How to Remove Awesomehp

Awesomehp is a malicious program that can hijack your browser, changing your homepage and search engine to its own website. This type of threat often sneaks onto your computer bundled with other free programs and leads to annoying pop-up ads, redirects, and can slow down your system. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to completely remove Awesomehp from your computer and regain control over your browser.

Step 1: Uninstall Suspicious Programs via Control Panel

1. Open the Control Panel and go to Programs and Features.
2. Look for any programs you didn't install yourself or any that appear suspicious (e.g., strange names or icons).
3. Uninstall all suspicious programs you find.

Step 2: Clear Browsers of Awesomehp Extensions and Settings

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and go to Settings (click on the three dots in the top-right corner).
2. Scroll down and select Reset Settings.
3. Go to Extensions and remove any unfamiliar add-ons.

For Mozilla Firefox:

1. Go to the Menu → Settings.
2. In the Update Default Settings section, reset your browser settings.
3. Go to Add-ons and remove any unknown or suspicious extensions.

For Microsoft Edge:

1. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
2. Select Reset Browser Settings.
3. Go to Extensions and remove any unwanted ones.

Step 3: Scan Files and Registry with an Antivirus

1. Run a scan with an antivirus program (such as Malwarebytes or Avast) to detect and remove any remaining malicious files.
2. If you're an advanced user, you can manually check the system registry. Press Win + R, type regedit, and delete any entries related to Awesomehp.

Step 4: Reset Homepage and Default Search Settings

1. Open your browser settings and go to Search.
2. Ensure that your preferred search engine (like Google or Bing) is set as default.
3. Reset your homepage to your preferred site or the browser's default page.