Remove Home24.net - Here's how
If you are greeted with the homepage "Homepage24.net" in your browser, you should remove it immediately. We'll show you how it's done.
Step 1: Uninstall Homepage24.net
This is not just a simple change to the homepage. The change is caused by adware, which is relatively harmless. However, it has no business on your computer.
- Open the Control Panel and select "Uninstall a program" under "Programs".
- Click on "Installed on" above the list so that the programs are arranged according to the installation date.
- Check out all the programs that have been installed in the past few days.
- Select suspicious entries and click the "Uninstall" button at the top.
- Note: If you cannot assess the need for programs, simply do a short Google search with the name.
Step 2: Remove Homepage24.net from browsers and Windows
- AdwCleaner: The free AdwCleaner usually does the rest for you. Start the tool without installation, run the short scan and then remove all the finds.
- Browser shortcuts: The adware can also be hidden in the shortcuts of your browser. The test only takes a few seconds.
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: If adware has made it onto your computer, other malware can also be found on your system. A virus scan is not absolutely necessary, but it cannot hurt either.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to check individual files online for viruses.