Your browser is redirecting to websites you did not ask for
Something has installed an extension or changed your browser settings without asking. We will find what did it and remove it. This comes from free software that sneaks extra settings during installation.
Browser hijackers are programs that change your search engine, homepage, or install unwanted extensions. They come bundled with free software downloads that hide the hijacker in fine print during installation. The hijacker then tracks what you search for and shows you ads. Removing the extension and the program that installed it stops the redirects.
- ✓Use Windows Security to run a quick scan before starting — this shows if there is active malware
- ✓Stay off the hijacked browser while troubleshooting — search using a different browser instead
- ✓Have 20-30 minutes to remove extensions and programs
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Searching for help using the hijacked browser — the results are controlled by whoever installed the hijacker
- Removing only the extension but not the program — the program will automatically reinstall the extension
- Assuming you need to reinstall Windows — most hijacks are fixed by removing the extension and program
Signs you need professional help
- If redirects happen in all browsers and a full scan did not fix it. If browser settings are greyed out and you cannot change them. If you removed the extension and program but redirects came back after restarting your computer.
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