Remove SearchGamesOnline
SearchGamesOnline is an intrusive piece of software that usually gets installed as a Web browser extension. It seems to affect mostly Google chrome, but it is possible that versions for Firefox, Opera, or Microsoft Edge might be available as well. But what is SearchGamesOnline and how is it installed? The good news is that SearchGamesOnline is not dangerous. It is, however, an intrusive app, which could cause undesired changes to your Web browser's configuration and behavior.
As the name of the app suggests, it is supposed to help search for games online, and provide you with entertainment. However, it does this by replacing your default new tab page and search engine with Portal.searchgamesonline.com. This website hosts a low-quality search service, which might provide unreliable results. Furthermore, it may contain unwanted ads, pop-ups, and sponsored content. We advise you to never trust random browser extensions, which ask you to use an alternative new tab page or search service – they are usually looking to maximize their ad revenue.
If the SearchGamesOnline add-on shows up on your device, there is no need to panic. You should be able to fix the issue rather easily by running an up-to-date security tool. It will automatically identify and remove the SearchGamesOnline components, undoing any changes that this Potentially Unwanted Program has brought.
