Remove TheaterMax Ads from Chrome/FF/IE

 

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TheaterMax is categorized as PUP and adware. This potentially unwanted program sneaks into your computer without you even realizing it, and then proceeds to wreak all kinds of havoc. Shortly after infection, it starts to flood you with a never-ending waterfall of pop-up ads, which appear every time you try to browse the web. If you think the ads aren’t so bad, think again. Due to the incessant bombardment, your computer’s performance will slow down to a crawl and your system will experience frequent crashes. Also, do not be fooled into clicking on them! The ads are highly unreliable and will only cause you more trouble. The only way, to get rid of the annoyance and the potential dangers, is to delete TheaterMax altogether. Coincidently, this is what experts advise you to do as soon as you find out this program has invaded your system.

How did I get infected with?

When it comes to infecting your computer, TheaterMax has an entire array of tricks up its sleeve. Yes, the program requires your approval before its installation, but it’s so sly at getting it that you won’t even know you let it in, until the ads start popping up. More often than not, the application resorts to using spam email attachments, corrupted links, and corrupted websites, as a means to enter. It can also pose as a false system or program update. However, its preferred method of infection involves the use of freeware as it provides possibly the easiest access point. Most users pay little to no attention during its installation process and end up agreeing to all of the terms and conditions, without reading them first. That’s a magnificent idea, if you want to end up with adware like TheaterMax. If you don’t, then be more attentive and you might avoid it.

Why are these ads dangerous?

TheaterMax is an ad-supported application. In order to continue its existence, the program has to generate pay-per-click revenue for the third parties behind it. After it successfully infects your PC, the application lays low for a while and observes you. It monitors your browsing habits so as to get a better idea of what your preferences include, what you like and dislike. Once it gets to know you, it knows which ads would have a better shot at sparking your interest and result in a click, i.e. profit. Unfortunately, that’s not the only reason it keeps an eye on you. The program is designed to keep track of every move you make, catalog it, and then send the collected data to the aforementioned individuals. Don’t gamble with your private information! Are you willing to hand your personal and financial data to unknown malicious people? Because if you allow TheaterMax to stay into your system, that’s what going to happen. Delete this intrusive and harmful application as soon as you possibly can. You won’t regret it.

How Can I Remove TheaterMax Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the TheaterMax 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 TheaterMax from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete TheaterMax from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove TheaterMax from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall TheaterMax from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the TheaterMax 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 TheaterMax 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 TheaterMax 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.