Search.searchlen.com is a new extension for browser that can be installed without your participation. Somewhen you simply open your browser and realize that this browser add-on was downloaded. It can happen if you like some free software from the Internet, because some browser add-ons can be added with other extra applications. At times the special browser extensions are harmful or simply unwanted. The browser add-on that can be installed into your PC with this method is able to modify the default settings of your browser, such as start page, search provider. If you need to remove Search.searchlen.com from the PC, then you are welcome to look through the article and use the instructions.
Automatically Manually From browsers
Main options of SpyHunter:
- Deletes all component parts created by Search.searchlen.com.
- Can solve browser problems and protect browser settings.
- Has System and Network Guards, so you can forget about malware.
What is Search.searchlen.com?
Search.searchlen.com is a program for browser that can be downloaded by a user, but also can be a bundled software to free program. Search.searchlen.com demonstrates multiple promotional information in the form of irksome pop-ups. Some users do not like its work or are astonished that it is installed at all. So, Search.searchlen.com is one of the unwanted browser extensions that should be removed from thePC.
1. Install Search.searchlen.com Removal Tool:
Step 1. Left-click Start button
Step 2. Click Control Panel
Step 3. Highlight the annoying software and click Uninstall
Files:
- No information
DIRS:
- No information
Registry Entries:
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Uninstall Search.searchlen.com from Firefox:
- Help=>Troubleshooting Information
- Reset Firefox
- Finish
Delete Search.searchlen.com from IE:
- Run inetcpl.cpl
- Advanced=>Reset
- Delete Personal Settings=>Reset=>Close
Remove Search.searchlen.com from Google Chrome:
- C:\Users\”your username”\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\User Data
- Rename Default folder to Default2
- Open Google Chrome
- Do not open Opera
- Remove Profile and Cache folders in:
- C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable
- C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Local\Opera Software\Opera Stable
- Open Opera
- Open your browser
- Settings->Reset Safari
- Reset
Everyone should know that all the programs for browsers including Search.searchlen.com, no matter if they are helpful, are the vulnerabilities for a browser where they are installed. The software companies that created browsers produce systematic updates, due to which the browser safety is protected. The presence of any extension can make the effort to protect the security of the browser infeasible. And, as a consequence, some internet criminals can infect your PC or collect your personal data. If you are not able to imagine your life without browser extensions, then I advise to install extensions from reliable vendors only, probably it will assist you to keep your system safe. But you should know that it is better not to download any extensions at all.
But if you still are eager to download one or another add-on then you should be prepared that this program will receive approval to record your private information that you type on various social networks and can give it to the third person. You should understand that to install a browser add-on is like installing an utility. Will you download a program if you did not hear about its producer? I think, no. So, you also should be careful downloading the extension that you want to install.
Search.searchlen.com, as a browser extension, is more perilous, because you cannot be certain that the advertising notification is genuine and that the website that is mentioned in the ad is secure. If you are eager to have Search.searchlen.com or any other browser extension that displays you special discounts then you should be ready that it can deceive you.
Damage Level |
Medium
(Potentially unwanted software) |
Data Theft | 35% |
System Failure | 0,0003% |
Manual Removal | 13 |
Removal From Browsers | 40,1% |
Removal with Free Antivirus | 45,1% |
Removal with SpyHunter | 94% |
Infected computers (USA) | 0,00001% |
Infected computers (Europe) | 0,003% |
Browser Infection Probability | 54,3% |
Search.searchlen.com like all other adware programs has several common symptoms that will help you to define if your system is infected with it or not. Here is the list of them:
- Many ads and pop-ups shown by Search.searchlen.com
- Very slow performance
- Antivirus program finds some dangers
- Changes in your browser (toolbars, homepage, search engine)
- Search results are redirected
- Presence of Search.searchlen.com files, DIRS and registry keys
Manual and Automatic Removal Methods?
You should understand that manual ways of removal that uninstall Search.searchlen.com from browsers are completely safe and you can use them not being afraid that you harm your system. Also the ways of removal are productive, so you will get the wanted result and the extension will be removed with all its manifestations. It is an easy method as well; it yields merely to the automatic way of removal. But sometimes, using this method users detect that the adware returns to the browser and they have to fulfill any other techniques to uninstall it.
Nevertheless the manual method that give instructions to remove some files and registry items is the most harmful one. If you risk to follow this method, then you should remember just one ordinary: do not forget to produce the backup of the registry. Also the method should be performed just by the user that realizes what and why he has to delete.If you will remove several files or registry keys and values that do not inhere to Search.searchlen.com, then the PC will not load next time. Experienced users will not make this mistake and can enjoy the effectiveness of this manual method.
Automatic technique is the method when a user installs any removal program to solve the issue. The method is considered to be the most secure and powerful. It is also the easiest one. You should just download the antimalware scanner that has Search.searchlen.com in its base of signatures. The described removal way is more helpful because you will have the antivirus program that will defend the system from the future incoming threats.
