Fast Start Removal Guide

Do you know what Fast Start is?

Fast Start is a browser extension that is classified as a potentially unwanted application because it is closely linked to various browser hijackers out there. If you notice that Fast Start is present on your system, it is likely that some other internet-based infection is running on your PC as well. In order to avoid any more potentially detrimental infections infiltrating your operating system out researchers at Spyware-Techie.com highly advise you to remove Fast Start. We have put up a detailed removal guide that is provided within the article. If you wish to find out more about Fast Start and various ways how it could be avoided read on.

It was noticed that in most cases Fast Start is spread bundled with various browser hijackers. Often hijackers like qone8.com, istart123.com, v9.com and a few others often come with Fast Start. Thus, as mentioned earlier, Fast Start is a major indication that your system is running another internet-based infection. Because of this it is recommended to implement a trustworthy antimalware tool as it can detect and remove any potentially unwanted applications or dubious installers. Furthermore, you should download all your software only from official websites because official vendors do not tend to fill up their installers with various dubious applications.Fast Start Removal GuideFast Start screenshot
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While testing Fast Start in our lab, we have noticed that this particular application only affects the Mozilla Firefox browser. It means that the extension will only be installed on this browser. But we have also found out that Fast Start is most likely a variation of a potentially unwanted application that is known as Quick Start and is compatible with Google Chrome as well. It might not take long until Fast Start will be affecting Google Chrome and maybe Internet Explorer.

Once the extension is installed onto your browser, you will see a customized new tab page. It will display eight thumbnails with most popular websites and a Google search field. It might seem useful at first but due to Fast Start being linked to various browser hijackers we do not recommend clicking on any of thumbnails as it could turn out to be harmful to your PC. The only thing that you should be clicking on is the removal button of Fast Start.

Manual removal of Fast Start could be quite an annoying task as you will have to remove the extension from each browser and reset their settings. Unfortunately, these steps might not ensure that your system is entirely clean. Often various internet-based applications leave various leftovers on your system that should be removed if you wish to maintain a secure and clean system. Manual removal is possible if you know how to identify potentially unwanted files, folders, or registry entries. If you wish to remove Fast Start and any other infection from your PC in a timely manner we suggest using a reliable antimalware tool.

How to remove Fast Start from your PC

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open your browser and tap Alt+T.
  2. Now select Add-ons.
  3. Select and remove the Fast Start browser extension.

Remove from Google Chrome

  1. Open your browser and tap Alt+F.
  2. Then select Settings.
  3. Now select Extensions.
  4. Click the trash can icon to remove the Quick Start (another name for Fast Start) Extension.

How to reset your browser settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Tap Alt+H and select Troubleshooting information.
  2. In the presented new tab select Restart Firefox.
  3. Confirm your selection by clicking Restart Firefox in the pop-up box.
  4. Click Finish.

Google Chrome

  1. Tap Alt+F and select Settings.
  2. Now scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Show advanced settings.
  3. Again scroll down until you see Reset browser settings section.
  4. Now click Reset browser.
  5. Click Reset in the pop-up box.

In non-techie terms:

Although Fast Start is not a malicious and aggressive application that could cause actual damage to your PC, it is important to realize that often applications like Fast Start could turn out to be the cause of other infections are infiltrating your system. You must remove Fast Start if you want to keep your system clean. If you do not wish to carry out a manual removal, please follow the instructions below.