How to remove (almost) any browser adware or hijacker program from your browser

A web browser adware and hijacker program is any malicious program that modifies your browser search settings and your home (start) page with results of browser redirects to unknown pages or advertisements. The changes are made without user permission, usually when the user downloads and installs a free software into his computer. This happens because browser adware and hijacker programs are bundled inside the installation software that the user tries to install. For that reason the user must pay attention when installing a free software into his computer.

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Most times these types of malware programs can by easily removed from your computer by using the steps described bellow while others need special actions for their removal.

How to remove any browser hijacker from your computer.

Step 1: Remove the corresponding malware program from your control panel.

1. To do this, go to Start > Control Panel.

{Windows 8: Right click on the bottom left corner and select Control Panel }

{Windows XP: Start > Settings > Control Panel. }

2. Double click to open "Programs and Features" if you have Windows 8, 7 or Vista, or

"Add or Remove Programs" if you have Windows XP

3. In the program list, find and remove/Uninstall the application/s corresponding the malware program:

e.g. Online Weather, BrowserProtect, Bundled software uninstaller, Babylon Toolbar

Step 2: Clean your computer using "RogueKiller".

1. Download and save "RogueKiller" utility to your desktop.

Notice*: Download version x86 or X64 according to your operating system's version. To find your operating system's version, "Right Click" on your computer icon, choose "Properties" and look at "System Type" section.

2. Find "RogueKiller" on your desktop and double click to run it. When prescan is completed, press "Scan"button to perform a full scan.

3. When full scan is completed, press "Delete" to remove all malicious items found.

5. Restart your computer.

Step 3: Clean your internet browser from Adwares, Toolbars and Hjackers using "AdwCleaner".

1. Download and save "AdwCleaner" utility to your desktop.

2. Close all open programs and Double Click to open "AdwCleaner" from your desktop.

3. Press "Delete".

4. Press "OK" at "AdwCleaner – Information" window and press "OK" again to restart your computer.

5. When your computer restarts close "AdwCleaner" information (readme) window.

6. Now check if your browser settings are restored to its original. If yes, bypass the next step and proceed to Step 5.

Step 4. Restore your internet browser application settings.

Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Internet Explorer

How to remove any adware or hijacker program from Internet Explorer & restore browser settings.

1. Open Internet Explorer and then open "Internet Options".

To do this from IE's file menu, choose "Tools" > "Internet Options".

Notice*: In the latest versions of IE press the "Gear" icon  on the top right.

2. Click the "Advanced" tab.

3. Choose "Reset".

4. Check (to enable) the "Delete personal settings" box and choose "Reset".

5. After the resetting action is completed, press "Close" and then choose "OK" to exit Internet Explorer options.

6. Restart your browser.

7. Re-open Internet explorer and from IE's file menu, choose "Tools" > "Manage Add-ons".

8. Choose "Toolbars and Extensions" on the left pane and then check if malicious toolbars & extensions remain in your browser. If they do, then select all malicious entries -one by one-  (e.g. Yontoo  entries) and disable them by pressing the "Disable" button.

9. Next check for remain malicious search providers by clicking on "Search Providers" options at the left pane.

If malicious search providers exist then choose your preferred search provider (e.g. Bing) and  press "Set as default".

10. Then choose the malicious search provider (e.g. "yontoo Customized Web Search") and click "Remove".

9. Close all Internet explorer windows and proceed to Step 5.

Google Chrome

How to remove any adware or hijacker program from Google Chrome & restore browser settings.

1. Open Google Chrome and go to chrome menu  and choose "Settings".

2. Find the "On startup" section and choose "Set Pages".

3. Delete the malicious homepage (e.g. "Claro search") from startup pages by pressing the "X" symbol on the right.

4. Set your preferred startup page (e.g. http://www.google.com) and press "OK".

5. Find the "Show Home button" option and choose "Change".

6. Delete the  malicious search page entry (e.g. "Claro-search") from "Open this page" box and choose "OK".

7. Go to "Search" section and choose "Manage search engines".

8. Choose your preferred default search engine (e.g. Google search) and press "Make default".

9. Choose the malicious search engine (e.g. "Claro Search") and remove it by pressing the "X" symbol at the right.

Then choose "Done" to close "Search engines" window.

10. Choose "Extensions" from the left pane.

11. Remove the malicious extension (e.g.Snap.do) by pressing the "recycle bin" icon in that line. When the confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

12. Restart Google Chrome and proceed to Step 5.

Mozilla Firefox

How to remove any adware or hijacker program from Mozilla Firefox & restore browser settings.