Concerning the sums of money that users may pay for the removal of the virus I should say that some methods are absolutely free, for example manual removal from browsers, manual professional removal (in the case if you will do it by yourselves), free antivirus software and the removal from Control Panel. But not all of them are effective. The information about the effectiveness of these methods I illustrate in the table that is called ‘Removal methods statistics’ below. Speaking about the paid ways of virus removal, I should mention the Computer Repair Shop Service and paid Antivirus program.
These methods are the most effective. In spite of the great difference in the price (Repair Shop service depends on the complication of the issue and may cost up to $300, but paid antivirus costs up to $60) these removal techniques are almost equal in the effectiveness and in the results. I should also say that paid antiviruses always has support service (often free) that will solve your problem like in an expensive computer repair shop.
Removal methods statistics
Removal method | Price | Effectiveness | Safety | Needed Time |
Computer Repair Shop | $180-$250 | +++ | +++ | up to 4 days |
Paid Antivirus | $35-70 | +++ | +++ | up to 1 hour |
Free Antivirus |
$0 | +/- | +/- | up to 3 hours |
From Control Panel | $0 | +/- | ++ | up to 1 hour |
Manual Removal (Professional) | $0 | + | – | up to 4 Hours |
Removal from browsers | $0 | +/- | +/- | up to 1 hour |
There are many useful programs and other antispyware software that can be used to eliminate Search.searchlen.com and you can install any of them, but I recommend you SpyHunter. The program is the best Search.searchlen.com Removal Tool to my mind. Removing the adware you also will afford to protect the computer.
Enigma Software created SpyHunter to be a good antispyware and antimalware tool that will be able to protect the system against all feasible computer infections, including rootkits, trojans and keyloggers. Thanks to the regularly updated signature base SpyHunter will eliminate all the actual computer threats that are written by malware writers every day.
Then recent version of SpyHunter not only changed its interface to more handy and fine, but also this program does not conflict with other antispyware programs that you can download. Also this program works faster and protects better.
SpyHunter gives real-time protection, has Integrated SpyHunter Compact OS that let to delete the most stubborn viruses and the ready-to-help live technical support. SpyHunter is compatible with Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Seven/8, it needs 256 MB of RAM, 75 MB of available hard disk space.
How to use SpyHunter
At first you should download SpyHunter on your PC. You are welcome to use the download link from this page. Then you should install SpyHunter as every antivirus utilities. I guess that the software is very easy-to-install and it is intelligible for many foreign users owing to the numerous languages that you are welcome to set. This fact makes SpyHunter almost unreserved leader among all other world antimalware utilities.
When installed the antivirus tool needs update, generally this procedure begins by itself, but if not, in that case you can do it. When the update is installed, you should begin a Scan. You can eliminate the tick in the Quick Scan check box, if you want to scan your computer utterly. But usually Quick scan is enough to determine all possible threats and this tool use sparingly your time and effort.
Examine the list of the determined viruses when the scan will be completed. If you see some useful for you items in the list, so you need to eliminate the tick near it, otherwise SpyHunter will remove the program. It pertains to the infrequent and special programs that users install for their work. But as a rule, there is no need to delete any ticks. Thereafter you need to click Fix Threats button. If you have already purchased the license key, so the enumerated malware will be removed. If not, you will have a chance to pay for the license key.
I hope this article was useful for Search.searchlen.com Removal. But to protect your system from other alike browser add-ons and from all other viruses, then you are welcome to install any antispyware and antivirus software. It is better to download an utility that has a large signature base, everyday update release and real-time protection. Merely such a program has the opportunity to guard your computer. It is better to scan your system for viruses at least weekly. Should have a broad base of viruses and regular releases of updates. The most modern antiviruses has real-time protection. It is the protection that is able to reveal viruses on the PC when it is just attempting to infect your computer.]
If you are unaware what antimalware to download, then I recommend you to download SpyHunter. This utility will perfectly delete all probable computer threats and will produce a real-time hurdle to protect your PC from the modern viruses. It is very easy to perform the scan with SpyHunter and it is so powerful that is able to reveal and remove keyloggers, rootkits, Trojans and other computer infections that are recondite deep in the system. If you have any helpful program for you work, but SpyHunter detects it as a malicious software and you are perfectly certain that the utility cannot b a virus, so you can add it to Exclusions list and SpyHunter will not determine it as a malware. If you need to scan only one file, then can choose Custom Malware Fixes option. You should also use Process Guard or Registry Guard of this antivirus program for your convenience.
I also want to provide you with some useful actions that will protect your system from Search.searchlen.com and other computer threats in the future:
- Do not download any free programs from unknown developers. If you do not want to pay for applications, then you should be very careful during the installation of this program. You should not overlook the checkbox (usually small letters) that is responsible for the installation of any other software. You should uncheck this checkbox.
- Do not open any malicious websites (porn, for adults, websites of unknown free software), they usually contain some trojans or other variants of viruses.
- Do not use torrents or other sharing web services, because you can download malicious program instead of the needed file.
- Do not open email attachment from unknown people. It can be a virus.
- Install any antivirus program and make a scan of your PC at least once a week.
About Author: Material provided by: Alesya Orlova