How to remove Hitech-2017.info pop-ups [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

How to remove Hitech-2017.info popup ads

The answer is right here on this web page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will help you easily to free your personal computer of ad supported software that causes internet browsers to display annoying Hitech-2017.info pop up ads. Moreover, you can select manual or automatic removal solution. If you are familiar with the PC then use manual removal, otherwise run the free antimalware tool made specifically to remove ‘ad supported’ software. Of course, you may combine both methods. Some of the steps will require you to reboot your computer or close the web-site. So, read this tutorial carefully, then bookmark or print it for later reference.

Manual Hitech-2017.info popups removal

The useful removal steps for the Hitech-2017.info pop-up advertisements. The detailed procedure can be followed by anyone as it really does take you step-by-step. If you follow this process to get rid of Hitech-2017.info popups let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

Uninstall Hitech-2017.info related applications through the Control Panel of your personal computer

In order to remove potentially unwanted programs such as this adware, open the Microsoft Windows Control Panel and click on “Uninstall a program”. Check the list of installed software. For the ones you do not know, run an Internet search to see if they are ad supported software, browser hijacker or PUPs. If yes, remove them off. Even if they are just a applications which you do not use, then uninstalling them off will increase your computer start up time and speed dramatically.

Press Windows button , 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 on the image below.

Further, click “Uninstall a program”
It will display a list of all software installed on your computer. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs.

Fix infected web-browsers shortcuts to remove Hitech-2017.info redirect

Unfortunately, the ad supported software can also hijack Windows shortcuts (mostly, your internet browsers shortcuts), so that the Hitech-2017.info ad web page will be displayed when you launch the Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, FF and Microsoft Edge or another browser.

To clear the web-browser shortcut, right-click to it and select Properties. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text like “http://site.address” which has been added here. You need to delete it.

When the text is removed, click the OK button. You need to clean all shortcuts of all your internet browsers, as they may be infected too.

Remove Hitech-2017.info pop up ads from IE

If you find that Microsoft Internet Explorer web-browser settings such as start page, new tab and search engine by default having been changed by adware that causes tons of undesired Hitech-2017.info advertisements, then you may revert back your settings, via the reset web browser procedure.

First, run the Internet Explorer. Next, press the button in the form of gear (). It will display the Tools drop-down menu, click the “Internet Options” as shown in the figure below.

In the “Internet Options” window click on the Advanced tab, then press the Reset button. The Internet Explorer will open the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” window like below. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then press “Reset” button.

You will now need to restart your system for the changes to take effect.

Remove Hitech-2017.info pop-ups from Google Chrome

Like other modern web-browsers, the Google Chrome has the ability to reset the settings to their default values and thereby restore the web browser’s settings like new tab, startpage and search provider by default that have been modified by the adware that created to redirect your web-browser to various ad pages like Hitech-2017.info.

First open the Google Chrome. Next, press the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will open the main menu. Further, click the option named “Settings”. Another way to show the Chrome’s settings – type chrome://settings in the web browser adress bar and press Enter.

The internet browser will open the settings screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and press the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the “Reset settings” section is visible, as on the image below and press the “Reset settings” button.

The Chrome will show the confirmation prompt. You need to confirm your action, press the “Reset” button. The web browser will launch the process of cleaning. Once it is finished, the browser’s settings including start page, new tab page and search engine by default back to the values that have been when the Google Chrome was first installed on your personal computer.

Get rid of Hitech-2017.info redirect from FF

If the Firefox web browser application is hijacked, then resetting its settings can help. The Reset feature is available on all modern version of Firefox. A reset can fix many issues by restoring Firefox settings such as home page, new tab page and search provider by default to its default state. It will save your personal information such as saved passwords, bookmarks, and open tabs.

Launch the FF and click the menu button (it looks like three stacked lines) at the top right of the web-browser screen. Next, click the question-mark icon at the bottom of the drop-down menu. It will show the slide-out menu.

Select the “Troubleshooting information”. If you’re unable to access the Help menu, then type “about:support” in your address bar and press Enter. It bring up the “Troubleshooting Information” page as shown on the image below.

Click the “Refresh Firefox” button at the top right of the Troubleshooting Information page. Select “Refresh Firefox” in the confirmation dialog box. The Firefox will start a process to fix your problems that caused by the adware. Once, it’s complete, click the “Finish” button.

Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks

If the intrusive Hitech-2017.info web-site opens automatically on Windows startup or at equal time intervals, then you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and remove all the tasks which have been created by ‘ad-supported’ programs.

Press Windows and R keys on your keyboard simultaneously. It will open a prompt which called Run. In the text field, type “taskschd.msc” (without the quotes) and click OK. Task Scheduler window opens. In the left-hand side, press “Task Scheduler Library”, like below.

Task scheduler, list of tasks

In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Select the first task, its properties will be display just below automatically. Next, press the Actions tab. Necessary to look at the text which is written under Details. Found something such as “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address” or “firefox.exe http://site.address”, then you need remove this task. If you are not sure that executes the task, then google it. If it’s a component of the malicious programs, then this task also should be removed.

Further press on it with the right mouse button and select Delete like below.

Task scheduler, delete a task

Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by ‘ad-supported’ software. Once is finished, close the Task Scheduler window.

How to automatically get rid of Hitech-2017.info popup advertisements

The easiest method to delete Hitech-2017.info redirect is to run an anti malware program capable of detecting this ‘ad supported’ software that causes lots of undesired Hitech-2017.info ads. We recommend try Zemana Anti-malware or another free malware remover that listed below. It has excellent detection rate when it comes to ad supported software, hijackers and other potentially unwanted applications.

