Reset Browser Settings with Trojan Killer

Reset Browser Settings with Trojan Killer

Use Reset Browser Settings to undo changes made by adware or unwanted extensions—like a hijacked homepage, new-tab redirects, or a switched default search engine.

It can also restore proxy and HOSTS settings that malware sometimes tampers with.


What it fixes

  • Homepage, new-tab page, and default search engine

  • Extensions/add-ons that caused issues

  • Proxy settings and HOSTS file entries

  • Optional cleanup: cookies and browsing history

The tool resets settings only. It does not uninstall your browsers or delete personal files.


Open the tool

  • In Trojan Killer, click Reset Browser Settings (top-right toolbar),
    or launch the Reset Browser Settings shortcut from your desktop.

    Trojan Killer main window with pointer clicking the Reset Browser Settings icon in the top-right toolbar

Reset steps

  1. Choose browsers
    Click the browser icons you want to reset. A colored icon means selected. 

    Reset Browser Settings window with selectable browser icons and checkboxes (Start page, New tab, Search engine, Addons, etc.)

  2. Pick what to reset
    Check the options you need: Start page, New tab, Search engine, Addons, Cookies, History, Proxy settings, HOSTS.

    Recommended for hijacks: Start page, New tab, Search engine, Addons, Proxy settings, HOSTS.
    Leave Cookies/History unchecked if you want to keep site sessions.

  3. Run the reset
    Click Reset. Open browsers will close while changes are applied.

    Reset Browser Settings progress screen showing selected browser and items being restored


  4. Review the report
    When finished, a brief report shows what was fixed. You can open your browser and test right away.




After the reset

  • Reinstall only the extensions you trust from the official store.

  • If you use a company proxy, you may need to re-enter those settings.

  • If a site logs you out, just sign in again.

Idea

Tips

  • If the problem returns, run a Full scan in Trojan Killer to remove the program that keeps changing your settings.

  • For the Portable Edition, run the tool the same way while the USB is connected.


If anything still looks off after a reset, send Support a short description plus a screenshot of your browser’s settings page—we’ll help you sort it fast.


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