Remove Related Searches - Here's how
Related Searches is an annoying pop-up. We'll tell you how to remove it from your PC.
Remove Related Searches manually or automatically - Here's how
- To automatically remove Related Searches from your PC, it is best to use an anti-malware program such as Malwarebytes or Spyware Terminator. You can also remove the adware manually.
- Go to "Uninstall Programs" in the Control Panel. A list of the programs installed on your computer appears here.
- Look for the following entries in the list: "Related Searches" Sidebar and / or "Topic Torc".
- Uninstall the adware at this point.
Delete Related Searches from the browsers
Remnants of the adware can often be found in the browser:
- Go to "Add-ons" in the Firefox browser via "Tools". Here you remove under "Plugins" entries related to the Related Searches Sidebar.
- In Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon in the top right and click on "Manage add-ons". Under "Toolbars and Extensions" remove Related Searches.
- Enter "chrome: // extensions" (without quotes) in the Google Chrome URL bar. Under "Extensions" remove Related Searches.
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