Remove VideoSearchCenter
VideoSearchCenter is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) for Windows. It is often installed on computers without the approval of the user. This might happen through software bundles, or with the help of misleading ads that promise users great features. For example, VideoSearchCenter may tell users that the app will help them discover entertaining videos, movie streams, sports streams, and other media content. However, the truth is very different.
Once installed VideoSearchCenter, replaces the browser's default new tab page and search engine with a 3rd-party site whose URL is Videosearchcenter.com. These redirects are not dangerous, but they may diminish the user's ability to navigate the Web efficiently. For example, VIdeosearchcenter.com may host extra advertisements, or it may prioritize the display of sponsored results.
To stay safe from PUPs like this one, you should remember to watch out for software bundles. You are likely to come across one of those while downloading free apps such as media players, torrent apps, etc. Make sure to follow their installation instructions closely, and always opt to use the 'Manual' or 'Advanced' installation modes. These will enable you to opt-out of offers to install 3rd-party tools like VideoSearchCenter.
While VideoSearchCenter is active, you may be unable to make changes to your browser's new tab page and search aggregator. This PUP will automatically undo anything you change. This is why your first step towards recovery should be to run an up-to-date security scanner. It will easily identify and eradicate all components linked to VideoSearchCenter's activity. Once the removal of this PUP has been taken care of, you can easily remove its website from your search settings.
