Start.alawar.com Removal Guide

Start.alawar.com is a malicious browser hijacker that has been discovered by our research team to be roaming the web lately. Unfortunately, our reports show that quite a few users have their system infected with this Internet-based infection. This is mostly due to the lack of information that they receive regarding virtual security. If you are one of those users, do not hesitate to remove it as soon as possible. While at first look the provided search engine and homepage might seem quite useful you must know that they are in fact useless and will only make browsing the web a bothersome task, to say the least. We have created a comprehensive removal guide that is easy to use and will help you delete Start.alawar.com in no time. Read the rest of this article and find out how this hijacker functions and how you can safeguard your PC from it.

As soon as Start.alawar.com gains access to your operating system it will trigger a change of your default browser settings without notifying you. The hijacker will alter you default homepage and search engine. This invasive activity will make your online experience much worse than you think. You will not be able to use the desired homepage as a starting point of your browsing session. Additionally you will not be able to use the default search engine as you will be forced the new one inserted by Start.alawar.com. This activity, unfortunately, might turn out not to be only annoying since the search results could provide links implemented with redirect links. This is obvious a dangerous instance as you could be taken to various third-party websites. For example, you could be redirected to a fake online shop that was crafted by cyber criminals for on objective only – to steal your credit card data. In other cases, you could be redirected to websites that could be promoting malicious software, making your PC susceptible to dubious programs right away. Start.alawar.com obviously imposes major virtual security risk that could have devastating outcomes. If you do not want to face, such consequences make sure to delete Start.alawar.com from your PC as soon as possible.

To reduce the risk of getting your PC infected with Start.alawar.com or any other dubious or malicious application, you must practice safe browsing habits. Since it is widely known that Start.alawar.com and other Internet-based infections are usually spread via software bundles, which are generally obtained from third-party download websites it is quite natural that you are advised to stay away from such sites at all times. Additionally make sure not to skip any steps while installing any program as you could miss an opportunity to cancel the installation of an unwanted application. Even though safe browsing habits significantly reduce the risk of getting your PC infected, the best way to safeguard your PC is by installing a reliable antimalware tool.

The removal of Start.alawar.com should be your utmost priority as it is the only way to restore the virtual security of your PC. Make sure to pay as much attention as possible while conducting manual removal since a single mistake could result in an incompletely removed infection. If you wish to avoid such instance, make sure to scan your PC with a professional antimalware tool after you have conducted the manual removal.

How to remove Start.alawar.com from your PC

Remove Start.alawar.com from Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Click the Windows button.
   
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click the Uninstall a program option.
4. Select the unwanted application and click Uninstall.

Remove Start.alawar.com from Windows XP

1. Click Start and then select Control Panel.
2. Click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Right-click the unwanted application.
4. Click Remove.

Remove Start.alawar.com from Windows 8

1. Move the mouse pointer to the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Right-click and then select Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Double-click Start.alawar.com.
5. Click Uninstall.