Resolving the Startup Browser Issue and Blocking Unwanted Sites

Many users have encountered the peculiar problem of their browser automatically launching to unfamiliar or unsafe websites upon startup. I recently experienced this myself, where my system briefly flashed a Command Prompt window and redirected me to “ururgisha.net.” Thankfully, I was able to resolve the issue effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how I did it, which may assist others facing the same frustrating scenario.

Step 1: Investigate the Windows Registry for Startup Entries

The first action I took was to check the Windows Registry for any suspicious entries that might have been set to run at startup.

1. Open the Registry Editor: I pressed Win + R, typed regedit, and pressed Enter.
2. Locate the Relevant Path: I navigated to the following location:
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
3. Identify and Remove Suspicious Entries: Within this section, I found an entry that looked like this:
   "YourUserName" REG_SZ "cmd.exe /c start www.dongdonger.org".
   I right-clicked on the entry and selected Delete.

Step 2: Review the Task Scheduler for Any Malicious Tasks

Next, I turned my attention to the Task Scheduler to see if there were any active tasks that might be launching the unwanted browser window.

1. Access Task Scheduler: Again, I used Win + R, typed taskschd.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to Task Scheduler Library: I browsed through the tasks listed in the library.
3. Evaluate the Tasks: I discovered a task named after my username. Upon right-clicking it and checking Properties, I found it was set to run cmd.exe /c start www.dongdonger.org.
4. Delete the Task: I removed this task entirely by right-clicking on it and selecting Delete.

Step 3: Restart Your Computer

After completing these steps, I restarted my computer to verify whether the issue had been resolved.

• Upon reboot, I was pleased to find that the browser no longer redirected to any strange site upon startup!

This approach worked wonders in my situation, and I hope it serves as a helpful guide for anyone dealing with similar issues. Taking the time to clear out unwanted entries can drastically