Browser infected with Delta-Homes - so you can remove the malware

If you have caught the malware from Delta-Homes, you should immediately remove it from your browser. We'll show you how it's done.

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Step 1: remove Delta-Homes from Windows

Delta-Homes usually gets onto your computer unnoticed when other software is installed. Not only will your home page be changed, but also the standard search engine.

• Uninstall Delta-Homes: Open the Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the installation date. Remove the entry "Delta Homes" as well as all other dubious new additions. You can find step-by-step instructions in the practical tip "Uninstall Windows programs".
• AdwCleaner: Start the free tool and run the short scan. Then remove any remains of Delta Homes found.
• Clean up shortcuts: If your homepage remains changed, you have to clean the browser shortcuts manually.

Step 2: remove Delta-Homes from the browser

If Delta-Homes is still in your browser, usually only the complete reset will help. Follow the instructions below for the installed browsers that you are not currently using.

• Reset Google Chrome
• Reset Mozilla Firefox
• Reset Internet Explorer
• Reset Opera
• Reset Safari

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to check individual files online for viruses.