Remove Savy.utop.it Browser Hijacker

Suddenly Savy.utop.it took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.

Savy.utop.it is a hazardous domain, which is indicative of trouble. If you see the page take over your screen, you’re in for a pretty bad time. That’s because it’s hiding an infection. More precisely, a browser hijacker. It may sound a bit confusing, but let’s elaborate. Savy.utop.it is merely a website. It’s what is behind the site that is the problem. There’s a major cyber threat, lurking behind the page, using it a shield to hide behind, and wreaking havoc from the shadows. Think of the site as a front, a ‘face’ if you will. It usually begins to appear shortly after the hijacker has slithered into your system, and decides it’s time to clue you into its existence. Oh, yes. The nasty infection tends to sneak in undetected, so before it chooses to reveal its presence, you have no idea it’s there. And, Savy.utop.it showing up is its big, bright neon sigh, stating ‘I’m here!’ As you might imagine, it’s not good news. If the site appears, you can be sure it’s just the beginning of an endless string of issues and headaches, which may result in The Blue Screen of Death. Yes, being greeted by the dreaded blue one day, IS a possibility. Granted, it is a rather small and minuscule one, but it’s there. And, last time we checked, ‘almost non-existent’ is not the same as ‘non-existent.’ So, as minor as the risk of seeing the nasty blue screen may be, you need to ask yourself if you’re still prepared to take it? Is it worth it? Think about it. What do you have to gain if you keep the hijacker on your computer? Well, nothing positive. That’s for sure. And, even if by some miracle, you do manage to find something positive (which is, let’s face it, highly unlikely), it will be far outshined by the negatives, which will continuously pile up. Save yourself a ton of troubles and unpleasantness, and take action as soon as Savy.utop.it pops up. Once you see the site, do your best to find where the hijacker is hiding on your PC, and when you do – delete it! The sooner, the better.

How did I get infected with?

Hijackers are utterly masterful when it comes to finding a way into your system. In fact, they not only successfully slither in but do so without you even realizing it. How? Well, it’s pretty straightforward. They use you, or rather, your carelessness. Infections, like the one you’re currently stuck with, prey on distraction, naivety, and haste and use them as a means to enter undetected. So, a good way to keep such nasty tools OUT of your system would be to be extra vigilant and through, and always do your due diligence. If you rush and throw caution to the wind, don’t be too surprised if you get stuck with a hijacker, like the one behind Savy.utop.it. More often than not, such infections sneak in by employing the old but gold methods of infiltration as they’ve proven their effectiveness over time. That includes pretending to be an update, hiding behind corrupted links or sites, or hitching a ride with freeware or spam email attachments. So, be more careful next time you’re installing a tool or an update. After all,  remember that even a little extra attention can save you a lot of troubles.

Why is this dangerous?

As was already stated, Savy.utop.it  is an indication of trouble. If the page pops up, your system is no longer infection-free as a hijacker has managed to invade it. And, if a hijacker makes its way into your PC, you’re about to experience an abundance of grievances. And, it all starts with the site. All of a sudden, you’ll start to see it everywhere. It will replace your preferred homepage and search engine, and will appear each and every time you try to browse the web. And, not only will your browsing be interrupted with these intrusive redirects constantly, but they won’t be the only meddling of the hijacker. It will also continuously bombard you with pop-up advertisements. Obnoxious, unreliable ads. Oh, yes. Apart from testing the limits of your patience, the pop-ups also place a severe malware risk on you as they’re bundled with various cyber threats. And, each time you press a pop-up, by accident or choice, you unknowingly agree to install the malware, which it’s undoubtedly hiding. So, unless you wish to flood your PC with malicious applications, do NOT click on the pesky pop-ups. What’s worse, is that this won’t be your worst issue. Even the malware risk pales in comparison to the severe security threat. Yes, the hijacker, forcing Savy.utop.it on you, is programmed to steal data from you. The tool starts to spy on you from the moment it settles on your system and keeps a thorough record of your browsing activities and every move you make. When it deems it has enough information from you, it sends it to the unknown third parties that published it. That means strangers will have access to your personal and financial details. Are you going to allow that? Don’t! Find and delete the hijacker as soon as it reveals itself by displaying Savy.utop.it. It’s the best course of action you can take.

How to Remove Savy.utop.it virus

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Savy.utop.it infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

The Savy.utop.it adware is specifically designed to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.

STEP 1: Uninstall Savy.utop.it from Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Clean Savy.utop.it from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Savy.utop.it leftovers from the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall Savy.utop.it from your computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command Window

 

Type “regedit”

 

navigate to HKCU\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Modify the string with a value data and set it to google.com for example.

STEP 2 : Remove Savy.utop.it homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Savy.utop.it by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

How to Permanently Remove Savy.utop.it Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.