Search Snacks virus

The Search Snacks virus (also known as Ads By SearchSnacks) is detected as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and malware by most security vendors and is found in the adware category of computer threats. SearchSnacks is known to corrupt user information in order to display targeted advertisements on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer, and cause other serious issues.

SearchSnacks mainly uses browser helper objects that install to a Windows operating system, other software, and browser attachments, such as add-ons and extensions to collect user information display advertisements on affected internet browsers.

The items used to collect user information often have permissions that allow them to do so. In return, they collect a wide variety of data, including browser activity, browser history, bookmarks, installed app data, and more.

Advertisements display by this program arrive in a viarety of forms, including generic pop-ups, in-text ads, and more. These specific advertisements are often identified by text that says something similar to “Ads by SearchSnacks,”although these advertisements may be served by additional third-party adware and advertising platforms.

SearchSnacks has also been found to associate with and bundle with additional third-party malware and PUPs. A computer user may experience advertisements served from third-party platforms such as RightCoupon, browser redirects when a opening a new browser window or tab, browser redirects when searching the web using the affected browser’s address bar, hijacked homepage settings, and other issues.

1. Search Snacks Removal Software & Tools

Use the instructions below to automatically remove Search Snacks and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your installed internet browsers.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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2. Install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.

3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program and update the database if needed.

4. On the Dashboard click the large green Scan Now button.

5. Once the malware scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a notice stating malicious objects were detected. Select the malicious objects and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove the malicious files from your computer.

Hitman Pro by SurfRight

1. Install the free or purchase the full version of Hitman Pro software.

2. Once Hitman Pro is installed, open the program and click Next to start scanning your computer. *If you are using the free version you may chose to create a copy or perform a one-time scan.

3. When the scan is complete, click the Next button again to delete any threats or traces on your system.

4. If you are initially using the free version, to activate it, enter your email address twice and click the Activate button.

5. Restart your computer by selecting Reboot.

Your computer should now be clean of threats, tracking cookies, malware, and other unwanted traces.

CCleaner by Piriform

CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall Search Snacks adware and associated third-party software.

1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall Search Snacks and other unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for Search Snacks, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

2. Manually Remove Search Snacks

Use the instructions below to manually uninstall Search Snacks adware from Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

How to uninstall Search Snacks

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel (on Windows 8, right click the bottom left corner to access the Windows 8 Start Menu).

2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.

3. In the list of installed programs search for Search Snacks and other potentially unwanted software. Once the adware program is located, double click the unwanted program(s) or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button.

How to remove Search Snacks add-ons and extensions

Use the instructions below to remove Search Snacks add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to remove third-party browser attachments.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the Search Snacks extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the Search Snacks add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the Search Snacks add-on and remove it if located.