How to automatically get rid of Hitech-2017.info redirect with Zemana Anti-malware

We suggest you to run the Zemana Anti-malware which are completely clean your PC system of Hitech-2017.info redirect. Moreover, the tool will help you to remove potentially unwanted programs, malicious software, toolbars and hijackers that your personal computer can be infected too.

1. Download Zemana anti-malware (ZAM) by clicking on the link below.
   
   

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2. When downloading is done, close all software and windows on your PC. Open a folder in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup.
3. Further, press Next button and follow the prompts.
4. Once install is finished, press the “Scan” button for scanning your PC system for the adware which reroutes your web-browser to unwanted Hitech-2017.info web-site. This process can take some time, so please be patient. While the tool is checking, you can see how many objects and files has already scanned.
5. When it has finished scanning, you will be shown the list of all found items on your machine. When you’re ready, click “Next”. Once disinfection is finished, you can be prompted to reboot your system.

How to automatically remove Hitech-2017.info with Malwarebytes

We recommend using the Malwarebytes Free which are completely clean your machine of the adware. The free tool is an advanced malicious software removal program created by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This application uses the world’s most popular anti-malware technology. It is able to help you delete intrusive Hitech-2017.info ads from your web browsers, PUPs, malware, browser hijackers, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your PC system for free.

Download Malwarebytes by clicking on the link below.

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When downloading is finished, close all software and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named mb3-setup like below.

When the installation begins, you will see the “Setup wizard” that will help you install Malwarebytes on your PC system.

Once setup is done, you will see window as shown below.

Now press the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the ad-supported software which cause undesired Hitech-2017.info pop up ads to appear. While the utility is checking, you can see how many objects it has identified either as being malicious software.

As the scanning ends, you can check all items found on your machine. In order to get rid of all threats, simply click “Quarantine Selected” button.

The Malwarebytes will begin removing Hitech-2017.info ad-supported software related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is finished, you may be prompted to restart your computer.

The following video explains step-by-step instructions on how to get rid of ad supported software and other malicious software with Malwarebytes Anti-malware.

Run AdwCleaner to get rid of Hitech-2017.info ads from browser

AdwCleaner is a free removal utility that may be downloaded and use to get rid of adware that causes tons of unwanted Hitech-2017.info ads, hijackers, malicious software, PUPs, toolbars and other threats from your personal computer. You can use this utility to detect threats even if you have an antivirus or any other security program.

1. Download AdwCleaner from the following link.
   
   

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2. Select the file location as Desktop, and then press Save.
3. After downloading is finished, start the AdwCleaner, double-click the adwcleaner_xxx.exe file.
4. If the “User Account Control” prompts, click Yes to continue.
5. Read the “Terms of use”, and press Accept.
6. In the AdwCleaner window, click the “Scan” to perform a system scan for the ad-supported software which designed to redirect your browser to various ad web sites like Hitech-2017.info. This process may take quite a while, so please be patient. While the program is checking, you can see how many objects it has identified as threat.
7. When it has finished scanning, you will be displayed the list of all found items on your PC system. Review the report and then click “Clean”. If the AdwCleaner will ask you to restart your PC, press “OK”.

The few simple steps shown in detail in the following video.

Use AdBlocker to block Hitech-2017.info and stay safe online

It’s also critical to protect your internet browsers from harmful web-sites and ads by using an ad-blocking application like AdGuard. Security experts says that it will greatly reduce the risk of malware, and potentially save lots of money. Additionally, the AdGuard may also protect your privacy by blocking almost all trackers.

1. Download AdGuard program by clicking on the following link.
   

   Adguard download
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   Version: 6.4
   Author: © Adguard
   Category: Security tools
   Update: November 15, 2018
   
2. After the download is done, launch the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. Once the installation is complete, click “Skip” to close the setup application and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.
4. In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you start your system, AdGuard will run automatically and stop pop-ups, web sites such Hitech-2017.info, as well as other harmful or misleading web pages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the icon named AdGuard, that may be found on your desktop.

Tips to prevent Hitech-2017.info advertisements and other unwanted programs

Most of unwanted pop up ads such as Hitech-2017.info ads come from browser toolbars, web-browser extensions, BHOs (browser helper objects) and additional programs. In many cases, these items claim itself as software that improve your experience on the Web by providing a fast and interactive home page or a search engine that does not track you. Remember, how to avoid the unwanted programs. Be cautious, launch only reputable programs which download from reputable sources. NEVER install any unknown and suspicious programs.

To sum up

Once you have finished the few simple steps shown above, your PC should be clean from malicious software, hijackers and ‘ad supported’ software. The Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox and MS Edge will no longer show Hitech-2017.info intrusive page when you browse the Web. Unfortunately, if the few simple steps does not help you, then you have caught a new ad supported software, and then the best way – ask for help.

1. Download HijackThis by clicking on the link below and save it to your Desktop.
   
   

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   Author: OpenSource
   Category: Security tools
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2. Double-click on the HijackThis icon. Next press “Do a system scan only” button.
3. Once the system scan is finished, the scan button will read “Save log”, click it. Save this log to your desktop.
4. Create a Myantispyware account here. Once you’ve registered, check your e-mail for a confirmation link, and confirm your account. After that, login.
5. 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.
6. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the undesired Hitech-2017.info pop up ads.