How to remove m.nearbyme.io

What is m.nearbyme.io

m.nearbyme.io is classified as a fake search engine that can be found inadvertently installed in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and other popular browsers as well. Such engines are run on the basis of browser hijackers, which are unwanted programs meant to configure browser settings. Users infected with such software will see m.nearbyme.io as their default URL address on the homepage. The interface will change as well, yet end up looking barely different from legitimate engines. Some inexperienced users may even take it for granted as there are Google names displayed around. For example, users may see the “Enhanced by Google” title right next to the search bar. This means Nearbyme.io uses legitimate Google algorithms to generate the searched queries. It is quite a norm for browser hijackers to use legitimate engines to falsify the traffic of visits. By doing so, developers ensure they earn money on ostensibly genuine visits that are redirected through their addresses. It was also observed that m.nearbyme.io has been caused by two suspicious extensions – Custom Engines and SwiftSelect. Unfortunately, in some cases removing unwanted extensions may not be enough as there might be a program installed on your system that forces such changes. If you are the one struggling to delete the m.nearbyme.io hijacker on your own, follow our guidelines below.

How m.nearbyme.io infected your computer

As a rule, browser hijackers and other types of unwanted applications are distributed via third-party re-packs. These re-packs usually consist of pirated, cracked, or freeware software published on third-party websites. As most users start the installation of them, very few pay attention to promotional offers that can be hidden inside. Normally, they can be located inside of “Advanced”, “Custom”, or other similar sections that can be tweaked at some stage of the setup. If missed, you will end up unlucky to be infected with unwanted software. This is why it is important to look for such offers and deselect them even if they are claimed to be “useful”. Besides that, it is also important to mention that unwanted software can be installed via malicious websites that run executable scripts. Such websites are usually visited as a result of clicking on suspicious ads scattered around hacked or freeware pages. Below, we will guide you through the most essential tips that will help you protect yourself against such threats in the future.

1. Download m.nearbyme.io Removal Tool
2. Remove m.nearbyme.io from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall m.nearbyme.io from Applications
4. Remove m.nearbyme.io from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove m.nearbyme.io files and folders
7. Block m.nearbyme.io ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like m.nearbyme.io

Remove m.nearbyme.io manually for free

Note: m.nearbyme.io sets up to start on Mac OS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “SwiftSelect” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: m.nearbyme.io won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose SwiftSelect in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full m.nearbyme.io removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of m.nearbyme.io installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove m.nearbyme.io from Applications

Remove m.nearbyme.io from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. SwiftSelect might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall SwiftSelect or SwiftSelect Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag SwiftSelect from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall m.nearbyme.io

If you can’t uninstall m.nearbyme.io using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of m.nearbyme.io. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag SwiftSelect from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with SwiftSelect.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove m.nearbyme.io add-on from your browsers

Removing m.nearbyme.io from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the m.nearbyme.io extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find SwiftSelect extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find SwiftSelect extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose SwiftSelect extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish m.nearbyme.io removal reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In opened window click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of m.nearbyme.io


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.SwiftSelect.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.SwiftSelect.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.SwiftSelect.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.SwiftSelect.system.plist


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