Remove Search.strtpoint.com from Apple Mac OS X

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Written by: Stelian Pilici

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“Search.strtpoint.com” is a browser hijacker, which is promoted via other free downloads, and once installed it will change your browser homepage and default search engine to Search.strtpoint.com.
Search.strtpoint.com virus
Search.strtpoint.com homepage got on your computer after you have installed a freeware software (video recording/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) that had bundled into their installation this browser hijacker.
For example, when you install VPlay, you will also agree to change your browser homepage and default search engine to Search.strtpoint.com.
However when you uninstall VPlay from your computer, your web browser’s default settings will not be restored. This means that you’ll have to remove Search.strtpoint.com homepage from your favorite web browser manually.

You should always pay attention when installing software because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this Search.strtpoint.com browser hijacker. Be very careful what you agree to install.
Always opt for the custom installation and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust.

How to remove Search.strtpoint.com from Apple Mac OS X (Removal Guide)

This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove Search.strtpoint.com browser hijacker, and any other adware program that may have been installed on your Apple Mac OS X.
Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, STOP and ask for our assistance.
STEP 1: Remove Search.strtpoint.com with AdwareMedic
STEP 2: Double-check for Search.strtpoint.com malware with avast! Free Antivirus for Mac
(OPTIONAL) STEP 3: Remove Search.strtpoint.com from Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox

STEP 1: Remove Search.strtpoint.com with AdwareMedic

Adware Medic is a powerful tool which is designed to remove adware and browser hijackers from Apple Mac OS X.

  1. You can download AdwareMedic from the below link:
    ADWAREMEDIC DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a new web page from where you can download “AdwareMedic”)
  2. One you have downloaded AdwareMedic, please perform a scan as see in the below video:

STEP 2: Double-check for Search.strtpoint.com malware with avast! Free Antivirus for Mac

Avast Antivirus is a a powerful antivirus for Mac which will detect and remove the Search.strtpoint.com adware from your Apple Mac OS X.

  1. You can download avast! Free Antivirus for Mac utility from the below link.
    AVAST FREE ANTIVIRUS FOR MAC DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a new web page from where you can download “avast! Free Antivirus”)
  2. After downloading avast Antivirus for Mac, double-click the downloaded file ‘avast_free_antivirus_mac_setup.dmg‘.
  3. In the new window double-click on ‘avast!.pkg’ file and follow the instructions on the displayed window ( read AVAST End User License Agreement, click ‘Agree‘, and then click ‘Install’ to complete the installation then press ‘Close’.
  4. When the Avast Antivirus will start, perform a “Full System Scan” to remove Search.strtpoint.com adware from your Mac OS X.
    Avast for Mac Scan
  5. Avast will remove Search.strtpoint.com virus from Apple Mac OS X, and furthermore Avast Antivirus will protect your Mac OS X from future infection.

(Optional) STEP 3: Remove Search.strtpoint.com from Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox

If you are still experiencing issues with the Search.strtpoint.com in Safari, Firefox or Chrome, we will need to manually check for malware. This step needs to be performed only if your issues have not been solved by the previous steps.

Remove Search.strtpoint.com from Safari

  1. From the Safari menu, select “Preferences“.
    Safari Mac OS X Preferences
    In the Safari Preferences window, click the “Extensions” tab. Find the “Omnibar” by InstallMac plugin, then click on the “Uninstall” button. This infection can add more than one extension, it is recommended that you remove all unknown extensions from Safari.
    Delete Search.strtpoint.com extension
  2. Next, select “Preferences“, go to the “General” tab and change the “Default Search Engine” to Google. Then, in the “General” tab, find the “Home Page” and change it to “google.com”.
    Remove search.strtpoint.com from Safari

Remove Search.strtpoint.com from Google Chrome

  1. Click on Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three horizontal lines ([Image: Chrome's main menu button]) .When the drop-down menu appears, select the option labeled Settings.
    [Image: Click on Settings button]
  2. Chrome’s Settings should now be displayed in a new tab or window, depending on your configuration. Next, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Show advanced settings link (as seen in the below example).
    [Image: Click on Show advanced settings link]
  3. Chrome’s advanced Settings should now be displayed. Scroll down until the Reset browser settings section is visible, as shown in the example below. Next, click on the Reset browser settings button.
    [Image: Click on Reset browser button]
  4. A confirmation dialog should now be displayed, detailing the components that will be restored to their default state should you continue on with the reset process. To complete the restoration process, click on the Reset button.
    [Image: Click on Reset button to restore Chrome to default settings]

Remove Search.strtpoint.com from Firefox

  1. In the Firefox’s address bar type: about:support, then click on Enter.
  2. Click the “Reset Firefox” button in the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page.
    [Image: Reset Firefox to its default settings]
  3. To continue, click on the “Reset Firefox” button in the new confirmation window that opens.
    [Image: Click on the Reset Firefox button]
  4. Firefox will close itself and will revert to its default settings. When it’s done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click on the “Finish“.
Your Apple Mac OS X should now be free of the Search.strtpoint.com infection. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove Search.strtpoint.com adware from your machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.
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