How to remove Searchify

What is Searchify

Searchify is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that promotes the fake search engine searchify.app. The presence of Searchify on a computer can lead to several issues, including privacy threats, system performance degradation, and security risks. It can slow down the system by consuming resources and cause frequent redirects to potentially harmful websites. Additionally, the PUA may expose users to further malware infections. To remove Searchify, users can follow a series of steps. First, they should uninstall any suspicious programs from the Control Panel (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac). Next, they should check and remove any unwanted browser extensions from all installed browsers. Resetting browser settings to their default state can also help remove any changes made by the PUA. For a more thorough removal, users can run a full system scan using reputable anti-malware software, such as Spyhunter, which is recommended for its effectiveness in detecting and removing malware.

How Searchify infected your computer

This application is often installed through deceptive means, such as bundling with other software or through rogue advertising networks. Once installed, Searchify can hijack web browsers by changing the default search engine to searchify.app, which redirects search queries to legitimate search engines like Bing while collecting user data in the process. This data collection poses a minor privacy threat as it can include browsing history, search queries, and other personal information.

1. Download Searchify Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall Searchify from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall Searchify using standard methods
4. Remove Searchify files, folders, and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting Searchify
6. How to protect from threats, like Searchify

Remove Searchify manually for free

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

Remove Searchify from Control Panel

To start removing Searchify, you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove Searchify from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Searchify.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove Searchify from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Searchify and click Uninstall.

Remove Searchify from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that, click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Searchify, click Uninstall.

Remove Searchify from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall Searchify from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate Searchify in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate Searchify in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove Searchify from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu, choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate Searchify in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately, or you will need to confirm the action and go through the standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall Searchify

In some cases, Searchify won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall Searchify. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing Searchify folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall Searchify in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode, do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting, press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove Searchify.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders, and registry keys of Searchify

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How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download Searchify

As Searchify is mostly distributed via special ads and pop-ups promising to fix Windows errors or remove viruses, a good way to avoid the installation of Searchify is to block such ads in browsers. There are a couple of programs that have such functions. We recommend you use AdGuard to remove ads by Searchify from browsers. Download free trial here:

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Get the best internet security to protect from threats, like Searchify, in the future

One of the most famous and reputable security programs for Windows is SpyHunter 5. Advanced algorithms and large databases help SpyHunter detect and remove various types of threats. Get complete protection from ransomware, adware, spyware, trojans, viruses, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), like Searchify, with SpyHunter 5. Download it here:

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