Search.strtpoint.com virus - How to remove

Search.strtpoint.com virus is a browser hijacker that can take over Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome without your knowledge and replace your homepage and default search provider. The main goal of this application is to promote various commercial websites and make money from clicks on sponsored links. It is strongly recommended to remove the Search.strtpoint.com virus with the help of a reputable antispyware program, for example, Spyhunter (Windows), Combo Cleaner (macOS), Malwarebytes, or others.

Search.strtpoint.com is a harmful infection and should be removed ASAP:

Type of threat	Adware, browser hijacker.
What Search.strtpoint.com does	Replaces your search engine, injects ads into web search results, installs more malware.
How it gets installed	Downloaded with fake updates, installed by infected free apps, downloaded by other malware.
Remove Search.strtpoint.com	Remove adware from your computer (Spyhunter for PC, Combo Cleaner for Mac, etc.), manually uninstall the extension.

About Search.strtpoint.com virus

Search.strtpoint.com is a new version of Installmac.com and is very similar to Friendlysocket.com. It redirects search queries to Genieo Yahoo Search. Yahoo is frequently misused by adware viruses, such as the infamous Genieo adware, which primarily targets macOS systems. This adware is notoriously difficult to get rid of.

Although the Search.strtpoint.com page looks like most search engines, it does not work the same way. Instead of helping you to find needed content, it seeks to advertise sponsored websites. The program will not allow you to browse normally but will try to redirect you and show you more ads. Search.strtpoint.com virus lists these pages in your search results despite them not matching your search query. It can display various ads with links to affiliate pages.

 

Another annoying thing about Search.strtpoint.com virus is that it may install additional programs, like adware, rootkits and other kinds of infections. Some of these programs may be related to tracking your browsing history, hijacking your traffic, stealing your private data, and spamming you with pop-up ads. That is another reason to remove the Search.strtpoint.com virus from your computer as soon as possible – to avoid it bringing in more infections.

Distribution Methods of Search.strtpoint.com virus

Search.strtpoint.com can be installed by adware bundlers:

• free programs downloaded from unreliable sites,
• fake software updates and installers.

To avoid this browser hijacker, pay more attention to your downloads and always go for a Custom installation mode. Although it takes longer than a Basic one, it usually allows you to see if there are any bundles coming together with the main download or if the program is making any other changes in your browser settings. Never allow adding any additional applications or making changes that you are not sure about. Be more cautious when browsing the Internet too. Never click on suspicious popups or visit unknown websites. This will help you to avoid a lot of unwanted programs too.

Also, scan new software installers with an antivirus program before you open them. These will warn you if they detect malware inside. Avoiding infection is certainly easier than removing it.

How to remove Search.strtpoint.com

To get rid of Search.strtpoint.com, scanning your computer with Spyhunter (Windows), Combo Cleaner (macOS), or another program would be helpful, as these programs can point out malicious files and even remove them for you, if you wish. Besides, some versions of the Search.strtpoint.com virus install software that blocks browser settings from changing, and that should be taken care of.

To remove the Search.strtpoint.com virus manually, Windows users should go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs list, and uninstall everything related to this domain from there. MacOS users should go to the Applications folder, as well as look for files related to Strtpoint in other folders. It is recommended to uninstall ALL programs added on the same date as problems first appeared.

Don’t forget to reset your browser settings, too. A more detailed plan on how to do it is provided below.

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Special instructions how to remove Search.strtpoint.com virus

How to remove strtpoint virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Search.strtpoint.com virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to strtpoint virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Search.strtpoint.com virus easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove strtpoint virus from macOS

Delete Search.strtpoint.com virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the strtpoint virus app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopHow To remove Search.strtpoint.com virus from Google Chrome:

• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
  
• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
  
• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
  
• Select Manage Search engines
  
• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
  
• Go back to settings. On Startup choose Open blank page (you can remove undesired pages from the set pages link too).
• If your homepage was changed, click on Chrome menu on the top right corner, select Settings. Select Open a specific page or set of pages and click on Set pages.
  
• Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Search.strtpoint.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on a Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on theReset browser settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How To remove Search.strtpoint.com virus from Firefox:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (Or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Search.strtpoint.com virus related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Options → General. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Restore to Default.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to strtpoint virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• ChooseTroubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on theReset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.

How to remove Search.strtpoint.com virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.

• Click on the three-dot menu on the browser toolbar and Select Settings

• Select Privacy and Services and scroll down. Press on Address bar.

• Choose Manage search engines.

• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list: open the three-dot menu and choose Remove.

• Go back to Settings. Open On start-up.
• Delete malicious search websites at Open specific page or pages by opening the three-dot menu and clicking Delete.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Search.strtpoint.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings

• Click on Edge's menu button and select Settings. Click on the Reset Settings button on the left.
• Press the Restore settings to their default values option.

• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Search.strtpoint.com virus from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall strtpoint virus and other suspicious extensions.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to Search.strtpoint.com virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari…
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.