Resolving Unwanted Browser Launches on Startup: A Personal Experience with “ururgisha.net”

If you’ve ever faced the frustration of your browser automatically redirecting to an unsafe site upon startup, you’re not alone. I encountered this exact scenario when I found my computer opening to the suspicious website “ururgisha.net” each time I booted up. Fortunately, I managed to resolve the issue effectively, and I’d like to share the steps I took in case anyone else is facing a similar dilemma.

Step 1: Inspecting the Windows Registry for Startup Entries

The first move was to check the Windows Registry for any unusual startup entries that might be causing the browser to launch unexpectedly. Here’s how I did it:

Accessing the Registry Editor: I pressed Win + R, typed in regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Navigating to the Right Path: I proceeded to the following directory:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Identifying and Removing the Malicious Entry: Within the list, I discovered an entry that matched the pattern of a launch command with “cmd.exe” linked to a suspicious URL. After carefully selecting it, I right-clicked and chose Delete to remove it from the registry.

This action eliminated the strange command that had been triggering the unwanted browser behavior.

Step 2: Checking the Task Scheduler for Irregular Tasks

Next, I turned my attention to the Task Scheduler, another common area where harmful tasks can be set to trigger on startup:

Opening Task Scheduler: I pressed Win + R once more, typed taskschd.msc, and pressed Enter.
Navigating Through the Scheduler Library: Once inside, I went to the “Task Scheduler Library.”
Finding Suspicious Tasks: I scrolled through the list and noticed a task that was named after my user name. This caught my attention.
Reviewing and Deleting the Task: Upon right-clicking the task, I selected Properties and checked the Actions tab, where I discovered it was also set to execute a command linked to the same unwanted URL. I promptly deleted the task by right-clicking on it and choosing Delete.