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It is generally impossible to modify or undo these settings, unless the browser hijacker is uninstalled.

Typically, browser hijackers change settings such as default search engine, homepage, and new tab URL, however, they might also change other settings. Although is a legitimate search engine, not all people prefer to use it. If is assigned as the default search engine/homepage, and you start encountering unwanted redirects to, the web browser is probably hijacked by a browser hijacker. In any case, all browser hijacker software should be uninstalled immediately. These programs often gather details relating to users' browsing habits/activities. Browsers generally have this behavior when they have been hijacked by browser hijackers.Ī browser hijacker is a form of unwanted software (a potentially unwanted application or 'PUA') that modifies browser settings. In many cases, browsers open fake or legitimate search engines, or various dubious websites when the user opens a new window, tab, or attempts to search via the URL bar.