If you’ve recently started getting disturbing malware warnings from MacAfee, Norton, or another popular antivirus program (regardless of whether you have it installed or not), know that this might actually indicate a hijacker in your browser and not actual malware in the computer. Recently, there have been many browser hijacker sites such as Avitechwin.co.in, the topic of this post, that secretly gain pop-up permissions in the browser through fake CAPTCHAS.
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Once the hijacker has gained permission to display pop-ups and notifications, it then starts showing fake malware warnings in order to intimidate you, get you to click on the pop-ups, and purchase/renew your AV subscription.
Only, the address you get sent to isn’t an official AV site, but a disguised phishing page. And if you enter your details there, the trap snaps shut and you get your bank account drained by the scammers.
Alternatively, the page you are redirected to asks you to download some sketchy “anti-malware” tool that’s actually malware itself. In either case, clicking on the Avitechwin.co.in pop-up is a bad idea. Instead, what you should do is get rid of this hijacker using the steps I’ll show next.
Avitechwin.co.in Removal Guide
Sometimes, it’s relatively easy to get rid of a hijacker like Avitechwin.co.in, or other similar ones like Itomaosa.co.in and Rerifish.co.in. In other cases, the process requires some more advanced and complex steps. Therefore, my suggestion is to first try the simpler methods and only move on to the more elaborate ones if the hijacker is still there:
- Open your browser, head to the menu (three dots in Chrome, three horizontal lines in Firefox), and navigate to the Extensions or Add-ons section.
- Take your time here. If you don’t recognize an extension, it doesn’t need to be there. Remove it. No second chances.
- Next, go into your Privacy and Security settings and check out Site Settings.
- Check permission categories such as notifications and pop-ups and if you see Avitechwin.co.in or another website you don’t recognize, revoke its permissions immediately.
At this point, restart your browser. If Avitechwin.co.in is gone, congrats – you just saved yourself a whole lot of hassle. If not, keep going.
SUMMARY:
| Name | Avitechwin.co.in |
| Type | Browser Hijacker |
| Detection Tool |
Some threats reinstall themselves if you don’t delete their core files. We recommend downloading SpyHunter to remove harmful programs for you. This may save you hours and ensure you don’t harm your system by deleting the wrong files. |
Some of the steps you’ll see next require you to use your own judgment when deciding what to delete. In case you don’t feel comfortable performing them, I recommend letting SpyHunter 5 handle the removal process. The advanced anti-malware tool (linked on this page) can quickly clean your browser and take care of any malware Avitechwin.co.in may have brought into your PC.
How to Remove Avitechwin.co.in From Your Browser
The main persistence tactic that hijacker sites like Avitechwin.co.in employ is to add a third-party policy to the browser. This policy restricts the user’s access to some of the browser’s settings, which makes it impossible to reverse unwanted changes made there until the policy is removed.
If the quick steps I gave you above didn’t work, go to your browser, click its menu and if there’s a message reading “Managed by your organization” at its bottom, this indicates the presence of such a policy.
To deal with Avitechwin.co.in, you must first remove its policy from your browser and I’ll show you how to do that below.
First, you need to visit the policies page of your browser:
- Chrome users: Type
chrome://policyinto the address bar. - Edge users: Type
edge://policy. - Other Chromium browsers: Same process, just swap in your browser name.
This will bring up a list of policies affecting your browser. Look for anything that seems out of place – focus on the Value column and look for random strings of letters. Jot these values down (save them in a text file) – you’ll need them for the next step.
While you’re at it, go back to the Extensions page, but this time, enable Developer Mode (in Chrome, it’s in chrome://extensions). This reveals additional details about your installed extensions, including Extension IDs. Save the IDs of any extensions you think may be linked to the Avitechwin.co.in hijacker site.
In some cases, however, the hijacker may redirect you when you try to go to the Extensions page. If that happens, here’s what you should do to regain your access:
If you are using Google Chrome, go to here:C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions
Delete all folders located in this location. This disables the rogue extensions and lets you back into the Extensions page.
