Feed.streaming-time.com Redirect

What is feed.streaming-time.com?

feed.streaming-time.com is a fake search engine that supposedly allows users to access free live radio stations (online) and enjoy an enhanced browsing experience. This search engine may seem legitimate and useful, and yet developers promote it using a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and browser hijacker called StreamingTime.

Typically, browser-hijacking apps are installed unintentionally and modify browser settings. Furthermore, StreamingTime and feed.streaming-time.com record data relating to users' browsing activity.

StreamingTime targets Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, and it promotes the fake search engine. When installed, it assigns feed.streaming-time.com as the search engine, homepage, and new tab URL options. These changes may not seem important, however, users are unable to undo them (not in the usual way).

StreamingTime reassigns browser settings when attempts are made to change them. Therefore, users cannot revert these changes as long as the StreamingTime is installed, and they are forced to visit feed.streaming-time.com when they use a hijacked browser.

Furthermore, once a search query is entered, users are redirected to search.yahoo.com, a legitimate Yahoo search engine. This makes feed.streaming-time.com useless and redundant. As mentioned above, StreamingTime and feed.streaming-time.com record data relating to browsing activity.

This can include IP addresses, keystrokes, search queries, geo-locations, URLs of visited websites, and so on. Some of the data might contain personal details that are shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), who generate revenue by misusing private information.

These data tracking apps can cause problems relating to privacy/browsing safety, or worse, identity theft. We strongly recommend that you uninstall StreamingTime immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	StreamingTime 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.
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The internet is full of browser hijackers (including MovieCharm, Your Easy Emails, SearchMood, etc.) that are promoted as 'useful apps', however, most provide none of the features promised or any useful functionality. They are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.

Having these apps installed can lead to problems relating to security and privacy. In addition, browser hijackers and fake search engines might cause misleading redirects to other dubious sites.

How did StreamingTime install on my computer?

Like most browser hijackers, StreamingTime can be downloaded from its official website, however, these apps are usually installed without users' direct permission. Software developers often trick users into installing PUAs using "bundling", a deceptive marketing method used to install various PUAs together with regular software by hiding them in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar options/settings. In some cases, browser hijackers are installed via intrusive advertisements. Furthermore, many users click these ads or skip software installation steps without checking the settings or options. This careless behaviour is the most common reason for inadvertent installation of browser hijackers and other PUAs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Be cautious when browsing the internet and installing and downloading software. Avoid using third party downloaders, torrents, and other similar programs to download software. Use official and trustworthy websites, and direct links only. Check all available "Custom", "Advanced", and other settings/options when installing software.

Opt-out of unwanted offers to install various apps (PUAs) or other "useful" tools, and only then finish the installation. Bear in mind that developers invest many resources into advertisement design, but many are rogue and redirect users to unwanted/untrustworthy websites (pornography, gambling, adult dating, etc.).

If you encounter these redirects, check the list of installed applications/browser plug-ins, add-ons, and extensions. Remove any suspicious entries immediately. If your computer is already infected with StreamingTime, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Screenshot of StreamingTime browser hijacker app:

Website promoting StreamingTime browser hijacker:

Another site promoting Streaming Time browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is feed.streaming-time.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall StreamingTime application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove feed.streaming-time.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove StreamingTime browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove feed.streaming-time.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove feed.streaming-time.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

StreamingTime 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, "StreamingTime"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications that cause browser redirects to the feed.streaming-time.com website, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

StreamingTime browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

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://feed.streaming-time.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 "Search".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the streamingtime 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 "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "StreamingTime" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, look for a "StreamingTime" browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.feed.streaming-time.com) below the “Open a specific or set of pages” option. If present, click on the three vertical dots icon and select “Remove”.

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 engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list, look for "feed.streaming-time.com", and when located, click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Remove from list".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the streamingtime 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 on "Extensions" and remove "StreamingTime", as well as all 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, disable "StreamingTime" remove hxxp://feed.streaming-time.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: "feed.streaming-time.com"
Right-click on the found preferences and select "Reset" to restore default values.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with streamingtime 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 streamingtime 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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