Search4Top Infection

What is Search4Top?

Search4Top hijacks search results when a user mistypes a URL

Search4Top is an Adware browser plug-in that displays popup, pop under or scrolling advertisements on the infected computer that are targeted for the user based on their internet surfing habits. Moreover, Search4Top hijacks search results when a user mistypes a URL or uses a common search engine in order to send the user to targeted websites. Search4Top uses up CPU processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and internet connection, while sending possibly sensitive data from the infected computer about the user back "home". This program may also cause system instability as it modifies the operating system files and the registry.

How did it get on my computer?

Search4Top is installed either through the user purposely downloading and installing the browser plug-in or in stealth mode without the user's knowledge or consent.

How do I remove Search4Top?

Search4Top is not an easy program to remove from your computer as it modifies both system files and the registry. If you are not an expert technician please do NOT try to remove this on your own. You risk damaging your computer causing instability or breaking the operating system and thus needing to reformat. Instead, it is best to call the friendly experts at support.com. We're qualified and experienced in dealing with the Search4Top Adware removal.

How can I prevent infection?

Since this software normally comes in through a user choosing to install it, the first thing to make sure is that you never install anything from a webpage unless you are certain that it's safe. If you have any doubts whatsoever, talk to a technician who will be able to advise you about the safety of the software.

The other method of infection comes from not having your computer updated. You should have the latest updates to all of the software that you use in the machine. That includes WindowsUpdates, OfficeUpdates, Java updates and antivirus updates - just to name a few. A majority of these "drive-by" installations come from not have Java updated. If you're uncertain how to do these updates, give a support.com a call and we'll be able to guide you through the process.