LookWebResults

How to Remove LookWebResults

Is your browser homepage or your search queries being redirected through LookWebResults? If so, then you have a browser hijacker in your system, causing these redirects.

You’ll find out what LookWebResults is, what it can do, and how to remove it from your Mac system.

What is LookWebResults?

LookWebResults is a malware designed to operate as an adware and a browser hijacker. It is also categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUAs). It often attacks Mac systems.

It is installed as a browser extension or as a program in the system. Once installed, it hijacks your browser, changes the browser settings, and then redirects your search queries to the LookWebResults website. It also redirects the search results through the yahoo.com search.

Users often install LookWebResults and other PUAs unknowingly. In most cases, users install LookWebResults through a deceptive, fake Adobe Flash Player installer.

What Can LookWebResults Do?

Once installed on your computer, LookWebResults can do the following:

• Change your web browser’s default search engine to LookWebResults.
• Your search queries are redirected to the LookWebResults Search.
• Searches appear from Yahoo.com search.
• A “LookWebResults” browser extension is installed on your browser or LookWebResults program is installed on your computer.
• Unending ads, coupons, banners, surveys, popups, and other advertisements show on your computer even when the internet is off.

These ads and popups carry malware entities designed to open malicious websites or execute malware scripts. The malware scripts initiate the download and installation of other unwanted software.

Furthermore, LookWebResults may have directions to collect browsing data such as visited sites, geolocations, IP addresses, search queries, and the user’s sensitive data. Once leaked, these data can expose the user to more threats, which may result in identity theft or loss of online privacy.

If sighted, you should remove LookWebResults from your system as soon as possible.

LookWebResults Removal Instructions

Before we teach you how to remove LookWebResults, take note of these files related to the LookWebResults browser hijacker. They should be removed right away:

• ~/Library/Application Support/com.LookWebResults/LookWebResults
• ~/Library/Application Support/com.LookWebResultsDaemon/LookWebResults
• ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.LookWebResultsDaemon.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.LookWebResults.plist

Important note!

Some rogue apps/setups that promote the LookWebResults browser hijacker are designed to create a new device profile. Before you undertake any further removal steps, you need to delete this profile:

1. On your Mac, click the “System Preferences” icon in the menu bar.
2. Select “Profiles.”
3. Select “LookWebResults” profile > and delete it.
4. Use a professional anti-malware tool, such as Mac repair app for Mac, or a tool from a trusted website to conduct a full system scan to remove any adware traces.

These actions should get rid of LookWebResults malware:

Automatic (Instant) Mac Malware Removal

You can use a professional anti-malware (antivirus) tool, such as Malwarebytes for Mac or Outbyte macAries, to automatically remove and get rid of the LookWebResults adware. Ensure you download the tool from the official website and not a freeware to avoid bundled apps.

This is the process we recommend because the manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills.

Manual LookWebResults Removal

To remove LookWebResults from your Mac, use the following steps:

1. Remove LookWebResults and its related PUAs from your “Applications” folder.
   • Click the Mac’s Finder icon.
   • Select “Applications.”
   • Locate “NicePlayer,” “MPlayerX”, or other suspicious applications.
   • Drag them to the Trash.
   • Scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted, malicious LookWebResults components.
2. Remove ads files and folders in your Mac related to the LookWebResults adware. Here’s how:
   • Click the Finder icon > Choose Go > click Go to Folder.
   • Check for adware/Trojan-generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents folder (any recently-added suspicious files) and move them to the Trash.
   • Check for adware/Trojan-generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support folder, any recently-added suspicious files, such as “MplayerX” or “NicePlayer”, and move them to the Trash.
   • Check for adware/Trojan-generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder, any recently added suspicions files, and move them to trash.
   • Scan your Mac system (full scan) with a professional anti-malware tool to remove any remaining registries.
3. Remove LookWebResults from browsers.

To delete LookWebResults from your device, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Remove LookWebResults from Windows

Step 2. Delete LookWebResults from Mac OS X

Step 3. Get rid of LookWebResults from Internet Explorer

Step 4. Uninstall LookWebResults from Microsoft Edge

Step 5. Delete LookWebResults from Mozilla Firefox

Step 6. Remove LookWebResults from Google Chrome

Step 7. Get rid of LookWebResults from Safari

How to Remove LookWebResults from Windows

One of the common traits of LookWebResults is that they like to pose as legitimate programs or can be bundled with legitimate programs in order to infect your computer. The first thing you need to do when faced with the risk of a LookWebResults is to uninstall the program that came with it.

