Remove Screen Dream (Virus Removal Guide) - updated Jun 2020

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Screen Dream Removal Guide

What is Screen Dream?

Screen Dream browser hijacker is a rogue NewTab that promotes MySearch virus virus image

Screen Dream is a freeware classified as a browser hijacker as it piggybacks on free apps and actively pushes additional offers of Mysearch search site. Developed by APN, LCC is promoted as a useful Chrome New Tab Extension for watching new trailers in a convenient way. However, the service of this NewTab is oriented to affiliate marketing, so it's not very likely to be of use for the end-user. In contrast, this third-party tool seeks to take full control over a web browser and start generating altered search results.

Disregarding the way of installation, Screen Dream virus replaces a default start page and search provider with or and starts generating Google-based search results that contain links to sponsored websites. Moreover, it injects tracking cookies to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, or another web browser to read users' browsing history. The primary intention of this dubious NewTab is to generate pay-per-click revenue and increase visitors' rate to misleading third-party websites, thus using it poses a risk of exposing your machine to potentially dangerous websites.

Name Screen Dream
Also known as
Related malware Mysearch engine
Classification Browser hijacker / Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA)
Distribution Chrome Web Store, Google Play Store, third-party download websites, freeware bundles
Symptoms Alteration of web browser's settings: nee start page, search engine, new tab window, toolbars. In addition to setting changes, it generates suspicious advertisements and triggers redirects

Those who intend to install the Screen Dream NewTab for Chrome believing that it's going to improve the experience of web browsing should think twice before doing that. This dubious program has been developed by APN, LCC company, which is infamous for the production of potentially unwanted programs that are basically used by third parties for affiliate marketing.

The official download website on Chrome Web Store informs the potential users about the changes that it's going to initiate (an excerpt below[1]). However, Screen Dream browser hijacker is most frequently downloaded as a component of other free applications, so the information about its intention to set MYsearch as a search engine or read and change data on random websites is not explicitly disclosed.

Read and change your data on a number of websites
Replace the page you see when opening a new tab
Read your browsing history
Manage your apps, extensions, and themes

Although the Screen Dream virus is not the best term to describe a Chrome NewTab extension, cybersecurity experts from do not recommend relying on this application due to the trustworthiness of its affiliates. These parties may try to push misleading content and make people visit scam websites.

Screen Dream redirects pose a risk of exposing your machine to websites that contain fake software update ads or hyperlinks rerouting traffic to rogue websites where you can get another cyber infection without realizing that. Moreover, browsing cookies that it renders are actively harvesting people's IP addresses, search queries, geolocation, and other information that can be used for tailoring more appealing advertising content.

Anyway, it's not advisable to use this ad-supported browser hijacker. Screen Dream removal is the only way to protect your machine from other cyber threats, as well as avoid exposure of some personally identifiable details to untrustworthy parties. Decontamination of this search is not difficult and can be performed manually, but we strongly recommend taking advantage of a professional AV engine because it maybe not the only malware hiding on the machine.

Screen Dream PUPScreen Dream PUP can be downloaded from Chrome Web Store and shady websites in a freeware bundle

Besides, do not underestimate the need for the system's recovery after Screen Dream virus removal. We recommend using ReimageIntego repair tool or similar application that would be capable of resetting Windows registries and other components the distortion of which may trigger BSODs and system errors.

Web browser's redirects to mean that malware is hiding on your machine

Screen Dream virus operates as a fraudulent search engine that claims to help find movie trailers online. Despite the attractive appearance, it is classified as a potentially unwanted program by many security experts. It can not only hijack your browser but also track your browsing activity by placing tracking cookies.

Note that web browsers can start initiating redirects to the website where the installer of the Screen Dream new tab Chrome extension is provided all of a sudden. This may happen if a potentially unwanted program takes over your regular browser and sets itself as a primary search provider.

In many cases, the virus settles down on the machine via questionable download managers or PDF converters that enable notifications and start actively promoting malware.

While some users might find it tolerable, you should be aware that removal is difficult to complete. This browser hijacker doesn't allow you to change your homepage, new tab URL, and default search engine to your preferred one. As a result, you can only browse through this fraudulent search engine.

If that is not enough Screen Dream virus can alter the delivered search results to fulfill them with sponsored ads. It might be dangerous to your computer since malware-laden ads are a real threat to your system security. If you are tricked to click on them, there is a high possibility to install malware and other high-risk computer infections. browser spreads as Screen Dream extension for Chrome and aims to take over it.

Additionally, it can put your privacy in danger — hijacker places tracking cookies to collect various information like IP address, clicked ads, browsing history, etc[2]. Even though experts categorize this data as personally non-identifiable, you can manually submit valuable information to the address bar and identify yourself.

Therefore, do not risk your computer's security and your own privacy. We recommend you remove with SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or a similar tool and use the instructions below to uninstall its components. Afterward, you will be able to reset Chrome settings and enjoy the hijacker-free system.

Dishonest developers distribute browser hijackers in software-bundles

Usually, people are tricked to manually install the potentially unwanted program since developers put them inside the installers of regular applications. The most common software-bundles which hide the hijacker inside is Audio/Video converters, PDF converters, or system optimization tools[3].

You can avoid letting the potentially unwanted program in by choosing Advanced or Custom settings. They fully disclose the information about the browser hijacker in the pre-selected “Get XXX browser hijacker now” marks. You should de-select them and use reputable security software for additional protection.

Nevertheless, people should also be careful when downloading the applications from such well-known sources as Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store because they offer hundreds of crapware as well, which can alter web browser's settings and cause many difficulties to reset those changes afterward.

Ways to eliminate virus from your system

While there are two methods to remove from your computer, we suggest you choose an automatic elimination. Browser hijackers are sneaky programs that might hide their components and prevent you from deleting them.

Screen Dream virusScreen Dream is a browser hijacker that promotes Mysearch engine and seeks to reroute visitors to the websites of its sponsors

However, note that removal requires to uninstall all related entries. Therefore, it might be difficult for an inexperienced PC user. Pick any security software of the ones mentioned below and run a full system scan.

Later, use the instructions below to uninstall Screen Dream extension and clean your system entirely. According to the experts from[4], people tend to rush and skip many steps of the guide. This may lead to computer damage or unsuccessful PUP removal. Thus, make sure to follow the guidelines attentively.

However, it's not sufficient to remove Screen Dream main installer to stop unwanted redirects and advertising. This browser hijacker might have installed additional PUPs that may also display sponsored ads or control some settings. Therefore, a thorough system check with a reliable security tool is recommended. Finally, post malware recovery of the system is recommended with a tool like ReimageIntego.


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Getting rid of Screen Dream. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Windows users should remove the browser hijacker by uninstalling ScreenDream extension.

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.


  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

To remove virus from Mac you must delete related elements as well.

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.


  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:


Clear cookies and other browser data:


Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  3. Select Details tab.




Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy and services.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now. Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset. Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  2. Select Add-ons.

Reset the homepage:

  2. Choose Options.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Options.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data…

Reset Mozilla Firefox


  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.

Remove from Google Chrome

Fix Chrome by uninstalling ScreenDream extension and resetting your browser afterwards.

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:


Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.

Reset Google Chrome:


  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings. Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…


  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.

After uninstalling this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and fixing each of your web browsers, we recommend you to scan your PC system with a reputable anti-spyware. This will help you to get rid of Screen Dream registry traces and will also identify related parasites or possible malware infections on your computer. For that you can use our top-rated malware remover: ReimageIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes.

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