Tuvaro is a browser hijacker that alters your default search engine and homepage, leading to unwanted advertisements and potential privacy risks. This guide will help you remove Tuvaro from your system and prevent it from being installed again in the future.
Identifying Tuvaro on Your System
Before proceeding with removal, it’s essential to recognize the signs of a Tuvaro infection:
- Unexpected changes to your browser’s homepage and default search engine.
- An influx of pop-up ads and redirects to unfamiliar websites.
- Slow browser performance and unresponsive tabs.
Removing Tuvaro from your PC and Browser
Google Chrome
- Reset the Homepage and Search Engine:
- Ouvrez Chrome et cliquez sur les trois points dans le coin supérieur droit.
- Select “Settings” and then “Search engine.”
- Set your preferred search engine and click “Manage search engines” to remove Tuvaro.
- Supprimer les extensions suspectes :
- Go to “Settings” > “Extensions.”
- Find and remove any unfamiliar extensions related to Tuvaro.
- Réinitialiser les paramètres du navigateur :
- In “Settings,” scroll down and click “Advanced.”
- Sous "Réinitialiser et nettoyer", sélectionnez "Restaurer les paramètres par défaut".
Mozilla Firefox
- Reset the Homepage and Search Engine:
- Open Firefox and click the three lines in the upper-right corner.
- Go to “Options” > “Home” and set your preferred homepage.
- In “Search,” choose your preferred search engine and remove Tuvaro.
- Supprimer les extensions suspectes :
- Navigate to “Add-ons” from the menu.
- Disable and remove any unfamiliar extensions.
- Reset Firefox Settings:
- Click the menu button, go to “Help,” and select “Troubleshooting Information.”
- Cliquez sur "Rafraîchir Firefox".
Microsoft Edge
- Reset the Homepage and Search Engine:
- Open Edge and click the three dots in the upper-right corner.
- Go to “Settings” > “Start, home, and new tabs.”
- Set your preferred options and remove Tuvaro.
- Supprimer les extensions suspectes :
- In “Settings,” go to “Extensions.”
- Remove any extensions related to Tuvaro.
- Reset Edge Settings:
- Go to “Settings” > “Reset settings.”
- Select “Restore settings to their default values.”
Removing Tuvaro from Your System
- Uninstall Malicious Programs:
- On Windows, go to “Control Panel” > “Programs” > “Uninstall a program.”
- Look for and uninstall any programs related to Tuvaro.
- Lancer une analyse des logiciels malveillants :
- Use reputable antivirus software to scan and remove any remaining traces of Tuvaro.
Prévenir les infections futures
Naviguer en toute sécurité
- Télécharger des logiciels à partir de sources fiables : Always download software from official websites and avoid third-party sources.
- Read Installation Prompts Carefully: Pay attention to the installation process and opt-out of any bundled software offers.
Utiliser un logiciel de sécurité
- Install Antivirus Software: Use reliable antivirus software that offers real-time protection against malware.
- Enable Browser Security Features: Activate built-in browser security features to block malicious downloads and websites.
Entretien régulier
- Keep Software Updated: Regularly update your operating system, browser, and other software to patch security vulnerabilities.
- Perform Regular Scans: Run periodic scans with your antivirus software to detect and remove potential threats.