To remove potentially malicious and unwanted programs from Windows and get rid of the LookWebResults permanently, follow these instructions:

1. Uninstall malicious programs.

Click on Start, then type in Control Panel in the search box. Click Control Panel from the search results, then click on the Uninstall a program link under Program. The Control Panel looks the same for Windows 7 computers, but for Windows XP users, click on Add/Remove Programs instead.

For Windows 10/11 users, you can also uninstall programs by navigating to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

2. Uninstall the LookWebResults and other related programs.

In the list of programs on your computer, look for recently installed or suspicious programs that you suspect to be malware.

Uninstall them by clicking (or right-clicking if you’re in the Control Panel), then choose Uninstall. Click Uninstall once again to confirm the action. Wait for the uninstallation process to be completed.

3. Remove LookWebResults from Windows shortcuts.

To do this, right-click on the shortcut of the program you uninstalled, then select Properties.

It should automatically open the Shortcut tab. Look at the Target field and delete the target URL that is related to the malware. This URL points to the installation folder of the malicious program you uninstalled.

4. Repeat all the steps listed above for all the program’s shortcuts.

Check all locations where these shortcuts might be saved, including the Desktop, Start Menu, and the Taskbar.

5. Empty the Recycle Bin.

Once you have deleted all the unwanted programs and files from Windows, clean up your Recycle Bin to completely get rid of the LookWebResults. Right-click on the Recycle Bin on your Desktop, then choose Empty Recycle Bin. Click OK to confirm.

How to Delete LookWebResults from macOS

macOS is more secure than Windows, but it is not impossible for malware to be present on Macs. Just like other operating systems, macOS is also vulnerable to malicious software. In fact, there have been several previous malware attacks targeting Mac users.

Deleting LookWebResults from a Mac is a lot easier than other OS. Here’s the complete guide:

1. If you suspect a recently installed software to be malicious, uninstall it immediately from your Mac. On Finder, click the Go > Applications. You should see a list of all the apps currently installed on your Mac.
2. Find the app associated with LookWebResults or other suspicious apps you want to delete. Right-click on the app, then choose Move to Trash.

To completely get rid of LookWebResults, empty your Trash.

How to Get Rid of LookWebResults from Internet Explorer

To ensure that the malware that hacked your browser is completely gone and that all unauthorized changes are reversed on Internet Explorer, follow the steps provided below:

1. Get rid of dangerous add-ons.

When malware hijacks your browser, one of the obvious signs is when you see add-ons or toolbars that suddenly appear on Internet Explorer without your knowledge. To uninstall these add-ons, launch Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon at the top-right corner of the browser to open the menu, then choose Manage Add-ons.

When you see the Manage Add-ons window, look for (name of malware) and other suspicious plugins/add-ons. You can disable these plugins/add-ons by clicking Disable.

2. Reverse any changes to your homepage caused by the malware.

If you suddenly have a different start page or your default search engine has been changed, you can change it back through the Internet Explorer's settings. To do this, click on the gear icon at the upper-right corner of the browser, then choose Internet Options.

Under the General tab, delete the homepage URL and enter your preferred homepage. Click Apply to save the new settings.

3. Reset Internet Explorer.

From the Internet Explorer menu (gear icon at the top), choose Internet Options. Click on the Advanced tab, then select Reset.

In the Reset window, tick off Delete personal settings and click the Reset button once again to confirm the action.

How to Uninstall LookWebResults on Microsoft Edge

If you suspect your computer to have been infected by malware and you think that your Microsoft Edge browser has been affected, the best thing to do is to reset your browser.

There are two ways to reset your Microsoft Edge settings to completely remove all the traces of malware on your computer. Refer to the instructions below for more information.

Method 1: Resetting via Edge Settings

1. Open the Microsoft Edge app and click More or the three-dot menu located at the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Click Settings to reveal more options.
3. In the Settings window, click Restore settings to their default values under Reset settings. Click the Reset button to confirm. This action will reset your browser’s startup page, the new tab page, default search engine, and pinned tabs. Your extensions will also be disabled and all temporary data like cookies will be deleted.
4. Afterwards, right-click on the Start menu or the Windows logo, then select Task Manager.
5. Click on the Processes tab and search for Microsoft Edge.
6. Right-click on the Microsoft Edge process and select Go to details. If you don't see the Go to details option, click More details instead.
7. Under the Details tab, look for all the entries with Microsoft Edge in their name. Right-click on each of these entries and choose End Task to quit those processes.
8. Once you have quit all those processes, open Microsoft Edge once again and you'll notice that all the previous settings have been reset.

