How to Remove HotStartSearch.com - Get Rid of HotStartSearch.com In 5 Minutes or Less

HotStartSearch.com more of the same fake computer analysis software that promises to speed up and clean your PC, when it actually infests and slows down your PC. This malware is installed via Trojans that will then scare you with error messages until you download the program. Once installed, the spyware will run fake virus scans with results that are loaded with warnings, and will prompt you to purchase a 'full version' to remove all the problems found. This is one giant scam to try and steal your money. Don't fall for the tricks of these hackers. We have to remove HotStartSearch.com to protect our financial data, our files, and our identity.

What makes this particular malware even more dangerous is that it will change the way your computer appears to function. The virus will change the appearance of the contents of your folders, and will make your PC appear to start in safe mode. It will do whatever it can to make you think that your hard drive is completely corrupt. Your legitimate programs will not run the way they used to, and you will be bombarded with serious-looking warnings.

Here are some examples of these warnings you will encounter:

"Windows detected a hard drive problem. A hard drive error occurred while starting the application."
"Windows cannot find notepad. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search."
"Windows detected a hard drive problem. Scanning for hard drive errors... Hard drive scan helps to detect and resolve hard drive problems and system performance issues."
Once you attempt to close out of the warning messages, the fake scans start, and you won't have a chance to use your PC normally ever again, until you uninstall HotStartSearch.com. You will encounter plenty of alerts such as 'Critical Error', 'Windows - No Disk', and 'Low Disk Space'. What may seem purely annoying is actually a serious problem which can potentially rob you of your money and identity. This is why we have to get this bug off of our system.

To get rid of HotStartSearch.com, we can do so manually or automatically. Manual removal is only recommended for advanced users, because it involves editing the central area of our PC, our registry. If a mistake is made there, then fixing our PC becomes a much more expensive, drawn-out process. Having said that, manual removal means you will have to edit your HKCU folder for corrupt registry values associated with the virus. Then you will have to delete DLL and LNK files left behind by the malware install. After that you will remove related files and folders, and cancel any processes running in the background associated with the virus. You can find the complete file listing at my website.

Manual removal is tricky, and can end up costing you hundreds in technician fees if you get something wrong. That is why I suggest automatic removal tools. There are programs specifically designed to conduct a HotStartSearch.com removal. In a matter of minutes your PC will be rid of this program, and the best part of all, is that few automatic removal tools that I suggest will also protect you in the future, against the next mutations of this and other new viruses. It's a no-brainer.

Sick and tired of viruses like this one threatening your safety and security? Remove HotStartSearch.com today and regain your clean, fast PC.