How to remove the Quicknewtab browser hijacker?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of app is Quicknewtab?
Quicknewtab is a browser hijacker that changes a web browser's settings. This application aims to promote quicknewtab.com - a fake search engine. Another detail about browser-hijacking apps is that users rarely download and install them knowingly.
Quicknewtab browser hijacker in detail
Quicknewtab sets quicknewtab.com as the homepage, default search engine, and new tab page. It forces users to use a fake search engine that shows results generated by Google, Bing, and possibly other search engines. Before redirecting users to bing.com, quicknewtab.com goes through my-search.com and trafficjunction.com - a couple of questionable URLs.
Fake search engines can open shady websites, show results generated by untrustworthy search engines, or include links to dubious pages in their results. It is also possible that Quicknewtab and (or) quicknewtab.com are designed to collect data.
| Name | Quicknewtab |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | Quicknewtab |
| Supposed Functionality | Improved browsing experience |
| Promoted URL | quicknewtab.com |
| Detection Names (quicknewtab.com) | Fortinet (Malware), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (quicknewtab.com) | 104.21.40.106 |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Symptoms | Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the 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 browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser hijackers in general
Quicknewtab is a browser-hijacking application designed to promote a fake search engine. Typically, apps of this type are promoted/distributed using questionable methods. Thus, users often install them unintentionally. More examples of browser hijackers are WebCouponSearch, TopSearchMaps, and TopCouponSearch.
How did Quicknewtab install on my computer?
Browser hijackers often are distributed using downloaders and installers for other programs (software bundles), advertisements, or fake installers downloaded from deceptive sites. They get downloaded/installed alongside other programs when "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings are not changed before downloading/installing those programs.
Advertisements can cause unwanted downloads or installations by executing certain scripts. They do that when users click on them. Either way, most users end up having their browsers hijacked without knowing how it happened.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Use official websites and direct links as sources for downloading any programs and files. Do not click on advertisements that show up on suspicious pages. Download or install programs only when unwanted apps included in downloaders or installers are no longer selected.
If your computer is already infected with Quicknewtab, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Quicknewtab.com redirects to bing.com via my-search.com and trafficjunction.com (GIF):
Deceptive website promoting Quicknewtab browser hijacker:
Notification informing about some of the capabilities of Quicknewtab browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is Quicknewtab?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Quicknewtab application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Quicknewtab browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove quicknewtab.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove quicknewtab.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Quicknewtab 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, "Quicknewtab"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the quicknewtab.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Quicknewtab browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove browser redirects:
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 "Quicknewtab" 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, disable "Quicknewtab", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.quicknewtab.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 "quicknewtab.com", 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 quicknewtab.com redirect, 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 plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and remove "Quicknewtab", 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 "Quicknewtab", remove hxxp://quicknewtab.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: "extensionControlled"
Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the 
button.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with quicknewtab.com redirect 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 quicknewtab.com redirect, 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 quicknewtab.com website?
The count of page visits determines how much money its creators will make. Thus, its creators are interested in making quicknewtab.com a visitable page.
Is visiting quicknewtab.com a threat to my privacy?
Quicknewtab.com and Quicknewtab browser hijacker can be designed to gather various information about their users. Collected information might be misused (for example, it may be sold to third parties).
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
A big part of browser hijackers is distributed by bundling them with other programs and using social engineering tactics like browser notifications, deceptive advertisements.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Quicknewtab browser hijacker?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can remove browser-hijacking applications. It is worth mentioning that browser hijackers can reinstall one another. In such cases, all of them must be removed at once (if there is more than one present).
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