[Efficient Removal Guide] Remove iStartSurf.com Browser Hijacker Completely and Permanently

What Is iStartSurf.com?

iStartSurf.com is recognized as a malicious browser hijacker, which pretends to be a reliable search provider similar as other reputable and legitimate browsers such as Google, Firefox or Yahoo. As a matter of fact, it is an ad-associated website that creates tons of advertisements while you are surfing the Internet.

iStartSurf.com often comes into your computer via free downloads, corrupt websites, malicious pop-ups, spam email attachments, etc. You should mind your online activities and stay away from suspected links and pop-ups.

As the longer iStartSurf.com stays on your system the more troubles it may cause, it is better for you to get rid of iStartSurf.com immediately without hesitation.

How remove iStartSurf.com?

A. Efficient Manual Removal Guide

Step 1: Reset your browser homepage and clear your internet history records, internet temp files and cookies

Internet Explorer:
1) Open Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon, choose "Internet options", go to General tab, enter your favorite website address, click "Apply".

2) On General tab, click "Delete..." button going to the "Delete Browsing History" window, click "Delete". Click "OK" to close the Internet Options window.
3) Click "Start", find "Internet Explorer" and then right click on it, choose "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, click "OK".


Google Chrome:
1) Open Google Chrome, click on the icon menu (top right), select "Settings", and then go to On startup option, click "Set pages", delete the unwanted website address and then "OK".
2) Go to Appearance option, check "Show Home button", and then click "Change". On the pop-up window, delete the unwanted website address in Open this page option, click "OK", and then uncheck "Show Home button".
3) Go to History tab, click "Clear browsing date…" button. On the confirm window, click "Clear browsing date", and then close Chrome.
4) Click "Start", find "Google Chrome", right click on it, select "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, click "OK".

Mozilla Firefox:
1) Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the icon menu (top right) and select "Options". Go to General tab, click "Restore Default", and then click "OK".

2) Here select "History", click the "Clear Recent History…" button. On the pop-up window, click "Clear Now".
3) Click "Start", find "Mozilla Firefox", right click on it, and select "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, click "OK".

Step 2: Remove all the infection registry entries

Hit Win+R keys and then type "regedit" in Run box to search, and then click "OK" to enter Registry Editor

Delete them all:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page="http://<random>.com"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page Redirect="http://<random>.com"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{random name}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\"http://<random>.com"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\"http://<random>.com"
HKEY_CURRENT_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{random name}

Step 3: Restart your PC to make changes.

B. Efficient Automatic Removal Guide

Step 1: Download SpyHunter here, then double click on it to install.

Step 2: Open SpyHunter and click Scan Computer Now! to start scan your computer.

Step 3: When the SpyHunter scan is completed, you can see that it detects all threats including iStartSurf.com. Then click Fix Threats button to clean your computer.

Notice: Manual removal is risky and tough process requiring expertise. Not a single mistake is allowed. When you apply this method. please be careful in each step.