Remove Movix Hub Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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If you encounter the dubious presence of Movix Hub on your computer, consider the device infected. This program is “the ultimate movie and TV database”, according to its developers. They seem to be the only people who think so though, because according to us and all PC users who ended up stuck with Movix Hub, this is a potentially unwanted adware program. What does that mean? It means Movix Hub is a PC virus and it exposes your device as well as you personal information to numerous risks. The parasite has as official website which does appear to be quite legitimate. However, a closer look reveals that half of the options the page supposedly offers you, don’t work. Also, if you take some time to check the Terms of Service, you will notice a whole bunch of inconveniences considering Movix Hub. “The site/extension MAY collect or store information about the web pages you visit and your activity on them” – which practically means the parasite WILL steal about as much personal data as it possibly could unless you react on time and uninstall it. Non only is Movix Hub an enormous threat to your privacy, it is also annoying beyond belief as it constantly bombards you with the pesky  Movix Hub commercials.

How did I get infected with?

Even though you could have installed it yourself from the Movix Hub official website, you probably didn’t. Being adware, this thing infiltrates machines applying mostly secretive and stealthy techniques. That means the parasite usually doesn’t waste time waiting for your permission and instead sneaks in behind your back. We don’t have to go into detail about all dangers such a devious behavior hides, do we? Just imagine there’s a couple of Trojan horses and some other similar infections on your computer that you don’t have a clue about. Could you also imagine the chaos that would follow? Our advice is to stay away from unverified websites and never download software off of such pages. Recently, bundled freeware has been considered the most popular distribution method for all kinds of infections so you should always be extremely careful when installing a package of programs. Opt for the the advanced/custom option in the Setup Wizard and take your time to make sure you’re the one in control of the software that enters your machine.

Why are these ads dangerous?

First of all, regardless of the fact it’s promoted as beneficial, the Movix Hub application is utterly useless. It was created to serve one purpose only – generate web traffic thus gaining money for its developers. How does that correspond to all the useful features Movix Hub originally promised you? It does not. The minute it infiltrates your device, Movix Hub adds a malicious browser extension to Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Then it injects all your trusty browsers with commercials, discounts, banners and pop ups till a point everything you see online is advertisements. They are so incredibly intrusive that even seeing your PC screen will become quite a struggle, let alone doing anything online. What makes the ads unwanted though is the fact they lead to sponsored and possibly corrupted websites so as long as Movix Hub keeps spewing out commercials in your face, you’re always one careless click away from installing malware. In addition, the virus collects your browsing-related information so hackers can use it later on to generate profit. The Movix Hub parasite might even try to trick you into installing more infections presented as useful toolbars, program updates, etc. To top it all, the virus slows down your computer till it’s practically unusable. Are you already convinced that Movix Hub could cause you damage? Even though Movix Hub is supposed to provide you movies and trailers, in reality it only provides you a rich variety of issues. To get rid of this malicious thing manually, please follow the detailed instruction guide you will find down below.

How Can I Remove Movix Hub Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Movix Hub infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall Movix Hub from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete Movix Hub from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Movix Hub from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall Movix Hub from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Movix Hub program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove Movix Hub from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Movix Hub Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.