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Win32/IstartSurf
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this unwanted software.
This browser modifier modifies your Internet browser settings without your permission.
Usually, this threat bypasses the normal prompts or dialogs that ask for your consent to modify your browser settings.
Find out more about how and why we identify unwanted software.
This program poses a high threat to your PC.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Windows Defender for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden threats.
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
