After you remove malicious software from an infected computer, the user still experiences problems. When the user opens the browser, it redirects to compromised websites. You need to troubleshoot…

The system's hosts file, while a common target for malware to redirect traffic, is not listed among the correct troubleshooting areas for this specific exam question's answer set.

Browser proxy settings are often exploited by malware to redirect web traffic, but they are not included in the specified correct investigation areas for persistent browser redirection after initial malware removal.

The Windows Action Center (now Security and Maintenance) provides a centralized location for security and maintenance alerts, and investigating it can reveal persistent malware activity or system vulnerabilities contributing to ongoing browser problems and redirection.

Malicious software can manipulate a browser's security zone settings to lower the security level for compromised websites or add them to trusted zones, allowing unwanted scripts or further redirections to persist.

Malware frequently alters the browser's home page or startup page settings to automatically open specific, often compromised, websites upon launch, directly causing the reported redirection problem.