Remove Safefinder - Here's how

Users often install the software "Safefinder.net" unintentionally with other programs. We explain how to remove the unwanted tool in this practical tip.

Remove Safefinder via the control panel

Safefinder is often referred to as a browser hijaker on the Internet. The program is usually downloaded with free downloads. It then settles in your browsers. How to get rid of "Safefinder":

• First switch to the Control Panel.
• Click here on "Programs and Features".
• Look for programs with the name "Safefinder" or for programs that are unknown to you and uninstall them. If you know on which day you have installed "Safefinder", be sure to delete all downloads from that day.

Delete Safefinder remains with AdwCleaner

• To really delete all files from Safefinder, it is recommended to use an adware scanner, for example the free program AdwCleaner.
• Then run a full scan with the tool. Note: This can sometimes take several hours.
• Finally, remove all objects that you do not know or feel strange.

Remove Safefinder from the browser

• Make sure that no addon called "Safefinder.net" is installed in your browser.
• You should also check whether Google is entered as your default search engine and whether any "Safefinder" pages open when you start the browser.
• It is best to reset your browser. Here you will find instructions for the most common browsers: Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer. Your bookmarks will not be deleted.
• Finally, you should also check your desktop shortcuts (see video).

The practical tip is based on Windows 7 and AdwCleaner 3.310. We'll tell you what you can do if AdwCleaner does not provide any feedback in the next practical tip.