
In this case just use Avast Browser Cleanup – go to your browser tab and click Reset Settings button.

But usually hijacked settings remain unchanged. Antimalware or antivirus can eliminate core files, folders, registry keys of such threats. This is extremely useful after some toolbar or hijacker infection. Most helpful feature in Avast Browser Cleanup, to my mind, is ability to “gently” reset your browsers settings. Reset homepage and search provider settings in your browsers

The best among such scanners are SpyHunter 5 and Malwarebytes AntiMalware. However, I recommend you to scan your PC quality antimalware scanner before using Avast Browser Cleanup as it is just additional utility without database of threats. This is extremely helpful when standard Uninstall a program feature in Windows haven’t removed it. After you choose the option it will remove extension from all browser and cleanup leftovers. All you need to do is to click Remove all add-ons button and program will ask you to set default homepage and search provider. In given example program detected adware extension called Deals Plugin – and it was installed in all 3 main browsers on tested PC. Main feature of Avast Browser Cleanup is ability to detect unwanted extensions installed in your browsers and remove them in couple of clicks without having to deal with various browser settings. Remove unwanted add-ons from your browsers This program is extremely helpful when removing browser adware and browser hijackers as it can remove browser extensions in 3 browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer) and safely reset homepage and search settings (without loosing your passwords and filled forms).

I think it is undeservedly underrated by many experienced users. Avast Browser Cleanup utility is free tool from Avast that is actually available for all owners of Avast Antivirus or Internet Security and can be downloaded for free by everyone.
