Have you become that your web-browser permanently displays Ntitula.ru startpage instead of your home page? It is a sign that your web-browser’s settings changed and your personal computer is infected with a dangerous software from the internet browser hijackers family. You need to perform the step-by-step guide below as soon as possible to remove Ntitula.ru startpage and block the ability to penetrate the personal computer more dangerous viruses and trojans.
The Ntitula.ru infection usually affects only the Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge. However, possible situations, when any other internet browsers will be affected too. The infection will perform a scan of the PC system for internet browser shortcuts and modify them without your permission. When it infects the browser shortcuts, it will add the argument like ‘http://ntitula.ru’ into Target property. So, each time you launch the browser, you will see the Ntitula.ru unwanted web-site.
When your computer is infected, every time you open your browser you will see this web-page. Of course you can setup your startpage again, but next time you run a internet browser you will see that Ntitula.ru search return. As mentioned above, the browser hijacker infection may change the default search engine on this annoying web site too, so all your search queries will be redirected to Ntitula.ru. Thus the authors of the hijacker infection may collect the search terms of your queries, and redirect you to malicious web pages.
Also on the computer together with Ntitula.ru browser hijacker infection can be installed an adware, which will insert a tons of advertising directly to the web sites that you view, creating a sense that advertising has been added by the creators of the page. Moreover, a legal advertising banners may be replaced on the fake advertising links, that will offer to download and install various unnecessary and harmful programs. Moreover, the Ntitula.ru hijacker has the ability to collect a huge amount of personal information about you, which can later transfer to third parties.
How to Ntitula.ru hijacker get installed onto system
The Ntitula.ru browser hijacker usually spreads bundled with various free applications. Most commonly, it may be bundled within the installation packages from Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar pages. So, you should run any files downloaded from the World Wide Web with great caution, read the User agreement, Software license and Terms of use. In the process of installing a new program, you should choose a Manual, Advanced or custom installation mode to control what components and additional applications to be installed, otherwise you run the risk of infecting your PC system with an browser hijacker infection like Ntitula.ru.
How to manually remove Ntitula.ru
This useful removal guide for the Ntitula.ru new tab. The detailed procedure can be followed by anyone as it really does take you step-by-step. If you follow this process to remove Ntitula.ru search let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.
- Delete Ntitula.ru associated software by using Windows Control Panel
- Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove Ntitula.ru homepage
- Get rid of Ntitula.ru startpage from Google Chrome
- Delete Ntitula.ru homepage from Firefox
- Remove Ntitula.ru from Internet Explorer
Delete Ntitula.ru associated software by using Windows Control Panel
Press Windows key , then click Search . Type “Control panel”and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click “Start” and select “Control Panel”. It will open the Windows Control Panel as shown below.
Click “Uninstall a program” It will open a list of all programs. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs.
Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove Ntitula.ru homepage
Now you need to clean up the browser shortcuts. Check that the shortcut referring to the right exe-file of the browser, and not on any unknown file. Right click to a desktop shortcut for your internet browser. Choose the “Properties” option.
It will open the Properties window. Select the “Shortcut” tab here, after that, look at the “Target” field. The hijacker can replace it. If you are seeing something like “…exe http://ntitula.ru” then you need to remove “http…” and leave only, depending on the browser you are using:
- Google Chrome: chrome.exe
- Opera: opera.exe
- Firefox: firefox.exe
Look at the example on the screen below. Once is done, press the “OK” button to save the changes. Please repeat this step for browser shortcuts which redirects to an unwanted sites. When you have completed, go to next step.
Get rid of Ntitula.ru startpage from Google Chrome
Open the Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It opens the drop-down menu. Click to Settings option. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown below and click on the Reset settings button. Confirm your action, click on the Reset button.
Delete Ntitula.ru homepage from Firefox
If the FF settings such as startpage, new tab page and default search engine have been changed by the hijacker infection, then resetting it to the default state can help.
