Browser taken over by Delta homes
Well I noticed today when I got on that instead of the normal google newtab and search engine there was a thing called delta homes.. I went to about:config to change the newtab to google.. and changed my homepage to it aswell... But when I open firefox it still will pop up and open what ever tab I didn't close... So after a bet I decided to reset firefox.. I did that and it still didn't work.. My friend suggested to uninstall firefox. So I did that.. Lost all my bookmarks.. Had to put em back on and stuff.. Well I was fine doing that as long as it got rid of delta homes.. Well I was watching a video and the browser closed it self.. I opened it back up and delta homes was back again. So any ideas how to get rid of it>?
Chosen solution
Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
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Its installed in your System, remove it from Program and Features
I already looked in programs and stuff to uninstall but it wasn't there
Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problems. See "Creating a profile":
- https://support.mozilla.org/kb/profile-manager-create-and-remove-firefox-profiles
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Profile_issues
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Chosen Solution
Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!
Delta Homes uninstall guide:
http://deletemalware.blogspot.com/2013/07/remove-delta-homescom-removal.html
Also, scan your computer with AdwCleaner.