Method 2: Resetting via Command

Another way to reset Microsoft Edge is by using commands. This is an advanced method that is extremely useful if your Microsoft Edge app keeps crashing or won't open at all. Make sure to back up your important data before using this method.

Here are the steps to do this:

1. Navigate to this folder on your computer: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
2. Select everything inside the folder, right-click on the highlighted files, then click Delete from the options.
3. Search for Windows PowerShell using the search box beside the Start menu.
4. Right-click on the Windows PowerShell entry, then choose Run as administrator.
5. In the Windows PowerShell window, type in this command:

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}

6. Press Enter to execute the command.
7. Once the reset process has been completed, LookWebResults should be completely deleted from your Microsoft Edge browser.

How to Delete LookWebResults from Mozilla Firefox

Just like other browsers, malware tries to change the settings of Mozilla Firefox. You need to undo these changes to remove all traces of LookWebResults. Follow the steps below to completely delete LookWebResults from Firefox:

1. Uninstall dangerous or unfamiliar extensions.

Check Firefox for any unfamiliar extensions that you don't remember installing. There is a huge chance that these extensions were installed by the malware. To do this, launch Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon at the top-right corner, then select Add-ons > Extensions.

In the Extensions window, choose LookWebResults and other suspicious plugins. Click the three-dot menu beside the extension, then choose Remove to delete these extensions.

2. Change your homepage back to default if it was affected by malware.

Click on the Firefox menu at the upper-right corner of the browser, then choose Options > General. Delete the malicious homepage and type in your preferred URL. Or you can click Restore to change to the default homepage. Click OK to save the new settings.

3. Reset Mozilla Firefox.

Go to the Firefox menu, then click on the question mark (Help). Choose Troubleshooting Information. Hit the Refresh Firefox button to give your browser a fresh start.

Once you’ve completed the steps above, LookWebResults will be completely gone from your Mozilla Firefox browser.

How to Remove LookWebResults from Google Chrome

To completely remove LookWebResults from your computer, you need to reverse all of the changes on Google Chrome, uninstall suspicious extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons that were added without your permission.

Follow the instructions below to remove LookWebResults from Google Chrome:

1. Delete malicious plugins.

Launch the Google Chrome app, then click on the menu icon at the upper-right corner. Choose More Tools > Extensions. Look for LookWebResults and other malicious extensions. Highlight these extensions you want to uninstall, then click Remove to delete them.

2. Revert changes to your homepage and default search engine.

Click on Chrome's menu icon and select Settings. Click On Startup, then tick off Open a specific page or set of pages. You can either set up a new page or use existing pages as your homepage.

Go back to Google Chrome's menu icon and choose Settings > Search engine, then click Manage search engines. You'll see a list of default search engines that are available for Chrome. Delete any search engine that you think is suspicious. Click the three-dot menu beside the search engine and click Remove from list.

3. Reset Google Chrome.

Click on the menu icon located at the top right of your browser, and choose Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, then click on Restore settings to their original defaults under Reset and clean up. Click on the Reset Settings button to confirm the action.

This step will reset your startup page, new tab, search engines, pinned tabs, and extensions. However, your bookmarks, browser history, and saved passwords will be saved.

How to Get Rid of LookWebResults from Safari

The computer’s browser is one of the major targets of malware — changing settings, adding new extensions, and changing the default search engine. So if you suspect your Safari to be infected with LookWebResults, these are the steps you can take:

1. Delete suspicious extensions

Launch the Safari web browser and click on Safari from the top menu. Click Preferences from the drop-down menu.

Click on the Extensions tab at the top, then view the list of currently installed extensions on the left menu. Look for LookWebResults or other extensions you don’t remember installing. Click the Uninstall button to remove the extension. Do this for all your suspected malicious extensions.

2. Revert changes to your homepage

Open Safari, then click Safari > Preferences. Click on General. Check out the Homepage field and see if this has been edited. If your homepage was changed by LookWebResults, delete the URL and type in the homepage you want to use. Make sure to include the http:// before the address of the webpage.

3. Reset Safari

Open the Safari app and click on Safari from the menu at the upper-left of the screen. Click on Reset Safari. A dialog window will open where you can choose which elements you want to reset. Next, click the Reset button to complete the action.

Final Thoughts

We believe this article has given you enough information on how to remove the LookWebResults adware. You always need to be keen while surfing the internet to avoid installing such PUAs on your system.

Have we left out something? You can share it with us in the comments.