1. First you must have enabled the Firefox's main "Menu Bar".

* Right Click, on the empty space at right of "Page Tab" and enable Firefox "Menu Bar".

2. From Firefox menu, go to "Help" > "Troubleshooting Information".

3. In "Troubleshooting Information" window, press "Reset Firefox" button to reset Firefox to its default state.

4. Press "Reset Firefox: again.

5. After the resetting job is completed, the Firefox restarts.

6. From Firefox menu, go to "Tools" > "Add-ons".

7. Choose "Extensions" on the left and then make sure that malicious extensions doesn't exist.*

* If malicious extension/s exist then select the corresponding malicious reference (e.g. "Yontoo 1.20.02") and choose "Remove".

8. Then choose "Plugins" options on the left and check for the presence of malicious plugins.

9. If malicious plugins exist then choose it (e.g."MindSpark Toolbar Platform Plugin…") and press the "Disable" button on that line.

9. Close all Firefox windows and proceed to the next Step.

Step 5. Clean your computer from remaining malicious threats.

Download and install MalwareBytes Antimalware to clean all the malicious threats remaining on your computer.*

*If you don't know how to install and use "MalwareBytes Anti-Malware", read these instructions.

Advice: To ensure your computer is clean and safe, perform a Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware full scan in windows "Safe mode".*

*To get into Windows Safe mode, press the "F8" key as your computer is booting up, before the appearance of the Windows logo. When the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" appears on your screen, use your keyboard arrows keys to move to the Safe Mode option and then press "ENTER".

Step 6. Clean unwanted files and entries.

Use "CCleaner" program and proceed to clean your system from temporary internet files and invalid registry entries.*

*If you don't how to install and use "CCleaner", read these instructions.

Step 7. Restart your computer for changes to take effect and perform a full scan with your antivirus program.

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Download, Flash, Root and Manually Install Android 4.1.2 CM10 Jelly Bean Update On AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 Smartphone comes with pre-installed AndroidOS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Firmware so if you're owner of AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 and running an old Android Firmware v.4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) than you can Download and Manually Install Latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM Update based on CyanogenMod 10 (CM10). Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is officially available for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 Smartphone, users just need to have ClockworkMod 10 (CM10) Recovery installed in order toInstall and Update Custom ROM Firmware from Old Android Firmware v.4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) to Latest Android v.4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) On Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747.

Android v.4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 will provide several new features, bugs fixes and performance boost in hardware and software to your Android device. In this post we will provide you Tutorial and Guideto Manually Install Android 4.1.2 CM10 Jelly Bean Update On AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 with easy steps and procedure. First you will need to take a Full Back-Up of your AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 Smartphone Data on your Laptops or PC's to avoid any conflict or damage in processing because we are not responsible for any damages, software and hardware loss occurs when implementing this tutorial and guide. So let’s begin the Tutorial and Guide to Download andManually Install Android 4.1.2 CM10 Jelly Bean Update On AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 Smartphone.

How to Download, Flash, Root and Install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean On Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 AT&T Smartphone:

• Before you start the procedure you need to fully charge your Samsung GalaxyS3 SGH-I747 battery and it should be 80-85% charged.
• You will also need to enable USB debugging mode which helps you to connect your Android phone via PC.
• Your phone should be factory unlocked. 
• Your phone should be rooted and have ClockworkMod Recovery installed. (If not, Click here).

Now Just follow our Tutorial and Guide to successfully Download, Flash, Root and Manually Install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean On AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 Smartphone.

Step 1: Download Android 4.1.2 CM10 Jelly Bean ROM and Google Apps forSamsung Galaxy SIII SGH-I747 to your computer.

Step 2: Connect and mount your AT&T Galaxy S3 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3: Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.1.2 ROM zip and Google Apps files to your SD card. Make sure the files are in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 4: Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5: Now to get in the Recovery Mode. Switch ON the phone while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together.

Step 6: In ClockworkMod recovery, perform a full data wipe first. Then scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the Power button to select it.

Step 7: Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.

Step 8: Now using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 4.1.2 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm theinstallation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the Google Apps zip file as well.

Step 9: After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu. The phone will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.Congratulations!! You have successfully installed Android 4.1.2 CM10 Jelly Bean Update On  AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747, for verification Go to Settings > About.

