Removal Tips of GeniusBox or SearchProtect - Get Rid of GeniusBox Ads or SearchProtect Ads

I have had an issue with this virus for about a month now. I attempted to remove it, and thought I did so successfully, but it returned or was never removed. The virus constantly attempts to trigger installations of random pups when connected to the internet without my firewall, has twice attempted to activate remote desktop applications, and has on occasion moved and prevented the normal update of AV software. I am fairly certain that either a pup named GeniusBox or SearchProtect is responsible for this virus, or is where it happens to be embedded but cannot seem to remove either. I appreciate any help you have to offer. Thank you.  

Information of GeniusBox or SearchProtect

GeniusBox or SearchProtect is an ad-supported browser extension which can be classified as adware. This adware can slip into the computer along with suspicious downloads from the Internet, such as software update, multimedia players, download tool, or utilities to speed up the Internet. This is also known as bundleware, or downloadware, which is an downloader designed to simply deliver ad-supported offers in the setup routine of an otherwise legitimate software. Bundles additional adware offers during download and installation using the OutBrowse installer. And it is made to be distributed through a pay-per-install bundle.

Once gets into the computer, GeniusBox or SearchProtect will compromise your browser and modify browser setting. It will attach on the browser as a browser helper object. When you surf the Internet, GeniusBox or SearchProtect is capable to generate a lot of pop-up ads to show on the webpage you are visiting. The tricky ads by GeniusBox or SearchProtect may redirect you to hacked site which can steal your personal information or drop down malicious programs.

GeniusBox or SearchProtect may connect to the Internet to request data and download files. This adware will also track your browsing habits and steal your personal information.It is suggested to remove GeniusBox or SearchProtect from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage. It is better to scan your computer with a powerful antivirus program like Spyhunter to check out the problem and remove viruses.  

Guide to remove GeniusBox or SearchProtect 

Method 1: Manual removal

Step 1: Stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.

 

Step 2: Remove any infection related program from Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the related programs.


Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall related programs.


Windows 8

1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the related programs.

Step 3: Remove GeniusBox or SearchProtect extension or add-ons from your browsers.

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome



Mozilla Firefox

Step 4: Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

 

Step 5: Go to the Registry Editor, remove all GeniusBox or SearchProtect registry entries listed here:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpCmdRun.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpUXSrv.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSASCui.exe

Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter

Step 1: Click the following button to download SpyHunter.

 

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Scan the computer and delete all threats.

Note: Manual removal refers to key parts of computer system. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal. Install Spyhunter can be your better choice.