Search.mystartabsearch.com

Downloading freeware from the web may not be as simple as you think. Of course, it does not take much to click the download button, but if suddenly Search.mystartabsearch.com appears on your browser, you will definitely be taken by surprise. This search engine can be easily considered to be a browser hijacker because it modifies your browser settings without your permission. Or, if we were to be more precise: You agree to the changes, but you are not aware of it. Regardless, it is no reason to tolerate the intruder. You have to remove Search.mystartabsearch.com at once because browser hijackers can easily lead to serious infections.

Luckily, this application is not something extremely dangerous. In fact, we have seen similar programs before, and we know that Search.mystartabsearch.com is practically identical to Search.realcoolmoviessearch.com, Search.searchinsocial.com, Search.emaildefendsearch.com, and other search engines that come with new tab settings. Technically, the new tab is the main ingredient in this concoction, and the search engine offers just an auxiliary function. Yet, it is the browser hijacker that startles users because it is the most explicit component of this product, and it can be easily seen on your browser. Thus, it is also the first element you need to fight.

According to the official website at mystartab.com, this extension is a must-have for media and social users. If you install this application, you will be able to “turn your browser into social & media center.” Supposedly, the program allows you “update your to-do list instantly,” and you “may use your own images as the browser wallpapers.” In other words, this program is supposed to help you customize your browser and improve your overall web browsing experience. However, we seriously doubt this application can really do it. The way we see it, there is a far better chance it could seriously jeopardize your system’s security.

We should also cover the other method of distribution that is far more common than the program delivery via the official website. After all, what are the chances that you would stumble upon the official page for this application? The truth is that such programs employ software bundling to get distributed across the web. It means that there are third-party installers out there that bundle several programs in one package. When you launch the installation wizard of such a package, you simultaneously install several applications on your PC. You may or may not be aware of the fact, so it is extremely important that you carefully read all the installation steps on multiple occasions. If you are not careful, you could end up with Search.mystartabsearch.com on your browser.

This browser hijacker is compatible with Firefox and Chrome. Once the program is installed on your PC, the next time you open your default browser, the default homepage will be set to Search.mystartabsearch.com. Now, it may look as though this search engine can really help you with your web search, but you have to realize that every single query entered into the search box will be recorded and documented. Such applications employ tracking cookies to collect data about your web browsing habits.

This data is necessary for online advertising. Search.mystartabsearch.com obviously depends on third-party ads to support itself, so it needs to know your likes and preferences. When it knows that, it can generate custom commercial content that you would be more likely to click. Of course, we would strongly discourage you to click anything displayed by unfamiliar third parties. Unknown content might as well redirect you to dangerous sites, and it would not be surprising if eventually you were infected with malware.

The best way out of this situation is removing Search.mystartabsearch.com for good. We have prepared manual removal instructions you can use to get rid of this annoying application. Of course, manual removal may not be enough to ensure that your system is safe and protected. For that, you ought to invest in a legitimate antispyware tool. A computer security tool of your choice will delete any remaining unfamiliar files and programs, and it will safeguard your PC against other potential threats. It is always a good idea to rely on professionals, and yet you should not forget that your web browsing habits are also important in keeping your computer safe.

How to Remove Search.mystartabsearch.com

Firefox

1. Press Win+R and the Run prompt will open.
2. Type %AppData% and click OK.
3. Go to Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Unique User ID]\extensions.
4. Delete the MyStartab-the-extension1@mozilla.com.xpi file.

Chrome

1. Press Win+R and type %LOCALAPPDATA% into the Open box.
2. Click OK and go to Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions.
3. Delete the bjgfhooffijefjbmngideflbbjnadcnl file.