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How to remove NewsHomePage browser extension

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Ugnius Kiguolis · The mastermind

NewsHomePage browser extension appears on the browser as the result of the PUP infection

News-homepage.com

NewsHomePage is the intruder that controls various processes on the machine by affecting the online traffic and time on the internet. The program installs the browser extension and affects the time online by redirecting users' attempts to search online via other search engines and exposes to the commercial content constantly. These applications cannot be malicious or damage the machine critically, but the program is intrusive and annoying for the users.

The program is considered unwanted and dangerous because it affects various processes. NewsHomePage browser hijacker changes the homepage, new tab, search engine settings to manipulate the content that users see. The site appears every time you browse online, and it redirects to commercial pages, shows additional ads, and exposes users to possibly dangerous material and sites with malicious content.

NewsHomePage browser extension relies on search redirects going via News-homepage.com and other shady engines. This is why the application is categorized as a browser hijacker. The program is often prompted and offered on the internet as a useful addition to the browser tool, but this is not the program that can improve any processes or experience.

Name NewsHomePage
Type Browser extension, redirect, browser hijacker
Category Potentially unwanted program
Distribution Freeware installations, torrent sites, pirating platforms, other PUPs
URL News-homepage.com
Danger The site triggers redirects and affected browser settings to expose the user to possibly malicious content, third-party involvement also means that data-tracking is possible 
Removal Threats can be eliminated using antivirus tools and it should be the main tool used because PUPs can have additional programs installed on the machine
Repair The infection is capable of affecting processes and system processes too, so run FortectIntego for the virus damage repair

NewsHomePage browser extension redirects searches and causes pop-ups, banners, unwanted advertisements. These commercial pop-ups and other content that appears mean that ad-tracking is active.[1] These issues rely on third-party sponsors and other online content creators.

Even though these potentially unwanted applications are not considered malicious or could be called a virus, data tracking, malvertising issues are serious. The unwanted program can run on the machine before those settings on the browser change, so you should react as soon as you notice any of the issues with the performance of your computer.

Symptoms related to the NewsHomePage browser extension:

  • homepage, new tab, the default search engine gets set to News-homepage.com;
  • the slowness of the machine;
  • internet issues;
  • redirects to commercial pages;
  • browser extensions like NewsHomePage and other plugins get installed without your permission.

Get rid of the PUP

These speed issues are coming from the redirects, and constant reroutes to News-homepage.com. Also, PUPs are often causing startup changes to make sure that processes run in the background, so the browser extension is running with each reboot of the computer. You need to take care of these issues to stop the hijacker.

The removal of this program can be difficult because it is the browser plugin that is controlled by the PUP[2] running in the background. You need to stop that application to get rid of the unwanted behavior and symptoms of the intrusive NewsHomePage browser extension.

NewsHomePage browser extension

That is possible with the anti-malware tools because security applications can find these unwanted apps and remove them fully from the system. Apps like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes can detect potentially unwanted programs, adware, other threats, and programs or files that are possibly malicious. A full system scan helps to stop the program and intrusive symptoms related to the application.

However, experts[3] always note the intrusive and stealthy programs. The fact that it is unwanted and silently installed means that removing the application can often do not stop the issues with browsing activities. NewsHomePage browser extension can control various processes, and it mainly is affecting the Google Chrome browser. Follow this guide for manual changes. Tips for other browsers are listed below.

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

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

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. 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:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

PUP avoidance tips

News-homepage.com is promoted online as the greatest tool for accessing news and media sources. The Google Chrome extension is offered on various advertising platforms, the site of developers, and even listed on the Web Store. This is not a malicious tool, so only users' reviews should indicate that it is unwanted and useless in reality. It is not considered a threat or malware because it is not related to criminals directly.

However, torrent sites, pirating platforms, and other online sites can deliver the intruder during various freeware installations, advertising campaigns. The application can often also be installed willingly when users fall for the scammy claims about the tool.

The infiltration can happen silently when the application is added to the software bundle, so you need to choose official sources, proper installation options to avoid any PUPs. If you go for Advanced or Custom installations, you can see the additional NewsHomePage browser extension and de-select it from the download list.

Avoiding commercial pages, advertisement redirects, other material that expose you to malicious content online can help keep the machine fully virus-free. Choosing proper sources and relying on official pages and developers can be the best habit of any everyday user because this way, people are in control of what pieces get installed on the system.  NewsHomePage browser extension is not malicious, but nor it is useful, so remove it as soon as possible.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

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

Remove the unwanted program:

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

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

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

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. 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.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. 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.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

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

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

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

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. 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:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

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

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