How to remove Watch-video.net

How to find and delete watch video adware

Threat Summary

Watch-video.net is another rough domain categorized as adware. This dubious domain is designed to tricks you into registering for its browser notifications by clicking ‘Allow’ button on ‘Shows Notifications’ or ‘Push Notifications’ popup as thus providing that you are not robots.

Also, the attackers behind nasty domain attempts to tricks you into installing PUAs, adware or malware in computer by delivering malicious ads or popups on browser. These malicious ads displayed by this rough domain run malicious codes to install infections. So, it is strongly recommended you to stop visiting this type of misleading websites and avoid clicking any ads/hyperlinks presented on such platforms.

However, it is possible to find and remove Watch-video.net or similar infections in your computer with our manual or automatic method. But before that, you can read about actually what this infection is, what it does, how did you get this malware in machine, and then you can go with our instructions to get rid of it.

watch video as adware – runs malicious advertisements campaigns

As mentioned, Watch-video.net website shows ‘Show Notifications’ or ‘Push Notifications’ popup on its platform and asks you to click on ‘Allow’ button to verify if you are not robot, to verify if you are 18+, to download a file, to watch a video, to access content of webpage, etc.

Once allowed or ‘Allow’ button is clicked, they will start running malicious advertisements campaigns and it won’t matter if your browser is opened or closed. It means these suspicious ads or popups can also be appeared on desktop even when browser is closed.

watch video adware delivers ads or popups in the form of banners, coupons, surveys, fake security alert, fake software updates and other types of advertisements. Some of these ads are designed to execute certain scripts to download/install potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), fake security software, or malware in your computer.

While some malicious advertisements by Watch-video.net virus redirects you to other misleading/shady websites that are designed to run malicious advertisements campaigns. These rough websites also contains some suspicious hyperlinks aims to redirect you to sponsored or insecure third-parties’ websites.

Once the attackers behind this malware attack gain access to your computer, they can make several unwanted modifications in browser’s settings and/or System’s settings. It can modify the default homepage, new tab URLs and search engine of your browser with addresses of some fake search engines.

Also, they can install some fake BHOs (browser helper objects), unwanted extensions, plug-ins, add-ons or toolbars in browser. These fake BHOs or unwanted extensions offer cybercriminals to monitor your online habits and collect your browsing-related data or other sensitive data.

They can share these collected data to other attackers or third parties to generate some revenue from them. In other words, this dubious malware is not safe for your online privacy & System security. So, it is important to find and remove Watch-video.net adware in computer as soon as possible to prevent System from further attacks.

How did you get watch video adware in Windows computer?

Software Bundling Method is mostly used mechanism by cybercriminals to spread PUAs, browser hijackers, adware or malware like 5billionthsearch.com in computers. These rough applications can be included in software packages which are downloaded/installed from unofficial websites, peer-to-peer files sharing network, fake software updaters, installers, downloaders, and other third parties’ sources.

However, it is possible to avoid the installation of browser hijackers, adware or malware that are included in software package. To do so, you should read terms & conditions given in software installation setup, choose ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ settings, untick all checkboxes associated with unnecessary programs, and then you can continue with installation to finish.

This way, you can remove all malicious additions or unnecessary programs included in software package and block them from installing. On other hand, PUAs or malware can also be downloaded/installed from malicious advertisements that are designed to run certain scripts.

So, you should be alert while browsing internet and avoid downloading/installing any applications from unofficial websites, stop clicking any hyperlinks/ads displayed by untrustworthy sources. Also, you should always choose ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ installation if you want to avoid browser hijackers, adware or malware.

System is already infected with Watch-video.net adware: What next?

Note that cybercriminals never notify actually when they will start infecting your machine, monitoring your online habits and collecting your browsing-related data or other sensitive data. So, it is your responsibility to be alert from any attacks.

As mentioned above, cybercriminals mostly use software bundling methods to spread PUAs, adware or malware. So, you should be alert while browsing internet and always try to download any applications from official sources or via direct links. Also, you should always choose ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ settings in software installation setup and remove all unnecessary programs by unticking their checkboxes in these settings.

If System is already infected with adware or malware like watch video, then you can go with our automatic method of malware removal to get rid of it. Here, automatic method means you can find all threats including latest malware in your computer with some powerful antivirus software, and then you can delete all detected threats or junk with just one-click.

After System scan is completed, please check if trouble is resolved or watch video related infections are removed, and if not, then you can re-scan your computer for malware or viruses with antivirus software to get rid of it. Also, you should keep up-to-date all software including antivirus software, Operating System and other software installed in computer.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Watch-video.net:

Remove the related items of Watch-video.net using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Watch-video.net issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Watch-video.net) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Watch-video.net removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter. In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Watch-video.net still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Watch-video.net plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”. Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Watch-video.net removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Watch-video.net (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications. Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.