How to remove GetFormsOnline browser hijacker
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is GetFormsOnline?
GetFormsOnline is a rogue application that supposedly provides access to various official application forms. Many users believe that GetFormsOnline is a legitimate and useful application, however, research shows that it often infiltrates systems without users' permission.
Furthermore, GetFormsOnline stealthily modifies Internet browser settings and collects various data types. For these reasons, this rogue application is classed as unwanted program and a browser hijacker.
More about GetFormsOnline
GetFormsOnline modifies the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox default search engine, new tab URL, and homepage options by assigning them to hp.myway.com. In addition, this application reassigns these settings when users attempt to change them.
Therefore, returning browsers to their previous states becomes impossible and users are continually redirected to hp.myway.com without their consent, significantly diminishing the Internet browsing experience.
Furthermore, GetFormsOnline continually monitors Internet browsing activity by recording information that might be personally identifiable including search queries entered into Internet search engines, URLs visited, pages viewed, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (to determine geographic locations), and other recorded information (which is shared with third parties).
This information might contain private details that third parties misuse to generate revenue, thus causing serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Therefore, you should uninstall GetFormsOnline from your computer immediately.
| Name | GetFormsOnline browser hijacker |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Symptoms | Manipulated Internet browser(s) settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). User's are forced to visit hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Similarities with other apps of this type
Mindspark Interactive Network company (developers of GetFormsOnline) has released dozens of identical rogue applications under different names including AtoZManuals, FileShareFanatic, and Gaming Assassin - these are just some examples from many.
Research shows that although these applications offer different features, they have identical behavior. Rather than enabling the functions promised, GetFormsOnline, and other browser hijackers, collect private data and cause unwanted browser redirects.
Their only purpose is to generate revenue for the developers and all claims to improve Internet browsing experience are merely attempts to trick users to install.
How did hp.myway.com install on my computer?
GetFormsOnline has an official download website, however, this website is also distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling" (stealth installation of unwanted apps with regular software). Therefore, many users install this application inadvertently without their consent.
Research shows that users often rush the download/installation processes and skip virtually all steps. Aware of this, developers hide bundled programs within "Custom/Advanced" settings of the download or installation processes. Skipping this section often leads to inadvertent installation of bogus programs.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Potentially unwanted programs are usually distributed using the bundling method. Therefore, closely analyze each step of the download/installation processes. Furthermore, decline all offers to download or install additional applications.
Website promoting GetFormsOnline browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is hp.myway.com?
- STEP 1. Uninstall GetFormsOnline application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove hp.myway.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove GetFormsOnline browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove hp.myway.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove hp.myway.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
GetFormsOnline browser hijacker removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window: look for any recently-installed suspicious applications (for example, "GetFormsOnline Internet Explorer..."), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling unwanted programs that cause browser redirects to the hp.myway.com website, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
GetFormsOnline browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove browser redirects (Windows):
Video showing how to remove GetFormsOnline using Combo Cleaner (MacOS):
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://hp.myway.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer. You can also enter about: blank to open a blank page when you start Internet Explorer.
Change your default search engine:
Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". In the opened window, select "Search Providers", set "Google", "Bing", or any other preferred search engine as your default and then remove "myway".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the getformsonline browser hijacker, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "GetFormsOnline", and other recently-installed suspicious add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.
Change your homepage:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, click "set pages", hover your mouse over MyWay and click the x symbol. Now, you can add your preferred website as your homepage.
Change your default search engine:
To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search" section, click "Manage Search Engines...", remove "myway" and add or select your preferred domain.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the getformsonline browser hijacker, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions" and remove "GetFormsOnline", and other recently-installed browser plug-ins.
Change your homepage:
To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://hp.myway.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.
Change your default search engine:
In the URL address bar, type about:config and press Enter.
Click "I'll be careful, I promise!".
In the search filter at the top, type: "myway"
Right-click on the found preferences and select "Reset" to restore default values.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with getformsonline browser hijacker removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...
In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.
In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.
In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Change your homepage and new tab settings:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".
Change your default Internet search engine:
To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon 
near it and select "Disable".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the getformsonline browser hijacker, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of forcing users visit hp.myway.com website?
The creators of this page aim to increase the number of visitors/users because it allows them to generate more revenue.
Is visiting hp.myway.com a threat to my privacy?
In some cases, fake search engines gather browsing-related and even sensitive information. It can cause issues related to online privacy, browsing safety, and other problems.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
In most cases, browsers get hijacked via deceptive advertisements, fake installers, notifications from untrustworthy websites, software bundles, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove GetFormsOnline browser hijacker?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove all browser-hijacking applications. If multiple browser hijackers are present, it may be necessary to remove all of them at once since they can be designed to reinstall one another. Combo Cleaner does that automatically.
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