Hi.ru

Hi.ru is a URL that has been associated with unwanted symptoms on affected computers. Computer users have reported that, after installing a new program, their website's homepage and default search engine may be changed to Hi.ru automatically. Hi.ru may load as soon as their Web browsers start up, and they may be directed to this Web page constantly while trying to browse the Web. Hi.ru is associated with PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) that may be installed as Web browser extensions after installing other content on the affected computer. Content associated with Hi.ru may affect most Web browsers on the market, including the most chosen Web browsers on the Windows operating system, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and – on Windows 10 – Microsoft Edge. Content associated with Hi.ru is not considered threatening. Removing this type of content will stop all symptoms related to Hi.ru immediately.

Problems that may be Linked to Hi.ru

There are several problems that may ben related to Hi.ru. PUPs associated with Hi.ru may cause some of the following issues:

• PUPs associated with Hi.ru may be linked to pop-up windows and messages on affected Web browsers. These windows may include the Hi.ru website itself or content related in some way with this URL.
• PUPs associated with Hi.ru may change the affected Web browser's homepage and other default websites to Hi.ru automatically. Some changed websites may include the affected Web browser's default search engines and list of bookmarks or favorite websites.
• PUPs linked to Hi.ru may be associated with performance issues. These types of PUPs may cause affected Web browsers to become slower than normal, freeze, crash or get stuck without warning. They also may affect website loading time significantly.
• PUPs associated with Hi.ru may be associated with high volumes of advertising material being displayed on the affected Web browser, and may interrupt the computer users' activity and make it hard to use the affected Web browser normally.

To stop these problems, PC security researchers recommend removing any PUPs associated with Hi.ru. These PUPs may present themselves in the form of Web browser extensions or add-ons that may enter your computer bundled with other software.

How PUPs Associated with Hi.ru may Enter a Computer

PUPs associated with Hi.ru may be installed after computer users install a new program on their machines. While installing these programs, computer users may be prompted to install a Web browser extension or some other component offering some kind of useful service. In fact, most of these types of components are specifically designed to make money at the expense of the affected computer and may cause numerous issues on the affected Web browser. These types of PUPs may generate significant revenue through advertising and affiliate marketing, forcing computer users to view advertisements repeatedly, visit certain websites constantly and view affiliate marketing content. PUPs associated with Hi.ru also may gather data about the affected computer and the computer user's Web browsing habits, history and searches. PC security researchers strongly recommend exercising care when installing any new software. Computer users should take steps to ensure that only the content they want is installed and that no additional components are installed along with the new software.

If Hi.ru and its associated content are making it difficult to use your Web browser, you should find the PUP causing Hi.ru-related symptoms and remove it immediately with the help or a reliable security program. It may be necessary to uninstall these types of PUPs using the Windows Control Panel 'Add and Remove Program.' You also may need to undo any changes made to the affected Web browser's settings manually.

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