One main difference between viruses and malware is that the latter attempts to modify your settings for the purpose of collecting and sending data to a third party.
If you are not sure about what is wrong with the browser, Anvi Repair Tool Browser has an option for repairing your browser . If this doesn't work, you can always roll back Windows to a pre-infected state. This time-saving tool is so effective that I now use it immediately when I detect an issue with internet .
Anvi Browser Repair Tool can help fix the following issues:
Restore title bar
Restore Internet Explorer homepage
Block Windows startup pop-up
Restore Explorer Security Item
Repair Network Associated Items
Enable Internet Options
Repair Windows Safe Startup Items
Unlock Registry Editor
Restore IE Default Security Item
Repair default path
Restore default agreement
Remove Content Advisor
Repair file associations
Repair Windows IFEO hijack
Empty Outlook Express title bar
Restore IE desktop icon
Set IE as default browser
Restore IE favorites
Restore right-click menu
Remove browser cookies
Clear browsing history
Clear BHO (Browser Helper Object) plug-ins
Restore WinSockLSP
Reset DNS settings
The interface of Anvi Repair Tool Browser might look very intimidating for some. However, that interface is very complete and not difficult to navigate through.