About this extension

BitcoinPriceSearch is a questionable browser extensions, considered to be a browser hijacker. It targets cryptocurrency enthusiasts as it allows one to see a continually updated price of Bitcoin. When the hijacker installs on a computer, it changes browser’s settings and sets a new homepage. The homepage is where the Bitcoin price would be displayed, along with shortcuts to various websites and a search engine. Hijackers are very common infections, and although they aren’t serious, they should be gotten rid of quickly. They don’t pose a significant threat themselves, but they try to redirect users to sponsored content, which may result in a more serious malware infection. Redirects could lead to malware-infected websites, where you could easily pick up something.

BitcoinPriceSearch

Even if hijackers offered completely safe features and posed no threat to a computer, their distribution methods would still be a concern. They use the so-called bundling method, which involves them being attached to legitimate programs as extra offers. The bundling method is quite common among unwanted program developers because it allows programs to install unnoticed. So even if you think this extension as useful, if you did not install it, we suggest you delete BitcoinPriceSearch.

How does it spread?

If you want to prevent unwanted installations, you need to pay attention to how you install programs. Added items are often hidden during installation, which is why so many people end up not noticing them. If you pick Advanced (Custom) settings during freeware installation, that will make all added offers visible. You will be given the option of deselecting what you do not want installed. You should always review the added items before you allow them to install because otherwise, your computer will be full of junk files. Avoid using Default settings if Advanced are available because they will keep the added offers hidden.

Why should you uninstall BitcoinPriceSearch?

The extension may seem useful at first glace if keeping up with the price of Bitcoin is important to you, but if it invaded your computer without your permission, it should not be allowed to remain. It will hijack your Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers and set its promoted website as their homepage. These changes will be irreversible unless you first get rid of the hijacker. The website that loads every time you open your browser will have links to popular websites (Gmail, Facebook, YouTube, Amazon, etc.), a search engine and the Bitcoin price. You may notice that if you use the search engine, you will see sponsored content in the results. Hijackers do this in order to redirect you to certain websites whose owners are trying to get more revenue. Those websites usually don’t have anything to do with what you were searching for so clicking on them will get you nowhere. The redirects could also lead you to dangerous websites, where even malware may be lurking. And hijackers have a tendency to track users’ activity online, collecting information about sites visited, search queries, etc.

BitcoinPriceSearch removal

It’s not difficult to remove BitcoinPriceSearch manually, but if you are stuck or unsure about where to begin, you are welcome to use the below provided instructions to help you. Otherwise, we would offer you to obtain anti-spyware software. The program would get rid of the infection without you actually doing anything.

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Quick Menu

Step 1. Uninstall BitcoinPriceSearch and related programs.

Remove BitcoinPriceSearch from Windows 8

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel choose Programs and Features and select to Uninstall a software.

Delete BitcoinPriceSearch from Windows 8

Uninstall BitcoinPriceSearch from Windows 7

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features → Uninstall a program.

Uninstall BitcoinPriceSearch from Windows 7

Delete BitcoinPriceSearch from Windows XP

Click Start → Settings → Control Panel. Locate and click → Add or Remove Programs.

Remove BitcoinPriceSearch from Windows XP

Remove BitcoinPriceSearch from Mac OS X

Click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications. Select applications folder and look for BitcoinPriceSearch or any other suspicious software. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash, then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

BitcoinPriceSearch removal from MAC OS X

Step 2. Delete BitcoinPriceSearch from your browsers

Terminate the unwanted extensions from Internet Explorer
  1. Tap the Gear icon and go to Manage Add-ons. BitcoinPriceSearch IE gear
  2. Pick Toolbars and Extensions and eliminate all suspicious entries (other than Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Oracle or Adobe) BitcoinPriceSearch IE toolbars and extensions
  3. Leave the window.
Change Internet Explorer homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of your browser and click Internet Options. BitcoinPriceSearch IE gear
  2. In General Tab remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Press Apply to save changes. BitcoinPriceSearch IE toolbars and extensions
Reset your browser
  1. Click the Gear icon and move to Internet Options. BitcoinPriceSearch IE options
  2. Open the Advanced tab and press Reset. BitcoinPriceSearch IE reset browser
  3. Choose Delete personal settings and pick Reset one more time. BitcoinPriceSearch IE reset
  4. Tap Close and leave your browser. BitcoinPriceSearch IE close
  5. If you were unable to reset your browsers, employ a reputable anti-malware and scan your entire computer with it.
Erase BitcoinPriceSearch from Google Chrome
  1. Access menu (top right corner of the window) and pick Settings. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome menu
  2. Choose Extensions. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome settings
  3. Eliminate the suspicious extensions from the list by clicking the Trash bin next to them. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome extensions remove
  4. If you are unsure which extensions to remove, you can disable them temporarily. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome extensions disable
Reset Google Chrome homepage and default search engine if it was hijacker by virus
  1. Press on menu icon and click Settings. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome menu
  2. Look for the “Open a specific page” or “Set Pages” under “On start up” option and click on Set pages. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome settings
  3. In another window remove malicious search sites and enter the one that you want to use as your homepage. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome extensions remove
  4. Under the Search section choose Manage Search engines. When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search websites. You should leave only Google or your preferred search name. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome extensions disable
    BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome extensions disable
Reset your browser
  1. If the browser still does not work the way you prefer, you can reset its settings.
  2. Open menu and navigate to Settings. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome settings more
  3. Press Reset button at the end of the page. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome advanced menu
  4. Tap Reset button one more time in the confirmation box. BitcoinPriceSearch Chrome reset
  5. If you cannot reset the settings, purchase a legitimate anti-malware and scan your PC.
Remove BitcoinPriceSearch from Mozilla Firefox
  1. In the top right corner of the screen, press menu and choose Add-ons (or tap Ctrl+Shift+A simultaneously). BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox add ons
  2. Move to Extensions and Add-ons list and uninstall all suspicious and unknown entries. BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox extensions
Change Mozilla Firefox homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap on the menu (top right corner), choose Options. BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox reset confirm
  2. On General tab delete malicious URL and enter preferable website or click Restore to default. BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox reset confirm
  3. Press OK to save these changes.
Reset your browser
  1. Open the menu and tap Help button. BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox help
  2. Select Troubleshooting Information. BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox troubleshooting
  3. Press Refresh Firefox. BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox reset
  4. In the confirmation box, click Refresh Firefox once more. BitcoinPriceSearch Firefox reset confirm
  5. If you are unable to reset Mozilla Firefox, scan your entire computer with a trustworthy anti-malware.
Uninstall BitcoinPriceSearch from Safari (Mac OS X)
  1. Access the menu.
  2. Pick Preferences. BitcoinPriceSearch Safari menu
  3. Go to the Extensions Tab. BitcoinPriceSearch Safari extensions
  4. Tap the Uninstall button next to the undesirable BitcoinPriceSearch and get rid of all the other unknown entries as well. If you are unsure whether the extension is reliable or not, simply uncheck the Enable box in order to disable it temporarily.
  5. Restart Safari.
Reset your browser
  1. Tap the menu icon and choose Reset Safari. BitcoinPriceSearch Safari reset menu
  2. Pick the options which you want to reset (often all of them are preselected) and press Reset. BitcoinPriceSearch Safari reset
  3. If you cannot reset the browser, scan your whole PC with an authentic malware removal software.

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