How to Remove Social2Search? - Removal Guide

Tired of seeing a lot of pop-ups from Social2Search out of nowhere? Does the browser running speed get slower but you don't know why? Have you ever thought of that it may come from the adware that installed secretly on your computer? If you don't want to see those boresome ads any more, you should remove the adware from your computer. Are you running out of ideas and don't know how to delete the adware? Learn more from this post.

Introduction of Social2Search

Known as an adware, which can be called potential unwanted program, Social2Search is able to add itself to the target browser when users are downloading applications contain custom installer. "Bundling" has been a common way used by adware to infiltrate into users' computers without their knowledge. In general, this adware will act as a useful program which can provide service to PC users. However, its real purpose is to display related ads and guide PC users to purchase something on its site. Once installed, the adware may make modifications on the browser settings and DNS settings. Then, it starts generating all sorts of ads on users' browsers, including deals, coupons, promotions, discounts, pop-up unders, interstitial ads and banner ads. Please note that the adware may work as a spyware and collect your personal information so as to know your browsing habits and send you more personalized ads. Then your sensitive information including your browsing history, search requires, how long you stay on specific websites, your IP address and other confidential data may be collected and sent to third party. Thus, to protect your PC and your private information, please remove Social2Search from the machine once you notice its presence.

What Will Social2Search Do to Your Computer?

1. It secretly gets into your PC with other programs and installs itself automatically.

2. It makes changes to your browser settings and modifies icons on the desktop without permission.

3. It gives false hints on software update, pop-up windows to you.

4.It affects your web browsers and redirects you to other malicious websites.

5. It may violate your personal information by recording and sending your personal data to cyber criminals.

Manually Remove Social2Search from Your Computer

To stop various types of annoying ads from this adware and get all things to its normal working condition, you would need to get rid of Social2Search from your computer entirely. You have two choices: automatically remove it using a powerful malware removal tool or manually it remove by follow the manual removal guide given below.

Step 1: Remove the adware related programs.

Windows Vista/7:
Click the Start Orb and click Control Panel.
Make sure you are in the category view in control panel (indicated in the top right hand corner).
Click Uninstall a Program under the Programs heading.
Search for the adware related programs, click Uninstall from the options at the top of the list.

Windows XP:
Click the Start menu and click Control Panel.
Click Switch to Category View, if you are not already in this view.
Click Add or Remove Programs.
Select the adware related programs , and click Change /Remove or Remove.

Windows 8:
Press Windows key + R.
Type "control panel" in the box shown and hit Enter.
Go to Uninstall a Program.
Look for the adware related programs , and click Uninstall.

Step2: Remove Social2Search add-on from your web browsers.

Internet Explorer
Open the desktop, and then tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar.
Tap or click the Tools button , and then tap or click Manage add-ons.
Under Show, tap or click All add-ons, and then select the adware.
If the add-on can be deleted, you'll see the Remove option. Tap or click Remove and then tap or click Close. Otherwise click Disable button.

Google Chrome
Click the Chrome menu  on the browser toolbar.
Click Tools.
Select Extensions.
Click the trashcan icon  next to the adware to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox

At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button, and then click Add-ons.
The Add-ons Manager tab will open.
In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the Extensions panel.
Select the adware.
Click the Remove or Disable button.

How to Prevent Adware?

To prevent the PC from such sneaky unwanted programs, please pay more attention to the programs and files you download from the web because some adware are preinstalled in the installer of those files. It is suggested that PC users should select Advanced or Custom installation option so that they can check every additional application during the installation process. In addition, do not open the attachments or links in the emails sent by others until you make sure they are safe to click on. Because this adware infection can attack the infected computer by these attachments. Therefore, be more careful when you receive emails containing attachments or links from your contacts or strangers.