Search-wizard.com is another dangerous browser hijacker. Search-wizard.com browser hijacker changes the homepage of Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge – Chromium Edge.

Search-wizard.com is regularly offered on the internet as a convenient homepage. However, in reality, this is a browser hijacker that collects all kinds of data from your browser.

The data collected by Search-wizard.com is used for advertising purposes. The data is sold to advertising networks. Because Search-wizard.com collects data from your browser, Search-wizard.com is also classified as (PUP) Potentially Unwanted Program.

Search Wizard browser extension will install itself in the Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Edge browser. No browser developer yet notices this browser hijacker as unwanted.

If your home page has changed to Search-wizard.com and the Search Wizard browser extension has been installed, remove the Search Wizard extension as soon as possible using this Search Wizard removal instruction.

Remove Search Wizard

Uninstall Search Wizard extension from Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Type chrome://extensions/ in the Google Chrome address bar and press ENTER on your keyboard.
  3. Find the “Search Wizard” browser extension and click Remove.

Uninstall Search Wizard extension from Firefox

  1. Open Firefox
  2. Type about:addons in the Firefox address bar and press ENTER on your keyboard.
  3. Find the “Search Wizard” browser extension and click the three dots on the right of the Search Wizard extension.
    Select Remove from the menu to remove Search Wizard from the Firefox browser.

Uninstall Search Wizard add-on from Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Click the menu (wrench icon) in the top right.
  3. Open Manage Addons from the menu.
  4. Remove Search Wizard from Extensions and Toolbars.
  5. On the left open Search Providers settings.
  6. Find Search Wizard Search and Remove Search Wizard Search.

Do you still have Search Wizard in Internet Explorer?

  1. Open Windows Control Panel.
  2. Go to Uninstall a program.
  3. Click “installed on” column to sort the recently installed applications by date.
  4. Select Search Wizard and click Uninstall.
  5. Follow Search Wizard uninstall instructions.

Remove Search-wizard.com with Malwarebytes

I recommend removing Search-wizard.com with Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes is a comprehensive adware removal tool and free to use.

Search-wizard.com adware leaves traces such as malicious files, registry keys, scheduled tasks on your device, make sure to completely remove Search-wizard.com with Malwarebytes.

Download Malwarebytes

 

  • Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to finish.
  • Once completed, review the Search-wizard.com detections.
  • Click Quarantine to continue.

  • Reboot Windows after all the detections are moved to quarantine.

You have now successfully removed Search-wizard.com from your device and web browser.

Max Reisler

Greetings! I'm Max, part of our malware removal team. Our mission is to stay vigilant against evolving malware threats. Through our blog, we keep you updated on the latest malware and computer virus dangers, equipping you with the tools to safeguard your devices. Your support in spreading this valuable information across social media is invaluable in our collective effort to protect others.

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