The document provides instructions for removing the ALHEA.COM browser hijacker from an infected computer. It describes ALHEA.COM as a typical browser hijacker that replaces users' homepage and search engine by modifying browser settings without permission. It does this by disguising itself as a legitimate system file and adding code to system folders. The instructions then provide a 5-step process to remove ALHEA.COM: 1) examine LAN and proxy settings, 2) examine DNS settings, 3) examine the Windows HOSTS file, 4) delete harmful browser add-ons, and 5) restart the computer. Following these steps will remove ALHEA.COM and prevent unwanted ads, redirects and security issues.

1. How to Remove Alhea.com
from Your Computer
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2. Why Alhea.com Replaces Users’
Homepage and Search Engine
• As a typical browser hijacker, ALHEA.COM attacks
many Internet browsers such as Google Chrome,
Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. It can change
default browser settings and replace original start page
and search engine without asking for any permission. To
get into the target system, the unknown search provider
disguises as a legit system file and hides in spam email
attachments or unauthorized free shares. ALHEA.COM
hijacker adds new codes to several system folders like
boot-up folder and Registry Editor. As a result, it will run
automatically each time you launch the computer.

3. • Without doubt, ALHEA.COM forces you to make
searches with its own search bar. But then you’ll find it
rather disappointed. The fake search engine adds many
sponsored links in the search results. Besides you could
be redirected to commercial websites when trying to
open new tabs or access desired pages. This is really
annoying. You would be unable to browse the web and
get useful information as before. Moreover, ALHEA.COM
redirect could even generate unknown ads on the screen
when you surf the Internet. You’d better pay much
attention under such circumstance. To stop unwanted
troubles, it’s wise to remove ALHEA.COM redirect
malware instantly.

4. ALHEA.COM Virus Is a Big Trouble
:
• 1. It is a risky Trojan virus that penetrates into your system secretly;
• 2. It adds harmful files or scripts to major part of the system;
• 3. It could cut off the access to the installed antivirus software;
• 4. It may bring in spyware or other privacy-invasive malware;
• 5. It keeps mutating and updating all the time;
• 6. It steals your privacy and compromises your security.

5. How to Remove Alhea.com from
Your Computer

6. 1: Examine local LAN settings.
• a. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet >
Internet Options.
• b. Move to Connections tab and click LAN settings
button.
• c. At Proxy server session, unselect “Use a proxy server
for your LAN (these settings will not apply to dial-up or
VPN connections)” and click OK.

7. 2: Examine DNS settings.
• a. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center > Local Area Connection.
• b. At Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
• c. Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IP V6) and click
Properties. At the pop-up window, select Obtain DNS server
address automatically and click OK to apply the change.

8. 3: Examine Windows HOSTS file.
• a. Double click My Computer. Put in
C:WINDOWSsystem32driversetc at the address bar
and hit Enter.
• b. Right click on hosts file and open it with Notepad.
• c. The hosts file should be “127.0.0.1 localhost” in
Windows XP and “127.0.0.1 localhost ::1” in Windows
Vista/7. Remove extra files and save changes.

9. 4: Delete harmful browser add-ons.
• a. Click Start Control Panel Network and
Internet Manage browser add-ons.
• b. Delete all futile browser add-ons added
by ALHEA.COM Virus.

10. • 5: Restart the computer normally to apply
all changes.

11. For more removal details
• refer to:
• http://guides.uufix.com/how-to-remove-
alhea-com-from-your-computer/