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I can't remove istartsurf.

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mipen
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I have tried every possible method, but it just won't move. What if I uninstall Firefox, and reinstall?

I have tried every possible method, but it just won't move. What if I uninstall Firefox, and reinstall?

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Chances are you won't get everything by just uninstalling Firefox. The original "program" that carried that garbage onto your PC needs to be completely removed, or it may just re-infect you all over again. See this - http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-istartsurf-virus/

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the-edmeister
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Chances are you won't get everything by just uninstalling Firefox. The original "program" that carried that garbage onto your PC needs to be completely removed, or it may just re-infect you all over again. See this - http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-istartsurf-virus/

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mipen said

I have tried every possible method, but it just won't move. What if I uninstall Firefox, and reinstall?

After I did the process with the three browsers, istartsurf disappeared. I downloaded and ran Adw cleaner, and Malwarebytes. Only problem when I tried to statr Firefox, it crashed. Everything OK now, thanks,

Regards, M.C.