{"id":17608,"date":"2022-11-08T15:42:25","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T10:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=17608"},"modified":"2022-11-08T15:44:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T10:14:07","slug":"remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Remove Search.XYZ Malware from Chrome, Edge, Firefox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you see Search.xyz tab every time you open the browser? It is a known browser hijacker like <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/5314\/remove-bar1-new-tab-from-mac\/\">Bar1 New Tab<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/\">Nearbyme.io <\/a>that usually arrives with downloaded files from unknown sources on your browser. In this article, let&#8217;s look at how to remove Search.XYZ malware from the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browsers on Windows and Mac, and the tips to prevent the installation of browser hijackers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17712\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Untitled-design-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Remove Search.XYZ Malware from Chrome, Edge, Firefox\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Untitled-design-3-2.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Untitled-design-3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Untitled-design-3-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Untitled-design-3-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-662df8609b2d6\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-662df8609b2d6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#What_is_Searchxyz\" title=\"What is Search.xyz?\">What is Search.xyz?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#How_Does_SearchXYZ_Hijack_Your_Browser\" title=\"How Does Search.XYZ Hijack Your Browser?\">How Does Search.XYZ Hijack Your Browser?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#How_to_Check_if_Your_Browser_is_Infected_By_SearchXYZ\" title=\"How to Check if Your Browser is Infected By Search.XYZ\">How to Check if Your Browser is Infected By Search.XYZ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#How_to_Remove_SearchXYZ_from_Chrome_Edge_and_Firefox\" title=\"How to Remove Search.XYZ from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox\">How to Remove Search.XYZ from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#1_Uninstall_Recently_Installed_Suspicious_Apps\" title=\"1. Uninstall Recently Installed Suspicious Apps\">1. Uninstall Recently Installed Suspicious Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#2_Remove_Malicious_Extensions_from_Browser\" title=\"2. Remove Malicious Extensions from Browser\">2. Remove Malicious Extensions from Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#3_Change_Your_Startup_Homepage\" title=\"3. Change Your Startup Homepage\">3. Change Your Startup Homepage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#4_Reset_Your_Browser\" title=\"4. Reset Your Browser\">4. Reset Your Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#5_Run_an_Antivirus_Scan\" title=\"5. Run an Antivirus Scan\">5. Run an Antivirus Scan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#Tips_to_Prevent_the_Installation_of_Browser_Hijackers\" title=\"Tips to Prevent the Installation of Browser Hijackers\">Tips to Prevent the Installation of Browser Hijackers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#Block_Suspicious_website_notifications\" title=\"Block Suspicious website notifications\">Block Suspicious website notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#Use_an_Anti-Malware_Extension\" title=\"Use an Anti-Malware Extension\">Use an Anti-Malware Extension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Searchxyz\"><\/span>What is Search.xyz?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17940\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ1.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ1-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ1-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Search.xyz is basically a fake search engine. However, as per the developers, it enhances the user&#8217;s browsing experience by generating improved results which may seem useful to many users but the site is promoted using a misleading browser hijacker called SearchXYZ.<\/p>\n<p>It also tracks and records the users&#8217; Internet browsing activity. And since it usually installs automatically through random websites on the internet and changes your default search engine and other browser settings, you can call it a browser hijacker.<\/p>\n<p>Search.XYZ is known to affect all popular browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Firefox on both- Mac and Windows computers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_SearchXYZ_Hijack_Your_Browser\"><\/span>How Does Search.XYZ Hijack Your Browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17939\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ2.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ2-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Search-XYZ2-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you use the search engine to improve your browsing experience, Search XYZ hijacks your browser stealthily assigning the new tab URL, homepage, and default search engine options to search.xyz.<\/p>\n<p>And once this happens, it becomes harder for the browser to return to its previous state as SearchXYZ continually reassigns browser options when users attempt to change them.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, users cannot revert the changes made by the hijacker, forcing them to visit search.xyz when they are trying to search on the browser. This is why it&#8217;s highly advisable to remove the search.xyz malware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_if_Your_Browser_is_Infected_By_SearchXYZ\"><\/span>How to Check if Your Browser is Infected By Search.XYZ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below are some signs by which you can check if your browser is affected by search.xyz or other malware.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your browser&#8217;s homepage has changed without your consent.<\/li>\n<li>Sites are redirecting to a different spammy URL.<\/li>\n<li>Popups are appearing asking you to enable permission or download software.<\/li>\n<li>Extensions or applications get installed on your system.<\/li>\n<li>A new tab opens every time you launch the browser.<\/li>\n<li>Websites that you visit are not loading or displaying content properly.<\/li>\n<li>Sites are showing more advertisements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_SearchXYZ_from_Chrome_Edge_and_Firefox\"><\/span>How to Remove Search.XYZ from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Uninstall_Recently_Installed_Suspicious_Apps\"><\/span>1. Uninstall Recently Installed Suspicious Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It could be that the browser hijacker arrived through one of the recently installed apps on your computer. If you have lately downloaded a new application from a non-official source, consider re-checking the app and uninstall if it seems suspicious as shown below.<\/p>\n<h4>On Windows<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Right-click on the <strong>Start icon<\/strong> at the bottom-left side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select <strong>Apps and Features<\/strong> from the appeared menu. Alternatively, in the search bar, you can search for <strong>Apps and Features<\/strong> or <strong>Program and Features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-928.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall recently-installed suspicious applications from your system\" width=\"327\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-928.jpg 327w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-928-124x300.jpg 124w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> On the next screen, click on the drop-down menu next to <strong>Sory By<\/strong> and select <strong>Installation Date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17663 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-930.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall recently-installed suspicious applications from your system\" width=\"1114\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-930.jpg 1114w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-930-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-930-1024x907.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-930-768x680.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Here, uninstall recently-installed suspicious applications from your system by tapping on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> under the app.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17662\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-931.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall recently-installed suspicious applications from your system\" width=\"1099\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-931.jpg 1099w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-931-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-931-1024x944.