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  • Verified · May 2017

How to remove AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab virus

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

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AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab is a browser hijacker which you can download off the Internet

AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab is available at Google Play Store and the official website of this hijacker. However, you can also download it bundled with another bogus application. As soon as it gets inside the computer, it modifies computer settings immediately and might even add few registry entries in order to make its removal more complicated. Another negative feature of this potentially unwanted program (PUP)[1] is that it causes redirects to https://antigravityflowtab.com/search?q= page. Once it hijacks your web browser and sets its domain as the start page and default search engine, AntiGravity Flow Tab virus can also install third-party apps and tracking cookies. The program will collect all your search keywords, browsing history, clicked ads, and other information. Based on aggregated and analyzed data, it provides a generous amount of commercial content. In order to avoid unpleasant, annoying and, in some cases, potentially dangerous activities initiated by AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab, you should take care of your computer’s privacy. Once you find the antigravityflowtab.com site set as your homepage, scan the computer with FortectIntego or another reputable anti-malware program. It will detect and delete all hijacker-related entries from the device.

AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab virus

The main page of AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab includes shortcuts to Amazon, Email, International Revenue Services and other tax-related sites and documents. However, just like any other hijacker, the search engine itself provides modified search results. Beware that you can find sponsored links in the results page of AntiGravity New Tab virus. Developers of the program are interested in generating advertising-based revenue. Thus, you might find lots of online ads when browsing the web. These ads might be annoying and show up in strange places of the web page. For instance, they might cover the content or do not have the close (x) button. Thus, you might be redirected to the questionable website that offers to buy unknown products, services or programs. Sadly, you can also end up on a potentially dangerous site and get involved in some cyber crime. Unquestionably, this risk is one of the reasons why you remove AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab extension as soon as possible.

The longer you let this hijacker stay on the computer, the more information it might collect about you. Before downloading this extension, the window, stating that it can read and change all your data on the websites you visit, comes. Besides, it claims that the program collects information about your bookmarks and can even know your email address. Beware that such data is often used for applying behavioral marketing strategies. Thus, you can expect to see tons of personalized ads and find hundreds of newsletters sent straight to your inbox. Bear in mind that nowadays ads are extremely dangerous and such commercial content may lead to malware attack.[2] What is more, developers of AntiGravity Flow Tab might also share or sell collected data to business partners, advertising networks, and other affiliates. The problem is that some shady people might get access to your data and use it against you. Thus, you should get rid of this hijacker immediately.

AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab

The PUP continues spreading with the help of bundling

The so-called AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab virus can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and its official website. However, the application can also be added as an optional program in software packages. If users install software bundle under Quick/Standard setup, they might give indirect permission this PUP to enter the system. Indeed, these installation settings do not openly disclose about third-party software and install it silently. Thus, if you have experienced hijack of this PUP, you should blame yourself for not paying enough attention to the installation procedure. In order to avoid unwanted apps, you need to opt for Advanced/Custom installation settings and deselect all additional apps that are offered to install as well.

Removal of AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab

If you want to remove AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab manually, please follow our prepared instructions below. They will explain how to find and uninstall browser hijacker together with its components. However, don’t forget to check all web browsers installed on the device and reset them. This PUP might be capable of installing tracking cookies and third-party apps that have to be deleted as well. This task might be a little bit difficult and take some time. If you want to simplify it, go for automatic AntiGravity Flow Tab – New Tab removal option and scan the system with anti-malware program.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

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

Remove the unwanted program:

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

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

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

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

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

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. 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.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. 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.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

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

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

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

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

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

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. 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:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

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

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

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

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