delta-homes.exe

Posted by Lisa Blanc on May 28, 2015

What is delta-homes.exe?

Delta-homes.exe is an executable file that will enter your computer together with a malicious browser hijacker. In case you have been infected with a browser hijacker, you will notice that something is not right at once. However, in some cases, the delta-homes.exe file might remain on your system after you have removed some potentially dangerous or unwanted applications. If you find delta-homes.exe running in the list of processes via Windows Task Manager, you have to remove it at once. There is a good chance that the presence of this file on your system could eventually lead to yet another severe infection, and then you will have to deal with multiple security threats. test Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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Where does delta-homes.exe come from?

As mentioned above, delta-homes.exe belongs to the Delta-Homes hijacker that first appeared around two years ago. Ever since then we have encountered multiple browser hijackers from the same group. All of them exhibited the same infection symptoms, and they have to be removed from the affected systems in the same manner.

Browser hijackers like Delta-Homes (and subsequently the delta-homes.exe files) usually arrive bundled with freeware and adware. Users download these malicious programs on their computers unwittingly because they often look for freeware apps on third-party file-sharing websites. Consequently, such browser hijackers like Qone8 Virus, NationZoom, Webssearches, and many others easily enter target systems.

You must have installed delta-homes.exe accidentally with some application you have found in the vast spaces of the Internet. However, this also means that delta-homes.exe is not the only malicious file out there you have to remove. You might as well scan your PC with the SpyHunter free scanner and find other dangerous programs that must be taken care of.

What does delta-homes.exe do?

The file delta-homes.exe itself does not do much. It simply enables the hijacker to function properly. What’s more, browser hijackers are not inherently evil as well. They simply collect information on your web browsing habits to display customized commercial advertisements.

The problem arises when cyber criminals decide to make use of Delta-Homes and other similar hijackers. Then they might become malware distribution tools and spying equipment. Consequently, delta-homes.exe would help cyber criminals collect personally non-identifiable information. Eventually, it could lead to grave computer infections.

How do I remove delta-homes.exe?

Needless to say, you must delete delta-homes.exe from your computer and everything related to it if you want to avoid serious security issues. You can kill the delta-homes.exe process via Windows Task Manager and then restore your browser settings following the instructions we have provided below.

However, do not forget that you should also scan your computer with a legitimate antispyware program. We have mentioned this before, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Manual removal cannot always take care of all the potential threats that are present in your system. Thus, relying on a licensed antispyware tool is always a good idea.

If you think that you need further assistance with malware removal, you can always contact us by leaving a comment. We will reply as soon as possible, and we will solve this problem together.