TheSmartSearch.net Hijacker, How to Remove?

Recently, some computer users complain that TheSmartSearch.net takes over their homepage and numerous pop-up ads regardless of their needs show on almost each web page they are browsing. Some users have tried hard to get rid of this annoying TheSmartSearch.net but failed. This post will show you how to remove TheSmartSearch.net easily.

What TheSmartSearch.net actually is?

TheSmartSearch.net is deemed as a sneaky browser hijacker which has the ability to changing settings of all your most used web browsers and displaying numerous pop-up ads to promote advertisements and increase web traffic for specific websites and products in order to gain pageviews and pay-per-click revenue.

Generally, this browser hijacker comes into your computer unexpectedly without asking for your permission. It always make its way into your computer via being bundled with free downloads, browsing suspicious websites, opening intrusive links, or clicking malicious pop-ups.

If your computer suffers from the following problems, it is likely to get infected with TheSmartSearch.net hijacker:

1. The browser default homepage is displayed by TheSmartSearch.net. 
2. The default search engine is change as well.
3. The TheSmartSearch.net website address is added onto your favorite website folder. 
4. Unknown browser extensions or plug-ins are installed into your web browser. 
5. Numerous blocking pop-up ads show on the web pages that you are visiting. 
6. You get links to unknown and strange websites.

Once this TheSmartSearch.net hijacker sneaks into your computer, it will firstly attack all your most used web browsers including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari. Thus it is easier and more convenient to track your online searches and collect useful information.

Whenever you launch your web browser, instead of showing the default homepage, the page of TheSmartSearch.net will show on your screen. Moreover, a brunch of pop-up ads according to you online activities will be displayed on almost each web page you are visiting regardless your need.

To invade your computer deeply, those ads mostly contain malware, ransomware, rogueware, Trojan horses, worms, spyware and other infections. Any clicking may redirect you to some unknown websites which you have never intended to visit, and download more malicious viruses to your computer.

How to prevent your PC from being infected with TheSmartSearch.net or other malware?

1. Install reputable real-time antivirus program and scan your computer regularly.
2. Be caution while downloading software from free resources.
3. Pay attention to what you agree to install.
4. Avoid opening spam e-mails or suspected attachments.
5. Stay away from intrusive websites.
6. Do not click dubious links or pop-ups.

How to remove TheSmartSearch.net and its pop-up ads efficiently and completely?

TheSmartSearch.net is a sneaky browser hijacker that is able to cause large amounts of problems. You’d better remove the adware or any other unwanted software in your PC as soon as possible before causing more damages. The following passage will show you how to remove TheSmartSearch.net in some easy ways.

Solution A: Remove TheSmartSearch.net Manually

Step 1. Stop TheSmartSearch.net associated running process in Windows Task Manager.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to open Windows Task Manager > find its associated running process > End Process.

Step 2. Uninstall TheSmartSearch.net associated program in Control Panel.

Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Find its associated program and uninstall it.

Step 3. Reset your browsers to clear your internet history records, internet temp files and cookies.


Internet Explorer:
Open Internet Explorer, click the Gear icon or Tools > Internet options. Here, go to the Advanced tab and click the Reset button. Go to the Reset Internet Explorer settings > Delete personal settings and click on Reset option. Finally, click Close and OK to save the changes.

Mozilla Firefox:
Open Mozilla Firefox, go to the Help section > Troubleshooting Information. Here, select Reset Firefox and click Finish.

Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu button, select Tools > Extensions, find unknown extension and remove them by clicking Recycle bin. Now click Settings > Show Advanced settings > Reset browser settings and click Reset.

Step 4. Restart your computer to take effect. 

Solution B: Remove TheSmartSearch.net Automatically

Step 1. Install SpyHunter.

1) Download SpyHunter-Installer.exe on your computer.

2) Double click on it to install SpyHunter.

3) When the installation is complete, click the Finish button.

Step 2. Remove TheSmartSearch.net with SpyHunter.

1) Open SpyHunter and click Scan Computer Now! to start scan your computer.

2) When the SpyHunter scan is completed, you can see that it detects all the threats including TheSmartSearch.net. Then click Fix Threats button to make your computer clean.

Friendly Reminded:
Using reliable anti-malicious software is the most efficient way for the victims who have a little knowledge about computer or are afraid of using manual removals to remove TheSmartSearch.net. You can download SpyHunter here.

Step 3. Clean Out the Trash

If you want to clean out the trash produced by TheSmartSearch.net or uninstalling programs, manage your startup items and optimize your computer performance, it is recommended to apply RegCure Pro to help you. Here shows how it works.

1) Freely download RegCure Pro here, or click the below button to download the file.

2) Double click on its application and click the Yes button to install the program step by step.

3) After the installation is complete, open the program and scan your system for unnecessary files and invalid registry entries. That will take some time for the first scanning. Please wait while the program scans your system for performance problems.

4) When the System Scan is done, click Fix All button to correct all the security risks and potential causes of your computer slow performance.

Friendly Reminded:
TheSmartSearch.net can produce a lot of trash in your PC. Just download and install RegCure Pro here, and it will do its best to help you speed up your PC's performance.