How to Remove SEARCHBOX extension?

SEARCHBOX extension

SEARCHBOX extension
SEARCHBOX  can be defined as a nettlesome adware program which is able to add some unwanted and malicious extension to the web browsers that you have installed. Once infected, you computer screen will be flooded with various unexpected advertisements which can prevent you from surfing on the Internet normally. As a matter of fact, SEARCHBOX extension is created by the third party companies, including criminal hackers who want to make profits. SEARCHBOX extension claims to be useful application for the first sight but you will finally find that it is just a tricky program which can put your system into high risk. After successfully penetrating into your system, it can take complete control of your browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Further, SEARCHBOX extension alters the important settings of your browsers and as a result, you will always be redirected to some ad-supported websites each time you start a new tab to search. Meanwhile, SEARCHBOX extension can bring in other malicious malware or computer infections which will slow down your PC performance. Thus, you have to pay enough attentions on any online activities because there are vary ways that SEARCHBOX extension can invade into your system. It can be bundled with some malicious links, free software and junk email attachments. If your you have noticed SEARCHBOX extension in your computer, please take actions to remove it as soon as possible.


SEARCHBOX extension Instant Automatic Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Un-installing program \ Apps  and removing malicious extensions from web browsers can help us remove some adware, redirect virus and malware, but at present most of computer threats like SEARCHBOX extension are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.

Therefore, our security researchers recommend using professional malware remover like SpyHunter Anti-malware to detect and remove virus & malware automatically. It can avoid risks and mistakes of manual removal. Donwload it now if you want a easy and safe solution:

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After SpyHunter is downloaded, click on “SpyHunter-Installer” and then follow the installation wizard to install it and start scanning your computer:

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SEARCHBOX extension Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

SEARCHBOX extension Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

Step 1. Uninstall SEARCHBOX extension related malicious programs using Control Panel

1. Press Win + R keys at the same time to launch Run box >> Then input: “Control Panel” and click OK

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2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program

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3. In the Programs and Features window, right click on apps that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension, then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.


Step 2. Remove SEARCHBOX extension related malicious extension from Microsoft Edge/ Chrome/Firefox

–  On Microsoft Edge

  • Click More (…) on the address bar and select Extensions
  • Select extensions that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension and click Uninstall button

–  On Chrome

  • Click the Extensions button on the Chrome browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click the trash can icon to delete extensions that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension.
  • A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

  • Click the Extensions button on the Firefox browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click (…)  button of the malicious extension and select Remove button


Step 3. Find and remove nasty registry files related with SEARCHBOX extension:

1. Open Registry Editor first:

  • Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard.
  • Type regedit in the Run box and hit OK

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2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension:

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(Do Not Delete Any Registry File If You’re Not Familiar with It)

Wrong operation in Registry Editor might harm your computer.If you are not able to locate and identify the nasty registry files, we recommend using SpyHunter Anti-malware and see if it will find out unsafe registry files of infection for you. This may save you hours and avoid risks.

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Step 4. Reset Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove SEARCHBOX extension

Reset Microsoft Edge

1. Select More (…) on the address bar, then click Settings

2. Select “Privacy, search and services” at the left side menu

3. Click “Choose what to clear”

4. Select all the options and then click Clear now button

Reset Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then click “Customize and control Google Chrome” button >> click Settings

2. Type “reset” into the search box;

3. Scroll down to the bottom, then click on Reset settings;

4. A message box will pop up to inform that your browser settings will be restored to their original defaults, click Reset settings button when it appears.

Reset Firefox

1. Open Firefox, then click on Firefox button, then Click on Help button, then Click on More Troubleshooting Information

2. At the Troubleshooting Information page, click on Refresh Firefox

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset Firefox to its initial state, click Refresh Firefox button when it appears.


Note: If problems remain after you completing manual removal steps, please scan your PC with Spyhunter to solve all issues:

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SEARCHBOX extension Manual Removal Process (Mac OS)

STEP 1 Delete malicious apps from Mac

– Select Finder on dock:

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Select Applications >> Right-lick on unwanted or suspicious apps that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension >> Click Move to Trash

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Go to Dock  >> Right-click on Trash icon and click Empty Trash.

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STEP 2 Uninstall Unwanted or Suspicious Extension that May Be Related with Adware:

On Safari:

Launch Safari and Click Preferences

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Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension >> Click Uninstall

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On Chrome:

Launch Chrome  >> Select More Tools  >> Click Extensions:

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Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension >> Click Trash icon to uninstall it.

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On Firefox:

Launch Firefox >> Click Add-ons:

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Select Extensions tab >>  Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with SEARCHBOX extension >> Click Remove

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STEP 3 Remove malicious files and folders related with adware or malware.

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder…

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1. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

2. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with SEARCHBOX extension:

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3.In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

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4. Check the “Application Support” folder to find and delete malicious files related with SEARCHBOX extension:

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5. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

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6. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with SEARCHBOX extension:

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7. In the “Go to Folder…” bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

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8. Check the “LaunchDaemons” folder to find and delete malicious files related with SEARCHBOX extension:

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Looking for malicious files and folders related with malware is a lengthy and complicated process. If you want to do it easily and avoid risks, our security researchers recommend using  SpyHunter For Mac to detect and remove all malicious items on your machine:

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