How to remove Web Start redirect from infected system

Browser hijacked by Web Start redirect: Is there any solution?

According to expert, it is described as improved internet search engine that has been designed by hackers in order to enhance user’s web browsing experience by generating improved search results. At the first inspection, this site seem legit and useful but whenever you use this site to search anything, you did not get unique results as well as also redirect you to harmful websites. However, it is promoted by using deceptive software installation setups that is capable to hijack internet browser and modify various options without having your knowledge. Further, this rogue site is designed to gather information related to users browsing activity.

Moreover, Web Start redirect is capable to infiltrate all well known browsers like Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE, Safari as well as assigns its default settings like homepage, default search engine and new tab URL in order to promote web-start-org. Thus, users are unable to reset those changes until they remove installed browser hijackers. Further, helper objects and Web Start redirect are continually record various data related to internet browsing activity. The collected data might include websites visited, IP addresses, search queries and geo-locations as well as also collect personal details.

Developer’s share all those details with cooperating third party companies who often misuse the information to generate income which might lead to serious privacy issues. Thus, if you encounter redirects to web-start-org then uninstall all suspicious apps and browser add-ons immediately. Moreover, we strongly advise not to visit this or any other similar sites again.

Short description

Name: Web Start redirect

Type: Adware, Browser hijacker, Redirect, Malicious domain

Symptoms: visibility of pages are not clear, degrade internet browsing speed, unwanted browser extensions, add-ons and changed homepage and new tab page of your browser.

Distribution: fake software updates, software installers, harmful links, corrupted websites etc.

Damage: internet browser tracking (possibly privacy issues), financial loss and slow down PC performance

Removal: You are advised to follow the removal instructions which have been described below in step by step manner to remove Web Start redirect.

How did Web Start redirect intrude on my PC?

To promote Web Start redirect, developer use deceptive marketing method called bundling which is the silent installation of unwanted apps that take place together with malicious software. They hide details regarding modification of browser options within custom or advanced as well as other similar settings. Thus, many users skip these sections and inadvertently grant setups permission to modify various options. This careless behavior of people cause inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs as well as serious privacy issues.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent infiltration of unnecessary programs, you are advised to be very cautious while installing software. Avoid using untrustworthy download channels like unofficial pages, free file hosting sites and other similar channels. To download programs, always use official websites and direct links. While installing, always pay close attention, read privacy policy and terms and agreements carefully. Don’t skip custom or advance options and opt out for all unwanted apps. Never allow set-ups to modify irrelevant to installation. Further, here given below are some more removal instructions that will help you to remove Web Start redirect completely and safely from the computer.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Web Start redirect:

Remove the related items of Web Start redirect using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Web Start redirect issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Web Start redirect) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Web Start redirect removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Web Start redirect still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Web Start redirect plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Web Start redirect removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Web Start redirect (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.