Install.stream-all.com is a browser redirect virus that spreads via the StreamAll extension together with feed.stream-all.com

Install.stream-all.com is a browser hijacker that constantly redirects users' searchers to suspicious websites on Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera or other browsers. The potentially unwanted program linked to this unwelcome activity is called StreamAll and is responsible for various other browser-hijacking viruses floating around the internet. PUPs are applications that usually get installed into users machines when they do not pay close attention to shareware or freeware installation procedure. Once established, Install.stream-all.com together with Feed.stream-all.com will continually appear on the user's search bar, new tab URL, and other computer settings. As a result, the victim is provided with alternative search results that link to sponsors' websites via Yahoo. While browser hijackers are not considered to be malware, they are often associated with various negative experiences by users, as they struggle to find relative information due to excessive sponsored links, struggle with Install.stream-all.com removal, and notice the increasing amount of advertisement on various unrelated websites.
| Name | Install.stream-all.com |
| Associated extension | StreamAll |
| Type | Browser hijacker/PUP |
| Developer | Webcoapps |
| Infiltration | Software bundling, third-party sites, etc. |
| Symptoms | Hijacked homepage and new tab url |
| Main dangers | Money loss, installation of other bogus software, malware infections |
| Termination | Use security software or make use of our step-by-step guide below |
| Recovery and optimization | To restore your computer to a pre-infection state, use FortectIntego repair tool |
The main problem with Install.stream-all.com hijack is that it prevents users from viewing the information they are looking for. Additionally, such activity can mislead users into installing software or purchasing products they did not intend to buy. Besides, such activity artificially increases traffic to Stream-All affiliated parties, increasing their sales. In the meantime, Install.stream-all.com receive pay-per-click revenue.
Once Install.stream-all.com PUP settles, it performs the following:
- Sets search engine, new tab address and the homepage to Install.stream-all.com;
- Redirects all searches to Yahoo;
- Redirects to partner's websites (in some cases, might be unsafe);
- Shows an excessive amount of sponsored links;
- Tracks and collects a variety of information related to users' web browsing activities.
While Yahoo is a legitimate search engine, it should not be used in conjunction with a browser hijacker like StreamAll. The original search engine would provide you clean and relative results which would not lead you to sponsored sites. Thus, being redirected via Install.stream-all.com brings no use.
As we already mentioned, potentially unwanted programs track various information about its users, and Install.stream-all.com is no exception. According to the Privacy Policy:
Non-Personal Information which is being collected may include technical information automatically transmitted by the user's device (for example, type of browser, the type of the user's device and technical information pertaining to the user's device, language preferences, time stamps, clicks and visited pages, search logs, the operating system, utilized internet service provider and other similar information.
The information gathering is a huge topic nowadays, and multiple industry giants (for example, Facebook)[1] were already punished for illegitimate information sharing. There is no need to provide your data to third-parties like Install.stream-all.com authors.
All in all, we suggest you remove Install.stream-all.com redirects from your browser by terminating StreamAll app. After that, we recommend you reset your browsers and scan your device FortectIntego for best results.

Beware that third-party sites that host freeware bundle potentially unwanted programs
All third-party sites (including well-known ones like Download.com, File Hippo, Softonic, etc.) bundle potentially unwanted programs. Many research was done, and it proved that by simply installing ten most-downloaded apps might compromise your computer excessively.[2] Unfortunately, software bundling remains the main financing method for such sites, as well as free software developers, and the only way to avoid PUPs is by being attentive while installing new software.
Of course, the best option would be to rely on paid versions of apps or alternatives to freeware to be completely safe. However, many people do not want to spend, and instead rely on freeware/shareware. However, be aware that when the application is free, developers will use you to monetize in one way or another. Unfortunately, such a scheme might compromise your online safety and computer security.
Thus, be very careful after launching the installation wizard – do not rush through the installation steps and make sure you pick Advanced/Custom settings for the process. Selecting this option will reveal the hidden third-party programs like add-ons, plugins, system optimizers, driver downloaders, and similar bloatware.[3]
Remove Install.stream-all.com redirects either manually or automatically
For those who are less tech-savvy, we would recommend an automatic Install.stream-all.com removal option. For that, download a reputable security application and perform a full system scan. Because SteamAll is a legitimate application, however, not all AV engines might detect the threat. For that reason, use security software that focuses on potentially unwanted programs rather than malware.
Alternatively, you can remove Install.stream-all.com virus by entering the list of installed apps and terminating them. The instructions below will help you with that. After that, you should reset each of the installed browsers, as browser hijackers are known to leave traces even after initial program removal.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

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