The post will assist you in getting rid of NoteHomepage in full. Follow the browser hijacker removal guidelines provided at the end of the article.
NoteHomepage MyWay is a browser hijacker developed by Mindspark Interactive. If you have that hoax search engine, it is likely that there is an unwanted program on your computer system that is pushing this hijacker. The browser hijacker will change your homepage, search engine and new tab page the moment it is executed on the system.
Threat Summary
| Name | NoteHomepage hijacker |
| Type | Browser Hijacker, PUP |
| Short Description | All browsers on your computer could be affected. The hijacker will redirect you and filter your search queries. |
| Symptoms | Browser settings which are altered are the homepage, search engine, and new tab. A browser extension and a toolbar can be added, as well. You can see targeted advertisement content. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages |
| Detection Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool |
| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss NoteHomepage hijacker. |
NoteHomepage Browser Hijacker – More Details
The NoteHomepage is a hijacking program that is spread via several shady techniques. A packed software application, as well as free software programs, might set up the browser hijacker on your computer.
This hijacker will redirect you to the MyWay search engine every time you enter a search. MyWay is possessed by the Mindspark Interactive Network, which is the developer of NoteHomepage hijacker software too.
You can see the hoax search engine of NoteHomepage below:
Your search queries will all go through the search.myway.com/notehomepage/ address. The very same page will be put as your default online search engine in the browsers you have. The new tab home window and also the homepage will be altered as well. It is likely that a toolbar or a browser extension will also be added.
Once NoteHomepage has access to your web browser, it may become able to do the following:
- Read and also alter all your data on the web sites you visit
- Replace the page you see when opening a new tab
- Read as well as change your surfing history
- Manage your downloads
- Manage your apps, styles, as well as expansions
A significant number of sponsored ads, as well as targeted advertisements based on your online interests, can be shown in your search engine results and all over the browser.
If you have the NoteHomepage hoax search engine, each online search that you do will be redirected to MyWay. This could be explained by the fact that all links to sponsored content will generate revenue for the hijacker owners via the well-known advertising model called pay-per-click. Beware as the ads may land you on phishing web pages that aim to harvest sensitive data or even on hacked websites that deliver malicious code on the system.
Remove NoteHomepage Hijacker in Full from Browser and System
To remove NoteHomepage manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal instructions provided below. In case the manual removal does not get rid of the hijacker and all of its files completely, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such software can keep your computer safe in the future.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove NoteHomepage hijacker from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of NoteHomepage hijacker from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove NoteHomepage hijacker from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase NoteHomepage hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall NoteHomepage hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove NoteHomepage hijacker from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate NoteHomepage hijacker from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove NoteHomepage hijacker from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove NoteHomepage hijacker
Step 2: Uninstall NoteHomepage hijacker and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by NoteHomepage hijacker on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by NoteHomepage hijacker there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of NoteHomepage hijacker from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall NoteHomepage hijacker and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove NoteHomepage hijacker via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove NoteHomepage hijacker from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase NoteHomepage hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall NoteHomepage hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove NoteHomepage hijacker from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the NoteHomepage hijacker will be removed.
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Eliminate NoteHomepage hijacker from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
