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Homepage Hijacker Description:

Homepage Hijacker is a form of System Modification Spyware Software that is created to change the default homepage of Internet Explorer to something undesired and does not allow the user to set the homepage. Homepage Hijackers often make modifications in your registry or HOSTS files so you cannot change your homepage back to the original one, or that every time you open a new browser window your home page reverts back to the hijacked one. Moreover, Homepage Hijackers automatically change the default search engine of the internet web browser; therefore, any search entered in the address bar will redirect the URL to a spyware site. Homepage Hijackers cause extremely slow internet speed because your website requests and surfing habits are being monitored by some unknown third party.

Is your PC infected with Homepage Hijacker?

Check for these Homepage Hijacker symptoms on your PC or download SpyHunter's parasite scanner to check for Homepage Hijacker.

	Slow PC performance. Having even as few as one or two types of Homepage Hijacker can clog your bandwidth causing sluggish computer performance. Because types of Homepage Hijacker secretly operate in the background, you won't be able to easily detect them. Noticeable problems like computer taking long periods to turn on or a slow Internet connection - are signs that your computer may have Homepage Hijacker.
	New desktop shortcuts or homepage. Homepage Hijacker may add new desktop shortcuts or even change your settings to redirect your default homepage to point to another site. If you want your computer to be spyware-free, you must remove all traces of Homepage Hijacker.
	Bombarded with annoying popups. Homepage Hijacker may bombard your computer with popup ads. Homepage Hijacker may prevent regular Internet activity and even track your surfing habits as well as your personal information. Remove Homepage Hijacker immediately because the more traces of Homepage Hijacker you have the more popups you'll see on your computer.

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Homepage Hijacker Tips and other Homepage Hijacker information

Spyware continues to infect 90% of computers connected to the Internet. Spyware can control or monitor your computer's activities with out your permission. How do I ensure that my computer is protected against Spyware? The best advice is to follow these spyware tips to prevent, detect and remove spyware before it damages your computer.

Tip #1: Use a good anti-spyware program to constantly check for spyware. Nowadays, using an anti-spyware program is an absolute must. Once your computer is infected with spyware, it can put your privacy and personal information at risk by tracking your internet activity, stealing your passwords and credit card details, displaying annoying popups, and altering important system files. To avoid such risk, you can automatically detect and remove spyware with an anti-spyware software or a spyware scanner.

Tip #2: Know what spyware is so you're able to easily detect spyware's malicious behavior. Spyware can install on your computer without your knowledge. Your computer's security can be at risk unless you are able to recognize, avoid and delete spyware.

Tip #3: Keep a constant check on the speed of your PC. A slow bandwidth can be a sign of unwanted software using your internet connection to execute harmful tasks. Take a free internet speed test to accurately measure bandwidth and works as a DSL speed test and Cable Modem Speed test to help you find any troubleshoot and bandwidth issues. If the speed test shows that your computer's speed is sluggish, you've probably been hit with spyware and should run a system check for spyware.

Tip #4: Update your definitions as frequently as possible. Anti-spyware definitions you be updated on a daily-basis if not at least weekly. Spyware is constantly releasing new harmful files that can infect your computer at any time.

Tip #5: Remove all unwanted applications from the 'Start Up' and 'Add/Remove Application' Menus. Learn how to delete unwanted software from Windows Add/Remove program so you can periodically remove anything that may have been missed and remove anything that you do not recognize or need.