Browsers search engine change to MyWebSearch / myLot

Malaysia

April 14, 2013 9:00am CST

Hmm I don't know where I get MyWebSearch engine. It change start page to "http://home.mywebsearch.com". This search engine displays advertisements from online marketing. I read in internet about this adware program, is also responsible for malware programs that can harm a computer. I still try to find a solution to remove this adware. I hope I can remove it

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6 responses

kenshin2143

@kenshin2143 (1880)

• Philippines

14 Apr 13

My homepage changes from time to time too and I noticed that this happens everytime I am adding some new software whether games or anything. Try uninstalling that toolbar and I think it will do the trick.

Shasta

@cupkitties (7421)

• United States

14 Apr 13

There should be an option not to include mywebsearch with the installation. You have to look carefully as its usually somewhere at the bottom in tinyprint. It also gets there when you visit websites that use their software.

AkamaruKei

@AkamaruKei (5204)

• Malaysia

15 Apr 13

Now I can remove mywebsearch at all of my browser. I install anti malware software when I scan it detected 11 and I remove it all.

Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43915)

• Cambridge, England

14 Apr 13

This should do it: http://www.ehow.com/how_7252282_remove-mywebsearch.html but ALSO download and install Adaware and Spybot S&D (both free) and run a scan after you have gone the usual route.

Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43915)

• Cambridge, England

14 Apr 13

This: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-mywebsearch-toolbar/ is more detailed than the eHow page and probably does a better job.

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AkamaruKei

@AkamaruKei (5204)

• Malaysia

15 Apr 13

Thanks for that link now I can remove myweb search.

varier

@varier (5685)

• Indonesia

15 Apr 13

In the most time, this kind of thing was installed under your consent. It was added when you tried to install some kind of software. Make sure you review every components that you are willing to install when you are running a software installer.

And for the solution - since it's only occupied your browser's start page, you should be able to change it easily from Tools/Options/Settings on your browser. Not sure which one since I don't know what browser you are using now

vidhyaprakash_2

@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)

• India

15 Apr 13

Sad to hear about this. Did you download any new thing recently in your system? I think this virus/malware affected your system due to the recent download. You can change your home page in your browser. If you are using chrome just go to options and settings and change your home page there. Just go to the add or remove programs and remove the unwanted softwares from your system. Use a power anti virus and malware programs to avoid this kind of program in future.

Deepak

@Deepak2J (1178)

• India

14 Apr 13

Can you tell which browser you are currently using ?

Greyfalcon

@Greyfalcon (93)

• India

14 Apr 13

It must have got installed when you we're installing another software or there's a possibility that it's an adware. Try searching the net for instructions on how to remove it.