Best software/method to remove "browser highjack" virus/maleware?

xDiVolatilX

xDiVolatilX

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So my broswer is highjacked, not sure wtf is going on but I can't get it out. I ran "malware bytes" but it didn't do anything says 0 threats found yet my browser has a mind of its of going to random bullshit sites redirecting itself. Clearly something is in there. How can i clean it out? Windows 11 64bit. Thanks in advance.
 
GoldenTiger said:
Reinstall windows. Even if you think it's cleaned otherwise, it's a gamble and time sink to bother doing anything else.
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Thats what I was thinking. I can't believe Windows hasn't figured out how to defeat this by now. Mind boggling.
 
xDiVolatilX said:
You want to know where it is redirecting me? lol here https://ook.gg/ext?q=rick and morty season 7 wtf is this? I didn't search for rick and morty lmao

Every search I try to make on google for example, sends me to something completely unrelated and makes no sense.
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Check browser extensions, running programs in task manager, task scheduler and even Windows installed programs for anything fishy. Windows key + R - inetcpl.cpl then go to Connections - LAN settings and make sure the only thing checked is "Automatically detect settings". Try a scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

Ultimately, like GoldenTiger suggested you'll probably just want to reinstall Windows.
 
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