What is WebSearchin.com?

websearchin.com (identifies itself as WebSearch) is a known browser hijacker that sets its own website to show on your browser startup and/or new tab page. It may replace your default search engine to websearchin.com.

Although it states itself providing “Quick & Accurate Search Results”, it is nothing but a wrapper for Google search engine with added unwanted advertisements.

Keeping WebSearchin hijacker running in your system may open holes in your system that malicious applications could take advantage of to lure into your computer. The hijacker can also slow down your browser significantly, therefore we strongly suggest that you get rid of WebSearchin as soon as possible.

How to remove WebSearchin.com hijacker?

Automated WebSearchin.com removal instructions

Automated removal is highly recommended, because it is a safe and easy way to deal with this hijacker. If you wish to remove WebSearchin.com manually, scroll down for our manual instructions.

1. To download SpyHunter to eliminate WebSearchin.com from your computer, please click on the button below:

   Download WebSearchin.com removal tool

   or type the following URL in your browser’s address bar: http://removepcinfection.com/sh
   Read more about SpyHunter and how to install it

2. Install SpyHunter by double-clicking on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. SpyHunter will automatically scan and detect WebSearchin.com infection.
4. Once it’s detected, you can remove WebSearchin.com hijacker by registering SpyHunter. You will also have an active protection against such threats in the future.

Manual WebSearchin.com removal instructions

Note: manual removal is only recommended to experienced computer users, because improper modifications to the Registry or browser’s settings may cripple your browser, resulting in a need to reinstall it.

Please follow these instructions to delete WebSearchin.com from your computer:

1. Go to Control Panel and open “Programs and Features” (or “Add/Remove Programs”). Find all entries named “conduit” or “WebSearchin.com” and select “Uninstall”.

2. For Internet Explorer:

   • In the menu, select “Tools -> Manage add-ons”.

     • Under “Toolbars and Extensions”, right-click on an entry with “WebSearchin.com” in the name and select “Remove” or “Disable”.
     • Under “Search Providers”, right-click on an entry with “conduit” or “WebSearchin.com” in the name and select “Remove” or “Disable”. Right-click on your preferred search engine and select “Set as default”.
   • In the menu, select “Tools -> Internet options”. Change the home page to your desired page and click OK.

3. For Google Chrome:

   • Go to “chrome://extensions/” and remove all extensions that have “WebSearchin.com” in the name by clicking on a recycle bin icon.
   • Go to “chrome://settings/startup” and remove “WebSearchin.com” from the list. Add your desired home page that you want loaded on Chrome startup.

4. For Mozilla Firefox:

   • Go to “about:addons”, select “Extensions” on the left, and remove all extensions that have “WebSearchin.com” in the name by clicking “Remove” button.
   • Go to “about:preferences”, select “General” and change your home page to your liking.
   • Install SearchReset add-on from here. It will automatically restore your search engine to the default one.

5. Delete “WebSearchin.com” folders from these locations:

   • %AppData%
   • %LocalAppData%
   • %ProgramFiles%

6. Open Registry editor, find all entries (CTRL+F) containing “WebSearchin” and remove them.

Should you have any problems removing WebSearchin.com, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below or contact us directly on our contact page.