Srchbar.com will make alterations to your browser which is why it is thought to be a hijacker. The infection was probably attached to a free application as an extra item, and since you did not deselect it, it was permitted to install. It is important that you are attentive during program installation because otherwise, you will not be able to avoid these kinds of threats. While redirect viruses are not high-level infections but their behavior is pretty questionable. You'll notice that instead of the usual homepage and new tabs, your browser will now load a different page. Your search engine will also be altered into one that could inject advertisement content into results. If you press on such a result, you will be redirected to strange sites, whose owners get revenue from boosted traffic. Do keep in mind that you could be rerouted to infected websites, which could result in a malicious program. If you infected your operating system with malicious software, the situation would be much more extreme. You might find the hijacker's supplied features handy but you should know that you can find proper plug-ins with the same features, which don't put your device in danger. Something else you need to be aware of is that some browser redirects will track your activity and gather certain information in order to know what you are more likely to press on. Problematic third-parties could also be provided access to that data. If you want to avoid undesirable outcomes, you should take the time to uninstall Srchbar.com.
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