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-931-768x708.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1099px) 100vw, 1099px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>On Mac<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Finder<\/strong> on your Mac PC from the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17949\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac1.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac1-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac1-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select <strong>Applications<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17948\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac2.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac2-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Remove-Apps-Mac2-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Right-click on the suspicious app and tap <strong>Move to Bin<\/strong> to uninstall it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remove_Malicious_Extensions_from_Browser\"><\/span>2. Remove Malicious Extensions from Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The web is full of extensions available for Chromium browsers, some of which are rogue and automatically change your search engine or other browser settings. Here&#8217;s how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/\">remove rogue extensions<\/a> to get rid of hijackers like Search.xyz in Chrome and Edge:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the browser on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>three-dots icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17669\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-932.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malicious extensions from the browser\" width=\"895\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-932.jpg 895w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-932-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-932-768x557.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> On the next screen, tap on <strong>Extensions<\/strong> (on Edge browser, you will see the Extensions option once you tap on the <strong>three-dots icon<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17668\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-933.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malicious extensions from the browser\" width=\"1410\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-933.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-933-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-933-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-933-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Here, <strong>Remove<\/strong> malicious add-ons or extensions from the browser.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17666\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-934.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malicious extensions from the browser\" width=\"1394\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-934.jpg 1394w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-934-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-934-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-934-768x380.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Change_Your_Startup_Homepage\"><\/span>3. Change Your Startup Homepage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once your browser is affected by Search.xyz, it will change your default startup homepage. Here&#8217;s how you can restore your browser homepage back to new tab or the page of your choice:<\/p>\n<h4>On Chrome<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Chrome browser<\/strong> on your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on the <strong>three-dots icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-935.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Chrome to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"843\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-935.jpg 843w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-935-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-935-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>On the next screen, tap on <strong>On-Startup<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-936.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Chrome to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"1412\" height=\"926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-936.jpg 1412w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-936-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-936-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-936-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1412px) 100vw, 1412px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select the checkbox for <strong>Open the new tab page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17677 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-937.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Chrome to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"1408\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-937.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-937-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-937-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-937-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>On Edge<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Edge browser<\/strong> on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>three-dots icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-938.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Edge to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"979\" height=\"1032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-938.jpg 979w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-938-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-938-971x1024.jpg 971w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-938-768x810.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>Start, home, and new tabs<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-939.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Edge to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"1536\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-939.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-939-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-939-1024x509.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-939-768x382.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> On the next screen, select <strong>Open the new tab page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-940.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Edge to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"1525\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-940.jpg 1525w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-940-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-940-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-940-768x387.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1525px) 100vw, 1525px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>On Firefox<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Open the <strong>Mozilla Firefox browser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>hamburger menu<\/strong> at the top and select <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the appeared menu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17693\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-941.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Firefox\" width=\"1138\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-941.jpg 1138w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-941-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-941-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-941-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Uncheck the box for <strong>Open previous windows and tabs<\/strong> under Startup in the General section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-942.jpg\" alt=\"Change your homepage on the startup on Firefox\" width=\"1201\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-942.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-942-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-942-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-942-768x444.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reset_Your_Browser\"><\/span>4. Reset Your Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If nothing works, simply reset your browser. Doing so will delete all the settings and restore them to defaults. This includes resetting Chrome shortcuts and settings, disabling extensions, and deleting cookies and other temporary files. Here&#8217;s how to reset Chrome:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Chrome browser<\/strong> on your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>three-dots icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-943.