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* What is Google Desktop Search

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Google Desktop Search manually

* Uninstall Google Desktop Search from Windows 10

* Uninstall Google Desktop Search from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Google Desktop Search from Windows 7

* Get Professional Support

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

Google Desktop Search

(*.*)

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


To remove Google Desktop Search-infected file "inetadpt.dll" means to interrupt normal network system application. Other viruses sources treat rootkit schemes to preclude detection and Google Desktop Search removal by removal tool. Only few Google Desktop Search programmers have been prosecuted and many serve openly though some have met lawsuits. Google Desktop Search producers tell that buyers give permission to activate badware. A great number of software specialists and some advertisement enterprises have invented badware removal tools dedicated to remove this type of threats and give good opportunity for consumers to have probabilities of Google Desktop Search removal. Google Desktop Search removal tools inspect the contents of the Windows registry, PC files and installed softwares and remove all instances of this threat that uncovers itself.


Google Desktop Search intrusion method

Google Desktop Search installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Google Desktop Search). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Google Desktop Search copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (*.*). Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Google Desktop Search and value (*.*). You can also find it in your processes list with name (*.*) or Google Desktop Search. Also, it can create folder with name Google Desktop Search under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Google Desktop Search starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Google Desktop Search immediately.


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How to remove Google Desktop Search manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Google Desktop Search, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Google Desktop Search.

To get rid of Google Desktop Search, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Google Desktop Search related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Google Desktop Search entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Google Desktop Search won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Google Desktop Search under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Google Desktop Search or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Google Desktop Search

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Google Desktop Search related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Google Desktop Search are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like Google Desktop Search.

Information provided by:

Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Google Desktop Search and (*.*) we received earlier:

Problem Summary: google mssg when loading outlook

When loading outlook I get a mssg that says "Google Desktop Search for outlook has been blocked to remove addin" Please tell me what to do

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem in focus: smitfraudfix

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