About Hi.ru

Hi.ru is a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). If you find that your browser has been hijacked and you are being redirected to Hi.ru when you open your browser, you have a browser hijacker on your computer. They can get into your computer without you knowing because they are bundled together with freeware, which means they automatically install unless you prevent them. Hi.ru is not malicious malware and it only exists to earn money by redirecting you to sponsored websites. But, while it does not put your computer in danger directly, it can still expose you to danger. You are not recommended to keep this PUP on your computer and should remove Hi.ru as soon as possible.

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How did my computer get infected with Hi.ru?

Browser hijackers are optional items attached to freeware. Users don’t have to install them along with the freeware if they don’t want to, but because most users are not even aware of their existence, they don’t take the necessary actions in order to prevent their installation. What you need to do when installing freeware is use Advanced (Custom) settings. You will clearly see what is attached and if it’s something you do not want, you can deselect them, and that will prevent the installation. Don’t make the same mistake that led to Hi.ru being installed, always opt for Advanced settings. And if you accidentally installed it, delete Hi.ru.

Why should I uninstall Hi.ru?

When you open your browser (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) and notice that your homepage, new tabs and search engine have been changed to Hi.ru but you don’t remember doing that yourself, this browser hijacker has done it for you. When you try to change these settings back, you won’t be able to, unless you remove Hi.ru from your computer. If you use the provided search engine, you’ll notice that a lot of sponsored content has been inserted into the results. By doing this, the browser hijacker is trying to redirect you to those websites, therefore, earning them money. Often, those sponsored results have nothing to do with what you wanted to know so it should not be difficult to avoid them. And you need to avoid them because some of those websites might be unsafe. If you were to enter such websites, by the end of your browsing session, you could have serious malware on your computer. Seems to be a rather pointless risk to take, so delete Hi.ru.

Hi.ru removal

You can erase Hi.ru by hand but you will need to locate and eliminate Hi.ru related programs. If that is something you are not confident about doing, we recommend you use anti-malware software to uninstall Hi.ru from your computer. Instructions for Hi.ru removal will be provided below.

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Step 1. Uninstall Hi.ru and related programs.

Remove Hi.ru from Windows 8

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel choose Programs and Features and select to Uninstall a software.

Delete Hi.ru from Windows 8

Uninstall Hi.ru from Windows 7

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features → Uninstall a program.

Uninstall Hi.ru from Windows 7

Delete Hi.ru from Windows XP

Click Start → Settings → Control Panel. Locate and click → Add or Remove Programs.

Remove Hi.ru from Windows XP

Remove Hi.ru from Mac OS X

Click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications. Select applications folder and look for Hi.ru or any other suspicious software. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash, then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

Hi.ru removal from MAC OS X

Step 2. Delete Hi.ru from your browsers

Terminate the unwanted extensions from Internet Explorer
  1. Tap the Gear icon and go to Manage Add-ons. Hi.ru IE gear
  2. Pick Toolbars and Extensions and eliminate all suspicious entries (other than Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Oracle or Adobe) Hi.ru IE toolbars and extensions
  3. Leave the window.
Change Internet Explorer homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of your browser and click Internet Options. Hi.ru IE gear
  2. In General Tab remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Press Apply to save changes. Hi.ru IE toolbars and extensions
Reset your browser
  1. Click the Gear icon and move to Internet Options. Hi.ru IE options
  2. Open the Advanced tab and press Reset. Hi.ru IE reset browser
  3. Choose Delete personal settings and pick Reset one more time. Hi.ru IE reset
  4. Tap Close and leave your browser. Hi.ru IE close
  5. If you were unable to reset your browsers, employ a reputable anti-malware and scan your entire computer with it.
Erase Hi.ru from Google Chrome
  1. Access menu (top right corner of the window) and pick Settings. Hi.ru Chrome menu
  2. Choose Extensions. Hi.ru Chrome settings
  3. Eliminate the suspicious extensions from the list by clicking the Trash bin next to them. Hi.ru Chrome extensions remove
  4. If you are unsure which extensions to remove, you can disable them temporarily. Hi.ru Chrome extensions disable
Reset Google Chrome homepage and default search engine if it was hijacker by virus
  1. Press on menu icon and click Settings. Hi.ru Chrome menu
  2. Look for the “Open a specific page” or “Set Pages” under “On start up” option and click on Set pages. Hi.ru Chrome settings
  3. In another window remove malicious search sites and enter the one that you want to use as your homepage. Hi.ru Chrome extensions remove
  4. Under the Search section choose Manage Search engines. When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search websites. You should leave only Google or your preferred search name. Hi.ru Chrome extensions disable
    Hi.ru Chrome extensions disable
Reset your browser
  1. If the browser still does not work the way you prefer, you can reset its settings.
  2. Open menu and navigate to Settings. Hi.ru Chrome settings more
  3. Press Reset button at the end of the page. Hi.ru Chrome advanced menu
  4. Tap Reset button one more time in the confirmation box. Hi.ru Chrome reset
  5. If you cannot reset the settings, purchase a legitimate anti-malware and scan your PC.
Remove Hi.ru from Mozilla Firefox
  1. In the top right corner of the screen, press menu and choose Add-ons (or tap Ctrl+Shift+A simultaneously). Hi.ru Firefox add ons
  2. Move to Extensions and Add-ons list and uninstall all suspicious and unknown entries. Hi.ru Firefox extensions
Change Mozilla Firefox homepage if it was changed by virus:
  1. Tap on the menu (top right corner), choose Options. Hi.ru Firefox reset confirm
  2. On General tab delete malicious URL and enter preferable website or click Restore to default. Hi.ru Firefox reset confirm
  3. Press OK to save these changes.
Reset your browser
  1. Open the menu and tap Help button. Hi.ru Firefox help
  2. Select Troubleshooting Information. Hi.ru Firefox troubleshooting
  3. Press Refresh Firefox. Hi.ru Firefox reset
  4. In the confirmation box, click Refresh Firefox once more. Hi.ru Firefox reset confirm
  5. If you are unable to reset Mozilla Firefox, scan your entire computer with a trustworthy anti-malware.
Uninstall Hi.ru from Safari (Mac OS X)
  1. Access the menu.
  2. Pick Preferences. Hi.ru Safari menu
  3. Go to the Extensions Tab. Hi.ru Safari extensions
  4. Tap the Uninstall button next to the undesirable Hi.ru and get rid of all the other unknown entries as well. If you are unsure whether the extension is reliable or not, simply uncheck the Enable box in order to disable it temporarily.
  5. Restart Safari.
Reset your browser
  1. Tap the menu icon and choose Reset Safari. Hi.ru Safari reset menu
  2. Pick the options which you want to reset (often all of them are preselected) and press Reset. Hi.ru Safari reset
  3. If you cannot reset the browser, scan your whole PC with an authentic malware removal software.

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