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How do I remove the browser hijacker istart123?

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I updated to Mozilla Firefox 35.0.1 (x86 en-US) on Jan. 27, 2015 after which a browser hijacker called istart123 infected my computer. Did this pup come with your update? I have tried removing it through the uninstall option in my Windows 8, and using the search option and endeavoring to delete it once the files were identified, as well as following various directions for removing addons to your browser and I have tried using Malewarebytes to remove it- nothing works. I am currently following numerous directions supplied via an internet search and I'm am trying another anti malware program. I also followed all the directions from my anti virus program Webroot- so far nothing works. Any suggestions?

I updated to Mozilla Firefox 35.0.1 (x86 en-US) on Jan. 27, 2015 after which a browser hijacker called istart123 infected my computer. Did this pup come with your update? I have tried removing it through the uninstall option in my Windows 8, and using the search option and endeavoring to delete it once the files were identified, as well as following various directions for removing addons to your browser and I have tried using Malewarebytes to remove it- nothing works. I am currently following numerous directions supplied via an internet search and I'm am trying another anti malware program. I also followed all the directions from my anti virus program Webroot- so far nothing works. Any suggestions?

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Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Shockwave Flash 15.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 11.9 r900 Shockwave Flash 14.0 r0 Shockwave Flash 16.0 r0

Having more than one version of a program may cause issues.

Grab the uninstaller from here: Uninstall Flash Player | Windows

Security Issue: Update your Flash Player v16.0.0.305
https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html

Shockwave Director v12.1.6.156 http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

Modified by James

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Did a web search for you;

http://www.bing.com/search?q=remove+istart123

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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