TornTV is a legitimate application but might start initiating various potentially unwanted activities

TornTV is a program that can be easily downloaded from the Internet. However, security experts had to include it in the browser hijacker[1] category because it has started showing questionable activities. From first sight, it may look that the tool is legitimate and can help you to watch TV programs and download video files on your computer.
In fact, it does what it says. However, as soon as this potentially unwanted program gets inside the system, it may start displaying various pop-up ads, cause continuous redirects to Torntv.com or other websites, start slowing down each of the web browsers may initiate other unwanted activities against people's will.
| Name | TornTV |
|---|---|
| Type | Browser hijacker, potentially unwanted program |
| Distribution | Software bundle packages, deceptive ads, fake updates |
| Symptoms | Unknown extension or application is installed on the system; homepage and new tab address are set to something else; a customized search engine is appended to the homepage; search results are filled with sponsored links and ads |
| Risks | Installation of other potentially unwanted programs, information disclosure to unknown parties, financial losses |
| Removal | You can uninstall potentially unwanted programs by following the manual guide below or by scanning the computer with powerful anti-malware |
| Optional steps | Computer infections can cause significant damage to system files or disrupt normal settings. To revert these changes and remediate the OS, perform a full system scan with FortectIntego repair software |
Moreover, we have included this program in our database because it may be spread in conjunction with other programs. Mostly, that's freeware and shareware that belongs to questionable developers that seek to earn some easy money. No matter how safe TornTV looks, you should consider that it may pose massive harm to your computer.
In fact, it may also pose serious harm to you because it might be used to track users' PC activity and collect their search queries, search terms, and similar information. If you have already been suffering from ads, redirects, and similar issues, you should waste no time and remove TornTV from your system immediately.
For that, you can either employ anti-malware software such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes or proceed with the manual instructions below. Also, if you find other PUPs or malware on your system, experts[2] strongly advise using FortectIntego for best results.

PUPs might get installed from the official website or with bundling
You can install TornTV from its official website. However, if infected with a redirect virus, you may notice continuous redirects to this site no matter which web browser or search engine you use. As soon as it gets inside the system, it may change your DNS settings and affect all browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.
Please do not ignore these issues because you can never know what else may be installed on your computer! If you want to prevent the infiltration of TornTV virus, the first thing that you must understand is that you must protect your PC with reputable anti-spyware.
In addition, you should spend more time when installing freeware on your computer. Before you install a program, check what other people say about it. Select Custom or Advanced installation and opt-out of various plugins, add-ons, toolbars, and extensions. If you think that your PC has already been affected, you shouldn't ignore this.
We can never be sure whether this page has been hacked by cybercriminals or it belongs to cyber criminals.
However, we know the main thing – you must remove TornTV malware ASAP. For that, you can follow a step-by-step guide that was prepared by our security experts.
Remove TornTV manually or automatically
In order to remove TornTV virus from your computer, we recommend running a full system scan with an automated anti-malware program. Security software is a must-needed addition to any operating system, as it can also prevent much more dangerous infections, including the treacherous ransomware.[3]

TornTV removal can also be accomplished manually – you can follow a guide that is given below. Remember that besides this potentially unwanted program, there might be other ones installed on your system, especially if you download apps from third-party sites often. Thus, make sure you eliminate everything, including browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari, and MS Edge.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

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