Hotsearchresults.com Removal Guide

Hotsearchresults.com is the kind of “enemy” you do not want to keep close; as a matter of fact, you should not keep it at all if you find it on your computer. This search engine can sneak onto your computer and change your browser settings without your knowledge. For this illegal skill we have dubbed it a browser hijacker. This is a totally unreliable search engine that may pose a threat to your virtual security since it can expose you to questionable third-party content. But not only that; this hijacker may also arrive with a number of other malware programs that may cause even more problems and increase the vulnerability of your Windows operating system. If you do not want to risk being scammed by cyber criminals, you should remove Hotsearchresults.com right now.

We have found this hijacker in free software packages packed with other malware infections. This simply means that if you have Hotsearchresults.com in your browsers as your new home page, there is a good chance that you will find several more malware apps as well. Have you been annoyed by third-party ads, such as pop-ups, coupons, and banners lately? That may be a sign of an adware program present, for example. It is most likely that this search engine is only a part of your security issues. Therefore, deleting Hotsearchresults.com will not solve your problem. It is also important that you run a malware scanner – you can use a free online scanner – to determine how many other threats may be there on your computer. Until you “kill ‘em all,” you will not be fully secure using your PC.

You can download such infected software bundles mainly from unreliable websites that host freeware or torrents. These sites usually display a number of third-party banner ads and pop-up ads as well. Clicking on these would be a big mistake since you can easily infect your computer with a couple of malware programs. This is exactly how inexperienced computer users let such threats onto their PCs. And that is why you should be extra careful when it comes to choosing websites to download software from. Try to stay away from unfamiliar and questionable sites to protect your computer.

The worst thing about Hotsearchresults.com is that you cannot trust it at all. We do not advise you to use it for searching the web because the results it displays can be manipulated to include potentially unreliable third-party sponsored links. If you click on an infected link, you may find yourself on an unsafe website. More infections and less money on your bank account are two possibilities that might happen after landing on a malicious site. Therefore, you should delete Hotsearchresults.com before it is too late.

If you are ready to tackle this intrusive infection manually, simply change the URL of the home page settings in your browsers. If you do not know how to do that, please follow our instructions below. Keep in mind that you need to keep all your programs and drivers updated in order to lower the risk of getting exploited by cyber criminals. However, even that may not be enough as malware infections get more and more sophisticated. The best solution is to install a reputable antimalware program to safeguard your computer.

How to remove Hotsearchresults.com from browsers

Internet Explorer

1. Tap Alt+T and go to Internet options.
2. On the General tab, press Use default.
3. Click OK.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Tap Alt+T and select Options.
2. Choose General in the left panel.
3. Click Restore to Default.

Google Chrome

1. Tap Alt+F and choose Settings.
2. Under On Startup section, click Open a specific page or set of pages and click Set pages.
3. Set a new home page URL.
4. Press OK.