Startgo123

This page aims to help you remove Startgo123. These Startgo123 removal instructions work for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer, as well as every version of Windows.

You are reading our article now most probably because you have experienced the annoyance that Internet ads might cause. Whenever you try to load a page, some of them might appear. Whenever you try to close the already popped up ones, others could be displayed. In fact, you might spend far too much time on just closing them, instead of dealing with what makes them come to your screen.

The information below has been especially gathered to help those, whose online experience may have been ruined by all the banners, pop-ups and self-opening new browser tabs. In our article we focus both on the theoretical explanation of the ad-based issue and on some practically working removal instructions. Let’s start!

Remove Startgo123 from Chrome/Firefox

Startgo123 in Chrome

What spreads the ads?

The product that usually strives to spread as many ads as possible is named Browser Hijacker after the terms advertisement and software. The Browser Hijacker-generated ads might come in various sizes, shapes and colors – as newly opened browser tabs, as glowing banners or as numerous pop-ups and pop-unders. Also, this type of software is capable of infected all famous browser programs – it doesn’t really matter whether you use Opera, Chrome, Explorer or Firefox, you might end up affected.

Where is Browser Hijacker usually found?

Such ad-producing programs can actually be found at various places online. It may come to you within a torrent. Another possibility to find it is inside a spam email or its attachments. You may have come across an infected hyperlink and clicked on it. The most famous tool for spreading Startgo123 is the practice called software bundling. When programmers create software bundles, they usually include in them a piece of software they have created that is given for free to the public. However, they still need to make money to sustain their business and they add an Browser Hijacker-type product to generate income from the displayed ads. The more ads you see, the more likely you are to notice a product you need or like and click on the ad. This is a regular marketing practice called PPC {Pay Per Click}.

If you need a given program from the software bundle but not the Browser Hijacker plug-ins inside it?

To make sure that you don’t incorporate any Browser Hijacker-like program from a software bundle, it is necessary that you be careful when completing the installation process. When the installation wizard opens, the only safe option is the one that enables you to see all the software that is to become a part of your PC. It may be popular by various names – Advanced; Customized; Custom. Install anything only by selecting that one. The other features of the installer are of no use to you, and will bring no good.

Could Startgo123 be really dangerous?

As far as Browser Hijacker is concerned, there is no such possibility. The malicious software we refer to as a virus usually does something really bad. For instance, Ransomware looks for your most commonly used files and makes them unavailable to you. Trojans are used for breaking into your system by finding a weakness in the OS or any other installed program. There are also viruses that steal money from your bank account, spy on you with your own webcam and copy account credentials. Some malicious programs are capable of crashing your entire machine.

Browser Hijacker NEVER does any of the mentioned above harmful activities. It simply makes many irritating ads pop up on your monitor while you are browsing the Internet. Of course, some of its typical activities could be regarded as somehow questionable. For example, in order to generate only ads relevant to your tastes, some Browser Hijacker-based software might research your surfing habits and determine what you may like or want to buy. Also, some Browser Hijacker may be capable of producing so many ads that they might make your entire system sluggish. Apart from that, Startgo123 and Browser Hijacker in general is NOT suspicious at all.

Talking about removal and avoidance of Startgo123

Future Browser Hijacker infections could be avoided by following some easy prevention steps. Generally speaking, all you need to do is to be really careful no matter whether it comes to the software you download, the way you install it or the sources you choose. Make sure that you are aware of all the aspects of your online activities. Doing a little research never hurts. Our removal instructions below have been assembled to assist you in dealing with Startgo123. All that you have to do is to stick to them and implement them all.

SUMMARY:

Name Startgo123
Type Browser Hijacker
Detection Tool

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About the author

Lidia Howler

Lidia is a web content creator with years of experience in the cyber-security sector. She helps readers with articles on malware removal and online security. Her strive for simplicity and well-researched information provides users with easy-to-follow It-related tips and step-by-step tutorials.

3 Comments

  • Hi Tomoko,
    the best way to remove Startgo123 is to follow the steps one by one in Safe Mode. That way you can be completely sure that you have removed it.

  • Hi GregRoblox101,
    the first and only step you have to remember is to go under Safe Mode with Networking. After that you can open the guide again and undergo the other steps one by one. You can also make screenshots and safe them and then carefully go through them and complete the guide. Keep us posted if you need further help.

  • Hi Sheepish,
    did the folder appeared after you restarted Chrome and Booted your Window in normal mode ?

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