Fix Browser Hijack Problem

Browser hijacking is a online attack in which hackers take control on your computer browser and change how and what it display when you are working on the web.

Method 1:

*Below are the following steps that need to be followed to restore your browser's settings:*

1. Stop Cascading Pop-up Windows

If you are getting popup at frequent intervals on your screen then you’ll have to stop them first. For this you have to open task manager using CTRL+ALT+DEL and then click the process tab. Now click IEXPLORE.EXE, and then click the End Process button. By doing this you will closes all instances of Internet Explorer. Then you can re-open the program to continue browsing as usual.

* Now you have to open the browser again and turn on the pop-up blocker.

* To turn on the pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer follow the steps below :

ii). Click Tools menu, click Internet Options, and then click the Privacy tab.

iii). In the Pop-up Blocker box, select the Block pop-ups check box. Click OK.

Method 2:-

After doing Method 1 if you still experience the effects of a hijacked Web browser, try the following:

Step 1. Run the malicious software removal tool, if you are not having then you can download the lates version and run trial pack. This can catch some, but not all, kinds of hijacking software.

Step 2.Reset Internet Explorer settings If you're using Internet Explorer and your home page has been changed, you can often reset it yourself.

Step 3. Disable add-ons as many browser hijackings come from add-ons, also known as ActiveX controls, browser extensions, browser helper objects, or toolbars. These items can improve your experience on a Web site by providing multimedia or interactive content, such as animations.

Step 4. Removing unwanted programs with the Add/Remove feature

Step 5. Empty the Recycle Bin when you've finished these steps, especially if you've removed an unwanted program. Then restart your computer