To remove the Smartwebfinder.com search redirect from your browser, follow these steps:

1. Remove Suspicious Browser Extensions

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome and go to the menu (three dots) in the top right corner.
  2. Select “More tools” > “Extensions.”
  3. Look for any suspicious extensions related to Smartwebfinder.com and click “Remove” next to them.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and go to the menu (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
  2. Select “Add-ons.”
  3. Go to the “Extensions” or “Themes” tab.
  4. Remove any suspicious extensions associated with Smartwebfinder.com.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge and go to the menu (three dots) in the top right corner.
  2. Select “Extensions.”
  3. Remove any suspicious extensions related to Smartwebfinder.com.

Safari (macOS)

  1. Open Safari and go to the “Safari” menu.
  2. Select “Preferences” > “Extensions.”
  3. Remove any suspicious extensions related to Smartwebfinder.com.

2. Reset Browser Settings

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome and go to the menu (three dots) in the top right corner.
  2. Select “Settings.”
  3. Scroll down and click on “Advanced.”
  4. Under “Reset and clean up,” click “Restore settings to their original defaults.”

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and go to the menu (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
  2. Select “Help” > “Troubleshooting Information.”
  3. Click “Refresh Firefox” and confirm the action.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge and go to the menu (three dots) in the top right corner.
  2. Select “Settings.”
  3. Under “Reset settings,” click “Restore settings to their default values.”

Safari (macOS)

  1. Open Safari and go to the “Safari” menu.
  2. Select “Clear History” and choose “All history.”
  3. Click “Clear History” to confirm.

3. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

  • Go to your browser’s settings and find the option to clear browsing data. Make sure to clear cache and cookies.

4. Check DNS Settings

  • Malicious programs may alter DNS settings. Reset them to default.
    • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type: ipconfig /flushdns

5. Scan Your Computer for Malware

  • Use reputable antivirus or anti-malware software to scan your computer for malware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Ensure your antivirus definitions are up to date before running the scan.

6. Restart Your Browser

  • After performing the above steps, close and reopen your browser to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you should be able to remove the Smartwebfinder.com search redirect from your browser and improve the overall security of your system.