Remove ClickMovieSearch

Simple methods to delete ClickMovieSearch from PC

ClickMovieSearch is identified as browser hijacker application or potentially unwanted programs which upon getting installed on the system makes various unwanted changes into the browser settings in order to promote a dubious search engine. Despite this, this browser hijacker is also capable to collect details related to users browsing habits. It is mainly programmed to poison your search results and increase the traffic of its partner websites.

As a rule, browser hijacker changes the installed browser settings such as the address of the default search engine, new tab URLs and homepage and assigns clickmoviesearch.com. What’s more, whenever user performs a web search via URL bar they get redirected to this domain. Moreover, the created search engines are unable to provide usual search results so they redirect you to other legitimate ones.

It is not an exception. Furthermore, these browser hijackers can deny any changes made by user to their internet browsers and restrict them to access to the browsers setting. As we mentioned earlier, that apps like ClickMovieSearch also have data tracking abilities which are used to spy user’s online browsing session. The collected details include IP addresses, viewed pages, geo-locations, entered search queries and other details.

Later on, all gathered details are shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) who misuse those data to generate revenue. Thus, by installing ClickMovieSearch browser hijackers, users might experience lots of problem related to online privacy, browsing safety, financial losses and even become victim of identity theft. So, eliminate all suspicious application and browser extensions as soon as possible from the system and browser.

Short description

Name: ClickMovieSearch

Type: Browser hijackers, unwanted new tab, redirect

Symptoms: new tab URL, homepage and search engine, changes to Windows registry, searched query filled with sponsored links, lots of ads and popup.

Infiltration: fake software updates, spam emails, software bundling, clicking on harmful links, visiting commercial website, sharing file via unsafe network and many more.

Supposed functionality: improved browsing experience

Damage: redirects to dubious websites, steal personal information (possibly privacy issues) or money loss.

Removal: In order to remove ClickMovieSearch, you are advised to use reliable anti-malware removal tool such as Spyhunter or you can follow given below removal instructions. 

Distribution of ClickMovieSearch:

1. Email spam campaigns: This dubious malware can get enter into your device from email spam messages which contain infectious file or attachments.
2. Porn or adult related websites: If you are watching porn videos regular from porn sites then you might lots of malicious infection in your computer.
3. Malicious ads or popup: This harmful malware can come in your PC from malicious ads or popup messages which are shown on your browser/desktop by unreliable websites.
4. Freeware or shareware: It can get install in your system from bundles of free software programs which users downloaded from undependable websites.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

To prevent infiltration of malware and other harmful programs, users are advised to be very careful while downloading and installing any program and avoid using third party installer, unofficial pages and other similar sources. Be attentive at the installation moment and never skip custom or advanced options as well as other similar settings of download/installation setups. Use only official websites and direct links for any programs download. Moreover, avoid clicking on ads that appear on questionable websites. Usually, those ads are designed to promote unwanted pages or even cause unwanted downloads or installations.

Remove ClickMovieSearch

Manual removal threat might be lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills. If you have much knowledge about PC then you can go through such removal process. On the other hand, you can use professional automatic malware removal tool such as Spyhunter to remove ClickMovieSearch and all this browser hijacker automatically from the 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 ClickMovieSearch:

Remove the related items of ClickMovieSearch 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 ClickMovieSearch 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 (ClickMovieSearch) 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 ClickMovieSearch 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 ClickMovieSearch 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 ClickMovieSearch 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 ClickMovieSearch 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 ClickMovieSearch (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.