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How Do You Remove Browser Hijackers Free?

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How Do You Remove Browser Hijackers Free?

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Browser hijackers are malicious software programs that affect how your web browser works. Normally, when you open your browser, you’re taken directly to the home page of your choice. But if your computer is infected with a browser hijacker, your browser will open a different website–one that’s chosen by the person who created the malware. Unfortunately, browser hijackers are built to be difficult to remove. If you don’t have the tools, you won’t be able to get them off your infected computer; the hijacker won’t let you visit the sites you choose. Turn off Windows System Restore. In Windows XP, this can be done by right-clicking “My Computer” and selecting “Properties”. Click on the “System Restore” tab and place a check in the box next to “Turn off System Restore on all drives”. Click “OK”. In Vista, you will need to right-click on the “Computer” icon and choose “Properties”. Next, click on the “System Protection” link. You will now see a screen with the different disks on your comput

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