How to remove Mybrowser-search.com (Mac)

What is Mybrowser-search.com

Mybrowser-search.com is a potentially unwanted program determined as a browser hijacker. Improved search results, better algorithms, and security system are the features supposedly meant to be part of Mybrowser-search.com. Unfortunately, this is not the case, because it uses ostensibly useful capabilities to cover suspicious activity which includes data surveillance (passwords, IP-addresses, geolocations, etc.), obtrusion of unwanted content, and other things disrupting the browsing experience. Mybrowser-search.com works on the basis of a legitimate Google system to generate fake results spreading intrusive content – coupons, promotional links, trivia, lotteries, and other goods meant to shape up a good impression about the unwanted program. Do not get deluded by such a concept and delete Mybrowser-search.com from your computer here and now, following the guideline below.

How Mybrowser-search.com infected your computer

The installation of unwanted software usually happens out of the user’s consent. They download free/cracked programs from the web, remaining unaware of unwanted presence. Be careful, the enemy can lurk behind “Advanced” or “Custom” sections as additional offers during the setup. Always watch close and uncheck such applications, even if they seem to be useful. Sometimes developers will label them as helpful tools meant to improve your experience, so keep an eye for that as well. It is also worth mentioning that ads and banners attached over various pages can conceal redirects leading to suspicious or malvertising websites. Avoiding clicking on them comprises a significant part of online protection, so make sure you follow that rule as well. Besides the removal instructions presented below, you will also learn some tips upon securing yourself from such threats on the web.

Remove Mybrowser-search.com manually for free

Here is the manual step-by-step tutorial for full Mybrowser-search.com removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of the Mybrowser-search.com installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Important update: Mybrowser-search.com hijacker installs a malicious Device Profile called AdminPrefs on MacOS, that won’t allow users to make changes to browser search engine and homepage settings. Follow instructions below to remove this profile.

Remove Mybrowser-search.com profile

1. Go to System Preferences and click on Profiles.
2. In the list of profiles on the left side, choose AdminPrefs and click on “-” button to remove it.
3. In your case it can be named differently, in this case remove all visible profiles. Check the picture below to see how it looks like.

Remove Mybrowser-search.com from Applications

Remove Mybrowser-search.com from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. MyBrowserSearch might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall MyBrowserSearch or MyBrowserSearch Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag MyBrowserSearch from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall Mybrowser-search.com

If you can’t uninstall Mybrowser-search.com using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of Mybrowser-search.com. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag MyBrowserSearch from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with MyBrowserSearch.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove Mybrowser-search.com add-on from your browsers

Removing MyBrowserSearch from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the MyBrowserSearch extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find MyBrowserSearch extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find MyBrowserSearch extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose MyBrowserSearch extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish Mybrowser-search.com removal reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of Mybrowser-search.com


~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.MyBrowserSearch.plist
~/Library/Safari/Extensions/MyBrowserSearch.safariextz
~/Library/Application Support/MyBrowserSearch


How to protect Mac OSX from hijackers, like Mybrowser-search.com

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available – Malwarebytes for Mac.