How to Remove Mystartsearch.com

Tutorial that shows how to remove Mystartsearch.com search from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Video guide.

Step 1: Watch Step-by-step Video Guide.

Watch this video tutorial that shows how to remove Mystartsearch.com from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer in all versions of Windows.

Step 2: Remove XTab or Search Protect Module

Mystartsearch.com is protected from removal by XTab or Search protect program that was installed along with this malware. You need to remove it first, to be able to get rid of 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 Mystartsearch.com From Control Panel

Sort installed programs by date. Locate entry called mystartsearch uninstall with black and white icon in the list of installed programs and uninstall it. See the picture above.

1. Click Start > Contol Panel > Programs and Features
2. Find mystartsearch uninstall in the list and click Uninstall/Change
3. Enter Captcha and click Continue
4. Wait untill uninstall process finishes.

Step 4: Remove Mystartsearch.com Leftovers With Removal Tool

There are 2-3 antimalware programs that can detect and remove Mystartsearch.com hijacker:

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 in a few clicks, use Avast Browser Cleanup - free utility from Avast.

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.