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If you have upgraded your Apple iDevices iOS Firmware from old iOS 5.1 to the latest iOS Firmware version iOS 5.1.1 and wondering of iOS 5.1.1 Jailbreak than you won't have to worried anymore. As we all know the new iOS 5.1.1 Firmware version have includes new updates, improvements and bug fixes so its obvious that everyone wants to try it on their Apple devices so if you are one of them than you can Unlock andJailbreak iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone 4, iPad, iPod 4G, iPhone 3GS & iPod 3G devices without any problem. A very well-known iPhone developer named MuscleNerd has confirmed that the current version of Redsn0w 0.9.10 b8b can Tethered JailbreakiOS 5.1.1 On iPhone 4, iPad, iPod 4G, iPhone 3GS & iPod 3G. Tethered Jailbreakof iOS 5.1.1 means that you will need to connect your iDevice to PC every time you reboot it.

So if you want to know what Tethered Jailbreak can do to Unlock and JailbreakiOS 5.1.1 and how it gives full access to your Apple Devices, read the following official statement of iPhone Dev-team to know more about Tethered Jailbreak method.

Tethered Jailbreaks require a computer connection to boot a jailbroken iOS device. The concept of a tethered jailbreak has been around a long time, but essentially it means this: every time your iPhone or iPod touch reboots or the battery dies, you have to connect (tether) your iOS device back to your computer so that the hardware can boot with the aid of thejailbreak application.

Now let’s start the Tutorial and Guidelines to Unlock and Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 foriPhone 4, iPad, iPod 4G, iPhone 3GS & iPod 3G.

Supportive devices for Redsn0w 0.9.10 b8b iOS 5.1.1 Semi UntetheredJailbreak:

• Apple iPhone 4
• Apple iPhone 3GS
• Apple iPad
• Apple iPod 4G Touch 
• Apple iPod 3G Touch

Download Requirements for Redsn0w 0.9.10 b8b iOS 5.1.1 Jailbreak:

• Download Redsn0w 0.9.10b8b for [ Windows ]
• Download Redsn0w 0.9.10b8b for [ Mac ]
• Download iOS 5.1 [ IPSW Firmware ]
• Download iOS 5.1.1 [ IPSW Firmware ]
• Download iTunes for Both [ Windows / Mac ]

How to Jailbreak and Unlock Apple iOS 5.1.1 Semi Untethered with Redsn0w 0.9.10 b8b?

Download the tool package provided above and then follow the following simple steps to Jailbreak and Unlock Apple iOS 5.1.1 running in iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4G, iPod 3G and iPad.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone / iPad / iPod touch with your PC via USB, and open iTunes then retire to iOS 5.1.1 if you did’t already installed it on your iDevice.

Step 2: Open Redsn0w > Extras > Select IPSW and point to iOS 5.1 ipsw (not iOS 5.1.1)

Step 3: Once it identifies iOS 5.1 build, make sure you have select Cydia then click Next.

Step 4: Redsn0w will install Cydia on your device.

Tethered Jailbreak: Once current Redsn0w jailbreak is still tethered jailbreak, you will be required to connect your iOS device with your computer and run Redsn0w again then choose “Extras” > “Just boot”

Boot Semi Tethered Jailbreak:

Meaning of Semi Untethered Jailbreak ?

The main issue of tethered jailbreak is that you need to connect your device to computer to use Redsn0w “Just Boot” tethered option every time your reboot your device. Semi-tethered jailbreak come specially to fix this issue, as it allows you reboot your device without connecting it with computer. So now you have untethered jailbreak on iOS 5. But the main issue is that 99% of jailbreak apps and tweaks won’t work at all. So what now ? Semi-tethered jailbreak is only a protection for you if your device reboots while you were away from your computer, but you will be able to use the most important functions of you iPhone until you get home and connect it with Redsn0w.

How to Unlock and Jailbreak iOS 5.1 Semi Untethered OniPhone 4, iPad, iPod 4G, iPhone 3GS & iPod 3G:

Step 1: Now, open Cydia > Manage > Sources.

Step 2: Tap on Edit > Add and insert the repository (http://thebigboss.org/semitether)

Step 3: Search for SemiTether and install it then reboot your device.

Step 4: Now Congratulations!!, you have protected your Apple devices and you will never stuck on Apple logo again and you have successfully Jailbreak iOS 5.1.1.

Video Tutorial to Unlock and Jailbreak Apple iOS 5.1.1 running in iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 3GS & iPod 3G and iPad with Redsn0w 0.9.10 b8b:

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