Introduction: How to Remove Dregol.com

Full tutorial that shows how to remove Dregol.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Watch Step-by-step Video Guide

Here is video guide on how to remove Dregol.com from all versions of Windows and browsers Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Remove XTab or Search Protect Program

To remove Dregol.com you need to remove XTab or Search Protect program that was installed along with this hijacker.

  1. Go to C:\Program Files\ or C:\Program Files(x86)\ (32 or 64-bit systems)
  2. Locate XTab or Search Protect folder and enter it.
  3. Find uninstall.exe file and run it.
  4. Wait until uninstall process will finish.

Step 3: Uninstall Dregol or Run_Dregol From Control Panel

Locate entry called Dregol or Run_Dregol with black and white icon in the list of installed programs and uninstall it.

  1. Click Start > Contol Panel > Programs and Features
  2. Find Dregol or Run_Dregol in the list and click Uninstall/Change
  3. Wait untill uninstall process finishes.

Step 4: Remove Dregol.com Leftovers Using Removal Tool

There are 2-3 programs that can detect and remove Dregol.com:

  1. SpyHunter 4 Malware Suite
  2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

  • Download one of antimalware products above
  • Run quick or full scan of your computer
  • Remove found threats

Step 5: Reset Browsers Settings

To reset browser search settings, use free Avast Browser Cleanup.

  1. Run Avast Browser Cleanup as administrator.
  2. Click on your browser tab on the left side.
  3. Remove all extensions with poor rating.
  4. Click Reset settings button.
  5. Do it for all installed browsers.