Strange search bar appearing when browsing internet?

[smurof7neves]

It happens when I search on wikipedia and several other sites (suprisingly, Google is unaffected). I posted pictures of a "sample" search (literally) and the settings box for this intruding search tool. I checked and I don't have AcPro (Autocompletepro) or Complitly on my machine (both are by the same company, SimplyGen and both are "powered" by Yahoo search).

I have doubts that they are the programs causing the unusual activity, as the interface does not match, but a setting says "I want AcPro enhanced experience..." so maybe it is related somehow.

I checked and none of these processes are running: AutocompletePro, AutocompletePro.exe, AutocompleteProMon.exe

Look at the pictures are decide for yourself. Please help me get rid of it. It is an annoyance.

Also, I have a full scan running so I will let you know tomorrow if it is a virus and it has been removed.

 

[mckillwashere]

Try launching your browser in "safemode" most browsers give you the option to do that now.

 

[smurof7neves]

no safe mode.

 

[mckillwashere]

What web browser are you running??

 

[smurof7neves]

Chrome

 

[mckillwashere]

click the wrench button
>then tools
>>and extensions

It should tell you all of the addons running in chrome.

 

[smurof7neves]

nothing there that looks out of place.

 

[mckillwashere]

Have you tried inside another web browser?

 

[smurof7neves]

no problems with other browsers. But they are damn slow compared to Chrome, so nothin' doin'.

 

[mckillwashere]

Have you uninstalled chrome and reinstalled it?

 

[smurof7neves]

i guess I will have to try that.

 

[smurof7neves]

I tried that and I still have the problem, though it has changed slightly. The box is different but still tries to finish my words. and there are no buttons (x or settings) this time. See for yourself.

 

[mckillwashere]

Can you post a screen of your extensions manager?

 

[Trucidation]

Are you perchance referring to Chrome's "Instant" feature? There should be a link to switch it off right beside the search box, at least if you browse to your Google "home" page, www.google.com/ig

Edit: my bad, you specifically mentioned a separate search bar.

 

[mckillwashere]

Instant is only on Google...
they are having this issue everywhere except Google.
The op has provided screen shots.

btw 1000th post-

 

[smurof7neves]

Can you post a screen of your extensions manager?

Yes.

 

[EzioAuditore]

Have you tried un-installing AutoComplete?

 

[mckillwashere]

I have to agree its auto complete

 

[smurof7neves]

funny how it says nothing about that in the extensions list, but it is actually the cause of it. thanks for solving my problem.

 

[EzioAuditore]

Not a problem. Glad we could help.