For experienced personal computer users, it will not be difficult to get rid of the search engine in the browser, but beginners may encounter this problem and just put up with it.
Quite often, users who install this or that software do not see everything that appears on the screen. For example, a program can install a specific toolbar, change the search engine, change the browser, etc. One of the most annoying search engines is Webalta, which is installed automatically. It is worth noting that although Webalta works like a search engine, in reality it is a Trojan horse that launches and works like all Trojans.
Removing the Webalta search engine
Removing such a search engine is not easy. To do this, you need to go to the registry and clear it. To do this, go to the "Start" menu and select "Run". A special window will open in which you must enter the regedit command. A registry window will open, where you need to select the "Edit" tab, and Webalta is entered into the "Find" field. Then you need to click on the search button, after which the results will appear. When you find the search engine, you need to click on the delete button to remove it from the registry. Then search again to make sure all data has been removed from the registry.
Removing search engines from browsers
If you want to delete some other search engine, then it can be done much faster and easier. It all depends on the browser you are using.
You have the Google Chrome browser installed and want to uninstall or change the search engine. To do this, go to the "Settings", which can be found by clicking on the button with the image of a wrench or gear in the upper right corner of the window. Then, you need to scroll through and select the item "Install search engine for omnibox". Here is a list of the most popular search engines. You can choose the one that suits you and delete unnecessary ones using the "Delete" button.
In order to remove a search engine from the Mozilla Firefox browser, you need to go to the "Add-ons" tab and find the search engine to be removed. Then, using the corresponding button, it is deleted. In order for the search engine not to return to its place, you must enter the command about: config in the address bar. Next, the name of the search engine is entered (for example, mail.ru) and manually, using the "Reset" button, each item is disabled. To launch a specific search engine, you must enter keyword. URL in the same window and select the appropriate one by typing the address.
In the Opera browser, to remove the search engine, go to "Settings", select "General settings" and click on "Search". After you find the search engine, you need to click on the "Delete" button. Then you can install the search engine you need with a simple click on it.
For example, in Internet Explorer you need to go to "Internet Options" and find the term "Home page", where the list of search engines is located, and the one specifically used. Using the "Delete" button, you can get rid of the unwanted search engine.
