trick you into making online purchases or installing unwanted software.

The sole purpose of Rich Search new tab is to generate revenue by displaying online ads and tricking the victim into clicking on them.

In most cases, Rich Search new tab is a browser extension. You can find this browser extension in the extension settings in your browser. However, it also happens that it is a software application that you installed through a rogue website.

I recommend performing a thorough scan and removing all harmful files to remove Rich Search new tab. It is possible to remove Rich Search new tab manually, but this is not recommended. Although remnants will remain, you may not remove all malware from your computer.

Use this step-by-step instruction to remove Rich Search new tab and other malware from your PC. By following this instruction, you will be sure that your computer is free of malware, and malware infections will be stopped in the future.

Remove Rich Search new tab with Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is an essential tool in the fight against malware. Malwarebytes can remove many types of malware that other software does often miss. Malwarebytes is costing you absolutely nothing. When cleaning up an infected computer, Malwarebytes has always been free, and I recommend it as an essential tool in the battle against malware.

Download Malwarebytes
Install Malwarebytes, and follow on-screen instructions.
Click Scan to remove Rich Search new tab.

Google Chrome

Open Google Chrome.
type: chrome://extensions/ in the address bar.
Search for “Rich Search new tab” and click the “Remove” button.

Firefox

Open Firefox browser.
type: about:addons in the address bar.
Search for “Rich Search new tab” and click the “Uninstall” button.

Microsoft Edge

Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
type: edge://extensions/ in the address bar.
Search for “Rich Search new tab” and click the “Remove” button.

Safari

Open Safari.
In the left top corner, click on the Safari menu.
In the Safari menu, click on Preferences.
Click on the Extensions tab.
Click on the Rich Search new tab extension you would like to remove, then click Uninstall.

Next, remove malware with Malwarebytes for Mac.

Learn more: Remove Mac malware with Anti-malware or Remove mac malware manually.

Remove malware with Sophos HitmanPRO

In this malware removal step, we will start a second scan to ensure no malware remnants are left on your computer. HitmanPRO is a cloud scanner that scans every active file for malicious activity on your computer and sends it to the Sophos cloud for detection. In the Sophos cloud, both Bitdefender antivirus and Kaspersky antivirus scan the file for malicious activities.

Download HitmanPRO

When you have downloaded HitmanPRO install the HitmanPro 32-bit or HitmanPRO x64. Downloads are saved to the Downloads folder on your computer.
Open HitmanPRO to start installation and scan.