SearchLock is an adware application that claims to protect your computer when you browse the Internet. It claims it protects your browsing history, search queries and all information that you enter while browsing from cyber criminals. A lot of users have complained about this application because it uses dishonest methods to infiltrate into computers and causes some other issues , like displaying commercial ads.
SearchLock is not a virus, but it can definitely be classified as a potentially unwanted program. First of all, the program comes bundled to other free programs without clearly disclosing about it. Usually it can be noticed at one of the installation steps of the program it comes bundled with. However, it doesn’t require users’ authorization to be installed and it you don’t notice it, it will be added to your system by default. You should opt for Custom installation whenever you are downloading something new. This will enable you to track all bundles that comes along your freeware.
If SearchLock has already infiltrated into your computer, you will notice a difference when you surf on the Internet. Your search results will include numerous ads with commercial offers. If you click on SearchLock Ads, they will redirect you to unknown websites or even convince you into purchasing something. Usually such ads only try to promote commercial websites and increase their traffic. They are also very disturbing, so most of the users who start receiving them, complain about it.
To remove SearchLock, scan your computer with a reputable antispyware program, like Spyhunter, malwarebytes. Don’t forget that you have to upgrade the program to its latest version before you run its scanner. To remove the adware manually, follow the guide provided below.
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