How to remove SearchMine.net from Mac

What is SearchMine.net?

SearchMine.net is a potentially unwanted program, namely, a browser hijacker. This malware arrives on the user’s computer without being noticed and without consent. After penetration, this changes the browser settings of Safari or in such cases other browsers installed on your system (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.). SearchMine.net completely throws the user with advertising content, pop-ups and banners. In other words, browsing becomes unbearable. SearchMine.net sets http://searchmine.net/ as the default homepage and also changes the search engine. This is what the SearchMine.net homepage looks like.

When trying to search using SearchMine.net, it redirects the user to an ad page. Most search results are sponsored links. Also, it is worth noting that, according to the privacy policy indicated on the developers’ website, SearchMine.net collects personal data about the user and transfers the received information to third parties and that’s why you need to remove Searchmine.net from Mac now.

This browser hijacker is a threat to your files, and, in essence, is completely useless and does not improve the browsing process. We strongly recommend that you use our instructions and recommendations to get rid of SearchMine.app right now.

How to remove SearchMine.net from your computer?

Download SpyHunter anti-malware program for Mac in order to remove the source of ‘SearchMine.net’ hijacker automatically. Simple, effective and user-friendly.

Download Combo Cleaner _{Disk Cleaner, Big Files Finder and Duplicates Scanner features are free to use. Antivirus, Privacy Scanner and Uninstaller features are paid ($39.95 for semi-anual subscription. By clicking the button, you agree to EULA and Privacy Policy. Downloading will start automatically.}

You can also use this software, it may help you to remove ‘SearchMine.net’: CleanMyMac

How to remove SearchMine.net manually

Step 1: Remove SearchMine.net from Applications

In order to get rid of SearchMine.net, the first thing you need to do is to uninstall malicious program from your Mac computer. When removing SearchMine.net, try to find suspicious recently installed programs and delete them too, as it’s pretty common that any malware comes with some other unwanted programs.

Mac OSX:

1. Open Finder.
2. Select Applications in the Finder menu.
3. Search for SearchMine.net Uninstaller, then choose it and follow instructions.
4. Drag malicious application from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Step 2: Remove SearchMine.net from browsers

Once you’ve uninstalled the application, remove SearchMine.net from your web browser. You need to search for recently-installed suspicious add-ons and extensions.

Safari:

1. Open Safari
2. Choose Safari menu.
3. Select Extensions.
4. Search for suspicious and unknown extensions that may be related to SearchMine.net.
5. Choose Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Choose Tools.
4. Select Extensions.
5. Search for SearchMine.net.
6. Select the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Select SearchMine.net.
4. Choose Disable or Remove option.

Step 3: Resetting your browser search and homepage settings

To be sure that there is nothing left behind, we recommend you to reset your browser. It will restore your browser settings to default.

Reset browser setting in Safari:

1. Open Safari.
2. Select Safari menu.
3. Choose Reset Safari…
4. Click Reset button.

Reset browser settings in Google Chrome:

1. Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Click Show advanced settings.
4. Go to Reset browser settings section.
5. Click Reset browser settings.
6. In the dialog that appears, click Reset.

Reset browser settings in Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Go to Help.
3. Go to Troubleshooting information.
4. Click Reset Firefox… button.

There are all the manual instructions that will help you to find SearchMine.net on your Mac computer and remove it. The most effective method to get rid of SearchMine.net is to perform the manual removal instructions and then use the automatic tool.

Download Combo Cleaner _{Disk Cleaner, Big Files Finder and Duplicates Scanner features are free to use. Antivirus, Privacy Scanner and Uninstaller features are paid ($39.95 for semi-anual subscription. By clicking the button, you agree to EULA and Privacy Policy. Downloading will start automatically.}

Written by Rami Duafi