Browser homepage (chrome) hijacked during install


  1. AaLF
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    Microsoft Windows 7 HomePremium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Browser homepage (chrome) hijacked during install


    Been a long time. forgotten how to fix.

    during install a 3rd party homepage snuck passed me.

    How do I restore google as home page plz.
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  3. pcunite
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    In the URL bar enter chrome://settings/startup
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  4. AaLF
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    Microsoft Windows 7 HomePremium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Its tuffer than that. That has no effect. The is called Qone8. Settings says I'm right to go with my regular google page but this qone8 wins the tussle.
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  6. ThrashZone
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    HI you can see if this helps,
    Search for "qone8.com" - MalwareTips.com
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  7. A Guy
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    Also

    https://forums.malwarebytes.org/inde...owtopic=136288

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