Remove HoistSearch.com virus - Here's how

If you have caught the HoistSearch.com virus, you should immediately remove it from your browser. Our instructions show you the individual steps.

Step 1: remove HoistSearch.com virus

HoistSearch.com is relatively harmless adware. The tool nests in your browser and changes the start page and the search engine. Other effects on your system are possible, but are not yet known.

• Uninstall HoistSearch: Open Control Panel and sort the list of installed programs by the date of installation. Remove the entry "HoistSearch" as well as all other unknown additions. You can find detailed instructions in the practical tip Uninstalling Windows programs.
• AdwCleaner: With the free AdwCleaner you can also remove the last remains of HoistSearch. The tool scans both your system and the browser.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: A virus rarely comes alone. If you want to be on the safe side, you can also perform a check with this extremely reliable virus scanner.

Step 2: Remove HoistSearch.com from the browser

At best, HoistSearch.com has completely disappeared from your system. If you continue to notice effects in your browser, reset your browser completely for security reasons:

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