Steps to remove m.nearbyme.io from the browser

m.nearbyme.io creates a Google-like search results interface. However, you can detect it by looking at the URL which is not Google.com but m.nearbyme.io.

m.nearbyme.io is used to redirect user traffic thereby generating income for those behind it. On the surface it looks like users are using Google, but in reality m.nearbyme.io directs them to the pages it wants to generate income for the owner.

How to remove m.nearbyme.io

To remove m.nearbyme.io you can use SpyHunter or Malwarebytes tool. You can also use the manual removal of m.nearbyme.io according to the instructions below. You need to do the following steps before starting the m.nearbyme.io removal process to be able to remove it successfully:

Step 1 : Launch Command Prompt by clicking the Start menu button and typing command prompt . Right-click Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as Administrator

Step 2 : Enter and execute the following commands:

rd /S /Q "%WinDir%|System32|GroupPolicyUsers"

rd /S /Q "%WinDir%|System32|GroupPolicy"

gpupdate /force

Uninstall m.nearbyme.io from Control Panel

Normally, m.nearbyme.io will appear in the application section of the Control Panel under the name SwiftSelect or Swift-S. The steps to remove m.nearbyme.io are as follows:

Step 1 : Press the Start button

Step 2 : Select Settings

Step 3 : Click System

Step 4 : Click App & features and find SwiftSelect, Swift-S or any suspicious software in the list

Step 5 : Click on it and press Uninstall button

Note : To be able to completely uninstall m.nearbyme.io you need to have admin rights of the computer. If your computer is under the management of a business or organization, you need to contact the IT department for support.

Remove the m.nearbyme.io extension from the browser

Sometimes removing m.nearbyme.io from Control Panel doesn't give you the desired results. The reason is because m.nearbyme.io is still activated by the extension that plugs into the browsers. Therefore, you need to proceed further with removing the m.nearbyme.io extension from the browser.

Safari:

1. Open Safari then click on the drop-down menu then select Preferences
2. Click on the Extensions tab
3. Find the SwiftSelect . extension
4. Click the Uninstall button to remove it

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome then type chrome://extensions in the address bar then press Enter
2. Find SwiftSelect or suspicious extensions
3. Click trash can icon to remove

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Firefox then type about:addons in the address bar and press Enter
2. Choose SwiftSelect or suspicious extensions
3. Click Disable or Remove to remove

Microsoft Edge:

1. Start Microsoft Edge then type edge://extensions in the address bar and press Enter
2. Find SwiftSelect or suspicious extensions
3. Click the Remove button to remove

After removing m.nearbyme.io from Control Panel and browser you should reset browser settings and restart your computer. Good luck!

Lesley Montoya

Update 18 November 2021