If you are using a different Chromium-based browser, here are the Extension folder paths for several other popular ones:
Once you’ve deleted the respective folders, go back to the Extensions page, and note down the IDs of the extensions that you don’t recognize or don’t want in your browser.
Video walkthrough for this step:
How to Delete Avitechwin.co.in Virus Policies
The Avitechwin.co.in values and extension IDs from the previous step will now let you search your Registry for rogue items that you must delete. Just be careful while performing this step, because deleting something you shouldn’t can cause further issues in your system.
Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor. Use the search function (Edit > Find) to search for items linked to the policy values or Extension IDs you wrote down earlier.
If you find any suspicious entries, delete them. Since each search instance shows only a single result, always search again after you delete an item to make sure there aren’t any more left.
Now, here’s the tricky part: some registry entries won’t let you delete them. If that happens:
- Right-click the entry and select Permissions.
- Go to Advanced settings and click Change next to the owner.
- Set the owner to Everyone, click Check Names, and then click OK.
- Check the two Replace settings in the previous window, then apply the changes, and then try to delete the stubborn key again.
Do this for every Registry key that has access restrictions.
Video walkthrough for this step:
Other Ways to Get Rid of Avitechwin.co.in Malware Policies
In case cleaning up the Registry didn’t get rid of the Avitechwin.co.in policies, there are other options you can try. The first one is to use the Group Policy Editor:
Press Winkey + R, type “gpedit.msc“, and hit Enter.
Navigate to:Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates
Right-click and select Add/Remove Templates, then delete everything in the following window.
This should get rid of any remaining policies in your browsers, but there’s also another option:
If you’re using Chrome, there’s a simpler way. Download the Chrome Policy Remover Tool and run it with admin rights. It will then automatically delete all policies currently active in your Chrome browser.
If you get a warning form your system, you can safely ignore it by clicking “More Info” > “Run Anyway”. This tool is perfectly safe so don’t worry about such warnings.
Once done, restart your browser and check if the hijacker is finally gone.
Video walkthrough for this step:
Manual Group Policy Removal
Automatic Group Policy Removal
Uninstall Avitechwin.co.in From Chrome, Edge, and Other Browsers
The Avitechwin.co.in policy should now be gone from your browser which means you can finally reverse any unwanted changed made by the hijacker in the browser’s settings. These are the settings areas you should mainly focus on:
- Go back to the Extensions page and delete anything that looks suspicious (yes, again).
- Clear your browser cache and cookies – this removes any lingering traces of the hijacker. In your browser settings, find Clear Browsing Data, set the time range to All Time, and wipe everything except saved passwords.
- Take a moment to review your Site Permissions once more, ensuring no unauthorized websites retain access.
- Check your default search engine. Hijackers love swapping out your search provider with their own shady version. Go to Manage Search Engines and remove anything you don’t recognize.
- Review your startup settings. If your homepage or new tab page are changed, restore them to their original state.
Once you’ve done all of that, restart your browser again.
Video walkthrough for this step:
Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Locking Down Your System to Prevent Future Attacks
Removing Avitechwin.co.in is one thing – keeping it from coming back is another. To make sure you don’t fall for another hijacker:
- Be careful with browser extensions. Only install ones from official sources, and always read reviews first.
- Enable automatic updates. Keeping your browser and operating system up to date patches security vulnerabilities.
- Use an antivirus program. Tools like Malwarebytes or SpyHunter 5 can catch threats before they take hold.
- Check your browser settings regularly. Make it a habit to review your extensions, site permissions, and default search engine to ensure nothing has changed without your knowledge.
A little caution goes a long way in avoiding another hijacking situation.
Final Thoughts: Taking Back Control of Your Browser
Avitechwin.co.in might have made a mess of your browser, but by following this guide, you’ve taken control back into your hands. The key is to start with quick fixes, then escalate to policy removals and registry cleanups only if necessary.
And remember: if something feels off about your browser, trust your instincts. Whether it’s an unfamiliar extension, a new homepage you didn’t set, or just a gut feeling that something isn’t right – investigate.
By staying proactive and keeping your system clean, you can ensure that hijackers like Avitechwin.co.in never take hold again. Stay safe out there!
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