Malware Issues
Istart websearches removal & other malware
Good Rule of thumb with installs & other: The only thing that is free is cheese in a mouse trap!
A few months ago, I was asked to remove Istart.websearches amongst other malware on a client’s laptop. Istart-websearches had taken over his browser (Google Chrome). Dealing with malware is a major issue. As a result, I wrote the following instructions. These instructions are useful for individuals and can be useful as a lab for A+ software students or a networking class.
For specific step-by-step-instructions to get rid of Istart.websearches, I will refer to the following link I found: Istart websearches removal. I followed these excellent step-by-step instructions and successfully removed this malware.
Webbsearches is an example of malware software which cannot be removed in the traditional manner using the Control Panel>Programs>Uninstall a Program. Instead, you can install a different program, Revo Uninstaller, a more robust 3rd party utility, in case a program can’t be removed through Windows Control Panel.
(Direct link: Revo uninstaller).
Malware tends to hide itself inside the browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla, etc.)
It is important to be very careful with downloading software and freeware. Even with legitimate applications, such as (or particularly) Adobe Reader, be very careful: frequently malware is attached and unintentionally downloaded and installed by the user together with the legitimate software. This also happens when using search engines such as Ask.com.
Solutions to deal with and prevent malware:
download : Security Instructions and maintenance pdf
