Remove Only-Search.com - Here's how it works
If the start page of your browser on Only-Search.com has changed, you should remove the adware immediately. In this guide, we will show you how this works.
Step 1: Remove Only-Search.com from Windows
Only-Search.com is relatively harmless adware. Among other things, this changes your home page and your search engine. Unwanted pop-ups or website redirects can also occur. To do this, follow the steps below.
- Uninstall the only search adware. To do this, open the Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the installation date. Remove the entry "Only-Search" and all other unknown new entries. You can find detailed instructions in our separate practical tip.
- Run a system scan with the AdwCleaner. The free tool searches for the last remains of Only-Search and deletes them.
- If you want to be on the safe side, you can also check your PC for viruses. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is considered extremely reliable.
Step 2: Remove Only-Search.com from the browser
- If Only-Search is still in your browser, you should reset it completely. Follow the instructions for all installed browsers.
- We explain how to do this in our separate article for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to check individual files online for viruses.