Search.maksmack.com is a browser hijacker that come bundled with a free software. During installation, it changes browser’s settings such as a home page and default search engine. In addition, this browser hijacker may change the properties of browsers shortcuts on the desktop and in the Start menu by adding argument http://Search.maksmack.com… So, every time, when you will run your browser, it will open a Search.maksmack.com web site.
When your computer is infected, every time you start your browser you will see this page. Of course you can setup your home page again, but next time you start a browser you will see that Search.maksmack.com return. As mentioned above, the browser hijacker changed the default search engine on the unwanted web-site too, so all your search queries will be redirected to Search.maksmack.com. Thus the authors of the browser hijacker may collect the search terms of your queries, and redirect you to malicious websites.
Probably this browser hijacker get installed onto your PC when you have installed a free software like E-Mail checker, PDF creator, video codec, etc. Because, most commonly Search.maksmack.com is bundled within the installation packages from Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar web sites.
So, read term of use and user agreement very carefully before installing any software or otherwise you can end up with another malicious software like Search.maksmack.com hijacker on your PC.
Internet Searches are redirected to Search.maksmack.com.
The following instructions is a full step-by-step guide, which will help you to remove Search.maksmack.com hijacker from Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Moreover, the steps below will help you to uninstall potentially unwanted software such as adware and toolbars that your computer may be infected. Please do the instructions step by step. If you need a help or have any questions, then ask for our assistance here or type a comment below.
1. Delete Search.maksmack.com associated adware by using Windows Control Panel.
2. Remove Search.maksmack.com hijacker and malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner.
3. Remove Search.maksmack.com redirect with JRT (Junkware Removal Tool).
4. Remove Search.maksmack.com browser hijacker related files and registry keys with MalwareBytes Anti-malware.
5. Reset Chrome settings to remove Search.maksmack.com redirect (Optional).
6. Reset Firefox settings to remove Search.maksmack.com redirect (Optional).
7. Reset Internet Explorer settings to remove Search.maksmack.com redirect (Optional).
Press Start button to perform a system scan for Search.maksmack.com adware and malicious extensions. Once AdwCleaner has finished, it will open a scan report as shown below.
During the scan, Junkware Removal Tool will check Startups, Services, Processes, Files, Folders, Registry keys, Registry values, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer (EDGE), Google Chrome extensions and remove Search.maksmack.com related malicious software that has been found.
Now click on the Scan Now button to start scanning your computer for malware that cause a redirect to Search.maksmack.com. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.
When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click Remove Selected button. MalwareBytes Anti-malware will start to remove Search.maksmack.com browser hijacker related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.
Your computer should now be free of Search.maksmack.com redirect. If you need help with the instructions, then ask for help here.