Remove Mycouchtuner (Removal Guide)

Mycouchtuner is the online TV streaming site that can ask for your banking details

Mycouchtuner

Mycouchtuner.me is one of many domains that offers users free streaming or movies, TV series, and shows. While some shows might be free to view, most of the provided content is usually paid, for example, the site offers a full list of the popular Game of Thrones episodes, while legitimate viewers have to pay a monthly subscription to access the series.

Thus, the content on Mycouchtuner site is, in fact, illegal. Those who want to view the shows regardless, however, are often redirected not only to scamming sites that ask users to enter their private and even credit card information but will also face intrusive redirects that might bring to phishing, suspicious advertising, and tech support scam sites.^[1]

Name	Mycouchtuner
Type	Potentially unwanted program/adware
Symptoms	Advertisements fill up the screen, clicking on those causes redirects to suspicious sites
Related sites	2mycouchtuner.me, mycouchtuner.li
damage	Tracks and collects data regarding users' data and shares that information with third-party companies, redirects to malicious and scam sites
Distribution	Software bundling, deceptive websites
Elimination	Use anti-malware tools and remove potentially unwanted programs along with other infections. To fix virus damage, we recommend Fortect Intego

Due to the deceptive nature of the Mycouchtuner service, it uses multiple sites to display its content, such as 2mycouchtuner.me or mycouchtuner.li. Regardless of which one users land on, the clicks on links there might result in the installation of adware. These potentially unwanted applications usually appear on the computer after the installation of freeware and perform several changes to Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or another browser and start displaying unwanted advertisements.

Besides, in some rare cases, the tunnel of redirects from Mycouchtuner might lead users to malware-laden^[2] sites, which can result in much harsher ramifications than a PUP infection.

Because the site is unsafe, one might refer to it as Mycouchtuner virus. While it is not technically accurate, (regular) visits might result in malware infection, consequently, damaging system files, recording keystrokes, locking personal data, and more. Therefore, those who visit the site and click on pop-ups, deals, banners, offers, in-text links, and other content, are very close to virus infection.

Mycouchtuner domain might expose users to the following:

adult sites
online gaming
gambling
hacked sites

In case you installed any type of software that was promoted via Mycouchtuner redirects, your computer will be affected by a potentially unwanted program. These apps then try to sell other software that might not be completely safe, for example, Advanced Mac Cleaner or Driver Tonic.

Because visits to Mycouchtuner site are closely associated with adware, such applications are known for not only displaying intrusive ads, redirects to unknown websites and alternations of web browser settings but also information tracking for marketing purposes.

Mycouchtuner virus

Mycouchtuner advertising cookie policy and information that the website itself collects are addressed on the page's Privacy Policy page that states:

We collect personally identifiable information, like names, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example, to add you to one of our mailing lists.

The section on Mycouchtuner.li also states that the data collected by the website can be later shared with third-party advertisers and other companies. Experts^[3] always warn about this issue because even non-personal data tracked by such programs can get used in later advertising campaigns.

However, you need to remove Mycouchtuner.li because names, email addresses, and other sensitive data may lead to privacy issues or even identity theft. Get a reliable antivirus tool for that and clean the machine thoroughly.

We always recommend using professional anti-malware tools when dealing with potentially unwanted programs, Mycouchtuner removal is no exception. The only thing that we cannot stress enough is to choose trustworthy application and download software from official sources to avoid other PUP infiltrations.

You should also note that this online streaming activity is not legal and all those redirects, in comparison with legal issues due to pirating can be far less frustrating. Remove Mycouchtuner as soon as it appears on the screen by exiting the website and, if you installed anything, make sure these PUPs are terminated immediately. For that, we recommend Fortect Intego.

Mycouchtuner.li

Adware is often advertised on deceptive video streaming sites

Bundled applications with potentially unwanted or rogue programs come to the system during an insecure freeware installation when the user pays less attention than needed. It is easily avoidable when Advanced or Custom options get chosen. Unfortunately, this is not a common practice among internet users.

Such programs like adware or hijackers can also be promoted on deceptive pop-ups, banners, or even websites. Both of these methods mean that getting anything from the internet is not safe, no matter if you do that willingly or not.

You should always rely on professional tools, official developers, distributors, and read the EULA or Privacy Policy of the website you get anything from. Also, keeping tools like antivirus or anti-malware can ensure that any malware trying to get on the system gets blocked.

Avoid visiting Mycouchtuner.li domain and remove unwanted software from your computer

Once the system is infected by Mycouchtuner virus, every web browser application on the computer gets affected and settings possibly altered without your permission. Various extensions, toolbars, and bookmarks may get added. Also, PUP alters notification and default homepage settings.

All the additional files added by the potentially unwanted program and alterations this intruder makes on the machine affects the whole process of Mycouchtuner removal. You need professional tools and a full system scan with the anti-malware program to ensure that all tools and applications get terminated.

Additionally, when you remove Mycouchtuner using such method, you should check your Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Safari for suspicious extensions, programs or toolbars and remove them manually. You can also do an automatic browser reset on every one of them. For that, we have a step-by-step guide.

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.

How to remove Mycouchtuner

Mycouchtuner is the online TV streaming site that can ask for your banking details

Adware is often advertised on deceptive video streaming sites