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IStart123 Hijacker

IStart123 is an rogue search engine domain belongs to web browser redirect virus that steals Internet traffic via hijacking people’s browsers such as IE, Chrome and Firefox. After IStart123 infects your PC, it insert codes on your browser silently, then every time you open browser, click links on webpage or try to do searching on Google, you will be randomly redirected to IStart123 and other unwanted third party websites. Moreover, some malicious add-ons or toolbars will be installed on your browser as well due to invading of IStart123 virus, and you will be bombarded by tons of ads.


IStart123 may bring other infections to your PC if you not remove it timely, for example, spyware associated with IStart123 hijacker could insert codes on your web browser to collect your browser data and steal your personal information silently. To avoid further damage, it’s best to take manual removal solution to get rid of it as early as possible. IStart123 is able to deeply root in your system without restriction from your firewall or antispyware, and it can keep coming back your system even if you reset your web browser settings and reinstall web browser many times. To cope with stubborn virus like IStart123, manual removal is the most effective way. If your antivirus program failed to remove IStart123 virus, please follow the quick manual removal steps below to remove the nasty hijacker completely. If have you have trouble to complete the procedure, please contact MiTechMate Online Expert to help you.

System problems associated with infiltration of iStart123

Personal information leakage

Infiltration of more computer threats

Slow and sluggish system running

Homepage and search engine redirecting

Malfunction of programs

System crashing such as BOSD

Missing of personal files

Occurrence of unusual system errors

Get Rid of IStart123 step by step now

(Please carefully read the notes before you start to remove any file :This guide is based on the first version of IStart123, but this infection keeps adding its features and updating its codes, files and locations, thus you may not be able to find out all its related files listed below. It requires expert skills and experience to identify all the files of IStart123 infection, if you are not familiar with it, do not risk to delete any file by yourself, since you may disable your PC for deleting wrong files which are crucial for your system. This guide is just for reference, we do not promise it will work for all the victims of different PCs in varied situations and conditions. Any problem and consequence incurred by your mistake should be borne by yourself.)

Step 1: Uninstall iStart123 associated programs or suspicious program from Control Panel:
(Free software installed on or close to the date that the virus appeared)


Windows 8 users

 1. Press Windows key and I key together on your keyboard to open the Settings Charm Bar:

 


 2. Click Control Panel on Settings Charm Bar and then click Uninstall a program in Control Panel:

 





 3. Find out and Uninstall associated programs from the Programs and Features list:  



  Windows Vista and 7 users 1. Click Start button and then click Control Panel on the Start Menu:

 


2. Click Uninstall a program in Control Panel:


 3. Find out and Uninstall associated programs from the Programs and Features list:



  Windows XP users 1. Click Start button >> click Settings on Start Menu >> Click Control Panel  



 2. Click Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel and remove associated programs:




 Step2: Show all hidden files: On Windows XP

• Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
• Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.
• Click on the Control Panel menu option.
• When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link.
• Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
• Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
• Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

On Windows 7 / Vista

• Click and open Libraries
• Under the Folder Options category of Tools , click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
• Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
• Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

  On Windows 8 /8.1

• Click on Windows Explorer ;
• Click on View tab;
• Check the "Hidden Items" box

Step3:Eliminate IStart123 Virus associated files

%Windir%\System32\[Random].dll
%Systemroot%\System32\[Random].dll
C:\Windows\Temp\[Random].tmp 
%Windir%\Temp\[Random].tmp

Step 4: Remove suspicious add-on, toolbar and extension from IE, Firefox and Chrome.


  Internet Explorer (IE)


• Open Internet Explorer, click on the "gear icon" at the top right corner, then click on "Manager add-ons".

• At the tab of “Toolbars and Extensions”, right click on unknown and suspicious extensions like Solid Savings, and click on “Disable” to uninstall the malicious add-ons.

  * Mozilla Firefox


• Click the "Tools" at the top of the Firefox window and Select Add-on

• At the tab of “Extensions”, click on the “Remove” to uninstall unknown and suspicious extensions like Speed Analysis, BrowserProtect,and Webcake.

  * Google Chrome

• Click to the Menu button on top right corner of Chrome >> select "Tools" and click "Extensions";

• At the tab of "Extensions", click on the Recycle Bin to uninstall unknown and suspicious extensions like Lucky Leap, Webcake and Searchnu.

Step 5: Terminate these Registry Entries created by IStart123. Method 1 (Available on Windows XP, Windows 7 /Vista, and Windows 8 /8.1):

• Call out “Run” box by pressing “Windows” key + “R” key on your keyboard;
• Type "Regedit" into the Run box and click OK to open Registry Editor

 



  Method 2 (Available on Windows 7/ Vista):

• Click on Start button to open Start Menu
• Type "Regedit" into the search box and click on Regedit to open Registry Editor

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “CheckExeSignatures” = ‘no’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run: [avsdsvc] %CommonAppData%\ifdstore\security_defender.exe /min
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Security Pro Virus\UninstallString “%AppData%[RANDOM CHARACTERS][RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” –u
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main “Use FormSuggest” = ‘yes’
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Installer\Products\random

Video Guide about How to Remove Registry Entries of Browser Hijacker

Could I manually remove IStart123.net virus by myself if I am not a PC savvy?

No. The process of manually removing IStart123 Virus is highly risky. You have to assure that you are equipped with expert-level knowledge and skills on PC before you do anything on the infected system. If you are not experienced enough on manually removing a virus, please get MiTechMate Computer Experts to help you

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