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Suddenly Search.StrtPoint.com took over your homepage and you cannot remove it.
Search.StrtPoint.com is classified as a browser hijacker. This is an extremely hazardous, intrusive, and damaging tool that should not be allowed to remain on your computer. It uses deception and finesse in order to gain access to your system, and then proceeds to make a complete mess. The first change you’re faced with after it slithers its way in, is the fact that it replaced your default homepage and search engine with Search.StrtPoint.com. You have no memory of authorizing this change or even installing the tool in the first place, and you’re left baffled. And, even though, you hope that the changes stop here, they won’t. This is just the beginning. That’s because once the hijacker infects your PC, it’s no longer bound to ask for your permission before it implements changes. It can do whatever it feels like doing whenever it feels like it. And you’ll just have to deal with it. Not only will you have to endure the reshuffles the hijacker forces upon you, but you’ll also have to deal with the fact that it jeopardizes your privacy. So, unless you wish to have your personal and financial information stolen and handed to wicked third parties, delete Search.StrtPoint.com as soon as you become aware of its presence. It will be for the best, and your future self will thank you for it.
How did I get infected with?
Search.StrtPoint.com is required to seek your permission before it installs itself on your computer, but don’t think this tiny detail slows it down. It doesn’t. The tool is so masterful in the arts of deceit that it has come up with an entire array of tricks with which to fool you into approving its installation. In fact, it’s so resourceful that, not only does it dupe you into allowing it in your system, but also keeps you oblivious to the fact that you did. More often than not, the hijacker hitches a ride with freeware or hides behind spam email attachments, corrupted links, or websites. Also, it can pretend to be a bogus system or program update. So, while you’re utterly convinced that you’re updating your Java or Adobe Flash Player, in actuality, you’re giving the green light to a hijacker. In case you failed to see the pattern, all of Search.StrtPoint.com’s ways of infiltration rely on your haste, distraction, and naivety. So, if you wish to avoid getting stuck with such a harmful and dangerous tool, be sure to be more careful and to not rush. A little extra attention can go a long, long way.
Why is this dangerous?
After infection, Search.StrtPoint.com is able to implement all of the changes it so desires. Not only does is not need your approval, but the tool doesn’t even have to inform you. It can simply surprise you. And what a surprise it would be to turn on your computer, and find out that five more malware tools were installed. And, at the very least, the hijacker can choose to reshuffle your settings in a manner that blocks you from accessing your favorite websites. The possibilities are endless, not to mention hazardous. Another “perk” from Search.StrtPoint.com’s presence is the bombardment of pop-up ads you’ll have to endure because of it. That’s right. The hijacker displays adware’s most infuriating characteristic. Shortly after it infiltrates your PC, it starts to flood you with pop-ups that show up every time you attempt to browse the web. And, since that will happen quite often, the ads’ continuous appearance will result in frequent system crashes and a slower computer performance. But that’s not all. The pop-ups the hijacker throws your way are immensely unreliable. So, if you click on even one, all you’ll have to show for it is more unwanted malware getting installed on your PC. And even that’s not even the worst part of having Search.StrtPoint.com. As was already mentioned, the tool jeopardizes your privacy as it spies on you. It keeps track of your browsing habits, catalogs your every move, and then sends the collected data to the unknown people with wicked agendas behind it. The question is, are you going to allow that to happen?
How to Remove Search.StrtPoint.com virus
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Search.StrtPoint.com 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 Search.StrtPoint.com 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 Search.StrtPoint.com from Add\Remove Programs
STEP 2: Clean Search.StrtPoint.com from Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer
STEP 3: Permanently Remove Search.StrtPoint.com leftovers from the System
STEP 1 : Uninstall Search.StrtPoint.com 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 Search.StrtPoint.com homepage from Chrome, Firefox and IE
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Open Google Chrome
- In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
- Remove the Search.StrtPoint.com by clicking on the little recycle bin
- Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind
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Open Mozilla Firefox
- Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
- Disable the unwanted Extension
- Go to Help
- Then Troubleshoot information
- Click on Reset Firefox
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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 Search.StrtPoint.com 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.