How to remove Izito.it Hijacker

What is Izito.it

Izito.it – is a simple website, which is act like a normal website with its own search engine, bookmarks to popular websites. It spreads a special module, that acts like a browser helper object (BHO). However, this useful functionality is bundled with unwanted redirect to Izito.it that provides search bar with drop-down list of suggestions. This list is used for placing promoted links among organic search results, and they are often not related to the search terms. Also Izito.it may display various ads. We recommend to remove Izito.it from computer.

There are two solutions of this problem. One is to use special Removal Tool. Removal Tools delete all instances of malware by few clicks and help user to save time. Or you can use Manual Removal Guide. Manual Removal Guides help user to remove malware manually. This method needs time and knowledge at IT sphere.

Izito.it Removal Guide

1. Download Izito.it Removal Tool.
2. Remove Izito.it from Windows (7, 8, 8.1, Vista, XP, 10) or Mac OS.
3. Remove Izito.it from browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari).
4. What should you do if Izito.it won’t uninstall.
5. How to protect PC from future infections.

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Manual Izito.it Removal Guide

Below is step-by-step instructions to remove Izito.it from Windows and Mac computers. Follow this steps carefully and uninstall it from Control Panel, remove malicious browser extensions from browsers and remove files and folders belonging to Izito.it.

Uninstall Izito.it from Windows or Mac

Windows 7/Vista:

1. Click Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Click Uninstall a program (if computer’s settings are sorted by Category);
   Click Programs and Features (if computer’s settings are sorted by Icons);
4. Find programs potentially related to Izito.it;
5. Click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or wait until program will be uninstalled.

Windows 8/8.1:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Search (If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, then click Search.);
2. Enter control panel in the search box, then tap or click Control Panel;
3. Under View by: select Large Icons, then tap or click Programs and features;
4. Find programs potentially related to Izito.it;
5. Tap or click the program, then tap or click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or wait until program will be uninstalled.

Windows 10:

1. Tap or click Start and choose Settings;
2. In opened menu choose System;
3. Under System menu tap or click Apps & features tab;
4. Find Izito.it and other suspicious programs that can be related to it;
5. Tap or click on the program, then tap or click Uninstall;
6. Confirm action by clicking Uninstall.

Windows XP:

1. Click Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs;
4. Find programs potentially related to Izito.it and click on them;
5. Click to Remove;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or wait until program will be uninstalled.

Mac OS:

1. On the Finder menu click Go;
2. On the right side choose Applications;
3. Locate Izito.it;
4. Move it to trash bin;
5. Follow on-screen instructions;

Izito.it won’t uninstall:

Sometimes, some malicious process or service won’t allow user to uninstall Izito.it or remove is files. In such case, you can boot Windows in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with networking go to Control Panel and try to uninstall Izito.it. Safe Mode does not allow malicious processes or services to start with Windows.

Learn how to boot in Safe Mode in different versions of Windows.

How to reset browser settings?

After removing malware, we recommend to reset browser settings to default.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome;
2. a) Click on Options Icon or press Alt+E, Alt+F, then click Settings;
   b) Type “chrome://settings/” in address bar;
3. Click a link Show advanced settings;
4. Turn down and click Reset settings;
5. Click Reset.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer;
2. Press Alt, click Tools, or Click on Gear Icon;
3. Click Internet Options;
4. Click Advanced tab;
5. Click Reset;
6. Mark Delete Personal Settings, Click Reset.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox;
2. a) Press Alt+H, then click Troubleshooting Information;
   b) Type “about:support” in address bar;
3. At the Right-Top Corner click Reset Firefox;
4. Click Reset Firefox.

How to prevent malware infection?

Izito.it, like many unwanted programs, needs a sneaky infiltration method. The most known method is “bundling”. It is the most exploitable method because of its effectiveness. Many users install free or share software by clicking “Next” buttons, without reading installation’s text.

To prevent malware installation, pay attention to every step of installation process. Choose custom and advanced setup settings, so you can disable malware installation (unmark checkboxes with additional software).