Search Messenger

If your homepage and search engine are changed to the Search Messenger New Tab Search suddenly, this means that you just got infected by a Possibly Unwanted Program (PUP). The Search messenger is a program that may be imposed on computer users when they download and install free programs that have the Search Messenger bundled with them. This trick is well-used by applications that, otherwise, will be ignored by computer users due to the problems the Search Messenger may cause and because there are trustworthy programs that can execute the same tasks without messing up with the computer functions.

As was said above, the Search Messenger may change the homepage of your Web browser to Search Messenger automatically. Additionally, the Search Messenger may display pop-up advertisements on any visited Web page whether you want to see it or not, take control of your Web browser and remove shortcuts from your desktop. The Search Messenger may be compatible with Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. However, if you try to use the Search Messenger as your search provider, it may not present reliable results. Some details about your browsing habits and other data may be collected by the Search Messenger and shared with third parties to be used as a base for advertisements. The Search Messenger may open a path that will allow additional PUPs, adware and browser hijackers to be installed on your machine. All of these issues point to a quick removal of the Search Messenger by using an updated anti-malware application.