Run the Firefox and press button to display the Tools menu. It shows the drop-down menu on the right-part of the internet browser. Click on the Help button (). In the Help menu, select the “Troubleshooting Information” option. Another way to open the “Troubleshooting Information” screen – type about:support in the browser adress bar and press Enter. It will show the “Troubleshooting Information” page. In the upper-right corner of this screen, press the “Refresh Firefox” button. It will show the confirmation dialog box. Click on the “Refresh Firefox” button. The Mozilla Firefox will start a task to fix your problems that caused by the Ntitula.ru browser hijacker. Once, it’s done, press the “Finish” button
Remove Ntitula.ru from Internet Explorer
Run IE, press ). Click “Internet Options” as shown below. In the “Internet Options” screen select the Advanced tab. Next press Reset button. The Microsoft Internet Explorer will open the Reset Internet Explorer settings prompt. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box and press Reset button. You will now need to restart your PC for the changes to take effect. It will remove Ntitula.ru browser hijacker, disable malicious and ad-supported browser’s extensions and restore the Internet Explorer’s start page to default state.
Remove Ntitula.ru with MalwareBytes Anti-malware.
Remove Ntitula.ru hijacker infection manually is difficult and often infection is not completely removed. Therefore, we recommend you to use the MalwareBytes Anti-malware Free that are completely clean your PC. Moreover, the free software will help you to remove adware and toolbars that your computer may be infected too.
Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM) from the link below.
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Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: April 15, 2020
Once downloaded, close all programs and windows on your PC system. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that named mbam-setup like below.
When the installation begins, you will see the “Setup wizard” that will help you install MalwareBytes Anti-malware on your PC.
Once installation is complete, you will see window similar to the one below.
Now click on the “Scan Now” button to start scanning your system for the browser hijacker that cause a redirect to Ntitula.ru. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.
When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click “Remove Selected” button. The MalwareBytes Anti-malware will start to remove Ntitula.ru browser hijacker related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.
Block Ntitula.ru and other similar malicious sites
To increase your security and protect your computer against new unwanted advertisements and malicious web sites, you need to use an application that blocks access to dangerous advertisements and pages. Moreover, the software can block the open of intrusive advertising, which also leads to faster loading of web pages and reduce the consumption of web traffic.
Download AdGuard program using the following link.
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Version: 6.4
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: November 15, 2018
After the download is complete, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as shown below.
Follow the prompts. After installation is complete, you will see a window as shown in the figure below.
You can click “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial that will help you get to know AdGuard better.
In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your computer, AdGuard will run automatically and block pop-up ads, sites such Ntitula.ru, as well as other malicious or misleading sites. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the icon AdGuard, which is located on your desktop.
Remove Ntitula.ru hijacker and malicious extensions with AdwCleaner.
If MalwareBytes Anti-malware cannot remove this infection, then we suggests to use the AdwCleaner. AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for browser hijackers, adware, PUPs, toolbars. Also you can ask for help our Myantispyware team below.
Download AdwCleaner from the link below.
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Version: 8.4.1
Author: Xplode, MalwareBytes
Category: Security tools
Update: October 5, 2024
Once finished, open a directory in which you saved it. You will see a icon like below.
Double click the AdwCleaner desktop icon. Once this tool is started, you will see a screen like below.
Press “Start” button to perform a system scan for Ntitula.ru adware and malicious extensions. Once AdwCleaner has finished, it will open a scan report as shown below.
Review the report and then click “Cleaning” button. It will display a prompt.
Click “OK”. When the cleaning process is finished, AdwCleaner may ask you to reboot your system.
When your computer is started, you will see an AdwCleaner log.
How to ask for help the Myantispyware team
If you are seeking a help for Ntitula.ru removal then follow these steps.
- Download HijackThis from the link below and save it to your Desktop. HijackThis download
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Version: 2.0.5
Author: OpenSource
Category: Security tools
Update: November 7, 2015
- Double-click on the HijackThis icon, and click the button labeled “Do a system scan only”.
- Once the scan is complete, the scan button will read “Save log”, click it. Save this log to your desktop
- Copy and paste the contents of the HijackThis log into your post. If you are posting for the first time, please start a new thread by using the “New Topic” button in the Spyware Removal forum. When posting your HJT log, try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately.
- Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with Ntitula.ru removal.
Create a Myantispyware account here. Once you’ve registered, check your e-mail for a confirmation link, and confirm your account. After that, login.