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Your Chrome Browser to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"779\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-943.jpg 779w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-943-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-943-768x630.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Reset and Clean up<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17703 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-944.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Your Chrome Browser to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"1410\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-944.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-944-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-944-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-944-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong> on the next screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17702 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-945.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Your Chrome Browser to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"1416\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-945.jpg 1416w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-945-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-945-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-945-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1416px) 100vw, 1416px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> On the pop-up window, tap on <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-946.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Your Chrome Browser to Remove Search.XYZ Malware\" width=\"648\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-946.jpg 648w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-946-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s more on <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/16863\/reset-brave-browser-pc\/\">resetting Brave<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/16909\/reset-opera-browser\/\">Opera<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13530\/reset-or-resync-microsoft-edge\/\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> data and settings on Mac and Windows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Run_an_Antivirus_Scan\"><\/span>5. Run an Antivirus Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not the least, run an antivirus scan on your computer. This is to ensure that no malware or virus is present on your PC. Otherwise, you may end up with a browser hijacker or any other similar problem sooner or later.<\/p>\n<p>You can use Malwarebyte&#8217;s free anti-malware tool on both Windows and Mac to remove any unwanted PUPs, viruses, or malicious programs and files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Prevent_the_Installation_of_Browser_Hijackers\"><\/span>Tips to Prevent the Installation of Browser Hijackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can prevent the browser hijackers from installing on your computer by simply being more careful and following the tips given below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Suspicious_website_notifications\"><\/span>Block Suspicious website notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Browser<\/strong> on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>three-dots icon<\/strong> at the top and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17710 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-948.jpg\" alt=\"Block Suspicious website notifications\" width=\"883\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-948.jpg 883w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-948-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-948-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>Privacy and Security from <\/strong>the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17709 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-949.jpg\" alt=\"Block Suspicious website notifications\" width=\"1398\" height=\"883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-949.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-949-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-949-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-949-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Choose <strong>Site Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17708 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-950.jpg\" alt=\"Block Suspicious website notifications\" width=\"1394\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-950.jpg 1394w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-950-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-950-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-950-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> On the next screen, tap on <strong>Notifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17707\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-951.jpg\" alt=\"Block Suspicious website notifications\" width=\"1398\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-951.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-951-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-951-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-951-768x483.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>three-dots icon<\/strong> next to each suspicious website.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17706 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-952.jpg\" alt=\"Block Suspicious website notifications\" width=\"1400\" height=\"942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-952.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-952-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-952-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-952-768x517.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Select <strong>Block<\/strong> to block the notifications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17705\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-953.jpg\" alt=\"Block Suspicious website notifications\" width=\"1395\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-953.jpg 1395w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-953-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-953-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-953-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-953-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1395px) 100vw, 1395px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_an_Anti-Malware_Extension\"><\/span>Use an Anti-Malware Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/malwarebytes-browser-guar\/ihcjicgdanjaechkgeegckofjjedodee?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension<\/a> which will give you a safer and faster browsing experience by blocking malicious websites while filtering out content. It also keeps away browser hijackers like Search.xyz<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17717 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-954.jpg\" alt=\"Use Malwarebytes Browser Guard\" width=\"1924\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-954.jpg 1924w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-954-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-954-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-954-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/batch_Screenshot-954-1536x740.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1924px) 100vw, 1924px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can identify and remove Search.XYZ malware from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. I hope this helps you get rid of the browser hijacker from your browser. Stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such tips, tricks, and how-tos around browsers you use.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<div class=\"obfx-grid-wrapper\">\n<article class=\"obfx-grid-col\">\n<div class=\"obfx-grid-col-content\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title obfx-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/1640\/find-if-website-page-is-safe-in-chrome\/\">3 Ways to Find Out if a Webpage Is Safe to Visit in Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13130\/google-protects-your-searches-safe-search-explained\/\">Google Protects Your Searches: What is it? Google Safe Search Explained!<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title obfx-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2442\/use-secure-password-generator-in-firefox\/\">How to Use Secure Password Generator in Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you see Search.xyz tab every time you open the browser? It is a known browser hijacker like Bar1 New Tab and Nearbyme.io that usually arrives with downloaded files from unknown sources on your browser. In this article, let&#8217;s look at how to remove Search.XYZ malware from the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browsers on Windows&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17608\/remove-search-xyz-malware-chrome-edge-firefox\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Ways to Remove Search.XYZ Malware from Chrome, Edge, 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