How to uninstall QuickPhotoEdit browser hijacker?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is hp.myway.com?
Developed by the Mindspark Interactive Network, QuickPhotoEdit is a piece of dubious software, presented as a great tool to edit photos, convert files, and search the Internet. Following successful installation, QuickPhotoEdit stealthily modifies web browser settings and tracks users' browsing activity.
In addition, QuickPhotoEdit often infiltrates systems without express user permission. Therefore, QuickPhotoEdit is categorized as a browser hijacker and a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).
Browser hijackers primarily target Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and other popular browsers. This rogue software operates by reassigning browsers' default search engine, homepage and new tab/window URLs - to the addresses of fake search engines. QuickPhotoEdit also makes these modifications to browsers in order to promote hp.myway.com.
To elaborate how this affects browsing: every single search query typed into the URL bar and new tab/window opened - redirect to hp.myway.com. Therefore, users are forced to continually visit hp.myway.com without their consent, thereby diminishing the browsing experience.
Fake search engines are seldom capable of providing search results, so they tend to redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing and other legitimate ones. Furthermore, users are unable to recover their browsers as browser hijackers automatically reset any user-made changes, if access to the browser's settings is permitted at all.
What is more, QuickPhotoEdit records various information relating to users' browsing activity, including: Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, websites visited, search queries typed, pages viewed, etc.
This data can contain personally identifiable information and browser hijacker developers usually share it with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), intent on similarly misusing it for profit. Presence of a data-tracking software on systems can lead to serious privacy issues and even identity theft.
To summarize, rogue applications, like QuickPhotoEdit - pose a threat to device and personal safety. Hence, it is crucial to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.
| Name | QuickPhotoEdit browser hijacker |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Detection Names | Avast (Win32:UnwantedSig [PUP]), Emsisoft (Application.WebToolbar (A)), ESET-NOD32 (Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch.BA Potentially U), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent.gen), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Browser Extension(s) | QuickPhotoEdit |
| Supposed Functionality | Photo editing and file format conversion |
| Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
| Promoted Domain | hp.myway.com |
| Serving IP Address (hp.myway.com) | 23.63.166.33 |
| 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. |
Mindspark Interactive Network has released countless browser hijackers identical to QuickPhotoEdit; e.g. ProductManualsPro, MyAudioTab, WatchMyTVShows - to name a few.
Browser hijackers typically offer different functionalities, however their behavior (i.e. modification of browser settings, promotion of fake search engines and browsing activity monitoring) - is the same. Despite how good the promised features may sound, they rarely work. In fact, this is true of practically all PUAs.
The only purpose of unwanted applications is to generate revenue for the developers. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs hijack browsers, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, cause undesirable redirects and collect private data.
How did QuickPhotoEdit install on my computer?
Some PUAs (e.g. QuickPhotoEdit) have "official" download webpages. These apps are also distributed together with various other products. This deceptive marketing method is called "bundling". Developers tend to conceal unwanted or malicious additions in the "Custom" or "Advanced" download/installation sections.
Hence, by rushing through download and installation processes (e.g. by ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, using pre-set options, etc.) - users risk inadvertently allowing dubious and/or bundled content into their devices. Once clicked on, intrusive ads can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without user permission.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is recommended to research software prior to download/installation. Only official and verified download channels should be used. Untrustworthy sources, e.g. unofficial and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders - commonly offer deceptive and/or bundled content.
It is strongly advised to exercise caution when downloading and installing software. Therefore, it is important to read terms, closely analyze each step/section, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, etc.
Intrusive adverts typically appear ordinary and harmless, however they redirect to questionable websites (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on). In case of encounters with such ads/redirects, users must inspect the system and immediately remove all suspect applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins from it.
If your computer is already infected with QuickPhotoEdit, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Installation setup of QuickPhotoEdit browser hijacker:
QuickPhotoEdit browser hijacker asking for various permissions on Google Chrome:
QuickPhotoEdit browser hijacker asking for various permissions on Mozilla Firefox:
Website promoting QuickPhotoEdit browser hijacker (Google Chrome):
Website promoting QuickPhotoEdit browser hijacker (Mozilla Firefox):
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Quick menu:
- What is hp.myway.com?
- STEP 1. Uninstall QuickPhotoEdit application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove hp.myway.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove QuickPhotoEdit 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.
QuickPhotoEdit 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, "QuickPhotoEdit Internet Explorer..."), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which 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.
QuickPhotoEdit 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://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 "hp.myway".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the quickphotoedit 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 "QuickPhotoEdit" 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 QuickPhotoEdit, look for a browser hijacker URL (hp.myway.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 "Ask Web Search" 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 quickphotoedit 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 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 "QuickPhotoEdit", 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 QuickPhotoEdit, 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: "extensionControlled"
Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the 
button.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with quickphotoedit 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 quickphotoedit 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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