Movieapp Search (Free Instructions) - Easy Removal Guide

Movieapp Search Removal Guide

What is Movieapp Search?

Movieapp Search – a browser-based infection that will heavily diminish your browsing experience

Movieapp Search browser hijackerMovieapp Search browser hijacker is a type of browser plugin that will change your default search engine and other browser preferences

Movieapp Search is a browser hijacker that will redirect all of your search inquiries through a fake search site before showing you results littered with ads from legitimate sources such as Yahoo, Searchlee, or others. Please don't install this browser plug-in as it's falsely advertised.

If Movieapp Search virus is on your device, each time you launch your browser or a new tab, you see the search.movieapp.net website. That's an address of a fake search site because it doesn't generate any search results. If you type something into the search field or the URL bar, a new tab opens with results from the above-mentioned engines.

But the results will be slightly different. They will be filled with deceptive ads. This browser hijacker is able to do all that by changing your browser settings, such as the default search engine, new tab, and homepage. We're going to tell you how to get rid of this unwelcome guest and restore your browser settings.

name Movieapp Search
Type Browser hijacker, PUP,[1] redirect virus
Altered browser settings Homepage, new tab, default search engine
Promoted fake search site search.movieapp.net
IP address 104.21.61.142
Symptoms Search results are with ads and shown from a different source than it used to, sudden redirects force to visit questionable sites, the device runs visibly slower
Risks PUP installation, malware infections, identity theft, financial losses
Distribution Fake Flash Player updates, software bundling, deceptive ads, torrent websites
Removal This and any other computer infection should be removed by scanning your affected device with a reliable anti-malware tool
System health fix PUPs can alter system directories, resulting in an unstable working environment. Revert any changes and clean up tracking cookies by using the all-in-on FortectIntego system diagnostics tool

There's a lot of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) such as Movieapp Search browser hijacker, including Your Lovely Tab virus, Searcher4u.com virus, and others. All of them operate similarly by changing particular browser settings in order to show affiliated content and redirect to it.

Movieapp Search ads are deceptive as they have no relations to what portals you'll end up on if you click any of them. According to our research, PUP developers tend to promote other shady pages alike. Thus the sites you will be redirected to might include:

  • gambling,
  • other PUPs,
  • porn,
  • malware,
  • tech scams,
  • push notification viruses, etc.

The worse thing is that you could be forced to visit any of the above-mentioned sites on demand if a Movieapp Search redirect occurs. Dangerous websites might try to draw out your personal details, push to install other PUPs, infect devices with malware through drive-by downloads, and so on.

And the last but not least shady function of Movieapp Search hijacker is that it is able to collect various browsing-related data, including geolocations, device/browser info, used apps, visited sites, search inquiries, etc. These details are considered non-personal information, but if they fell into the wrong hands, you could become a victim of a cybercrime.

Movieapp Search virusMovieapp Search virus is falsely advertised as a useful addition to your browser

Thus the sooner you remove Movieapp Search from your device, the better. You could entrust this task to a trustworthy anti-malware tool such as SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes to do it automatically. All you need to do is run a full system scan and let the security tool do what it's supposed to do.

After Movieapp Search removal, it is highly recommended to take care of your device's overall health. Cybersecurity specialists[2] suggest using the all-in-one FortectIntego system optimizer to take care of all system-related issues and clean all tracking cookies in the process. Messy system settings and tons of tracking cookies could result in crashes, BSoDs,[3] and other system failures.

Refrain from installing apps from bundles or be cautious while doing it

Most of the potentially unwanted programs are distributed through software bundling. This technique is widely used to spread all kinds of useless apps. They're usually downloaded from third-party software vendors, but lately, more and more legit program developers are starting to use this too.

Therefore, you should be very cautious when installing any new software. The best way to find out what apps are offered within the pack is to read the EULA. And the only way to avoid PUPs is not to rush. Next time you'll be installing something, please choose the Advanced or Custom mode instead of the Standard, Recommended, or Quick ones.

Then go offers of each and every app within the bundle and deselect it from installation. If you're on the fence about any apps, do a web search, or better yet, check if we didn't write about it. Don't get tricked by false advertisements and install only the program you initially wanted.

Movieapp Search redirectMovieapp Search redirect is available at official web stores but is likely to install on your computer in a more stealthy manner

Remove Movieapp Search virus from any device with trustworthy security tools

Browser hijackers, such as Movieapp Search virus, might be falsely advertised as useful tools that will improve certain aspects of your browsing, like privacy or security, or speed up your searches. In fact, it does the direct opposite by slowing down your internet connection and exposing you to various cyberthreats.

Therefore, it doesn't matter if you installed this PUP willingly or you have no clue how it got on your device. You must remove Movieapp Search browser hijacker immediately. If it's installed as an app, use security tools to scan your device. A proper anti-malware app will automatically detect and eliminate the intruder.

Use our Movieapp Search removal guides posted below to check if the browser hijacker wasn't installed as a browser extension. Afterward, don't forget to take care of your system's overall health by performing system diagnostics with compatible system repair tools.

You may remove virus damage with a help of FortectIntego. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes are recommended to detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.

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Getting rid of Movieapp Search. Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  1. Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 1
  3. From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
  6. Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK. Uninstall from Windows 2

If you are Windows 7/XP user, proceed with the following instructions:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program. Uninstall from Windows 7/XP
  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
  3. Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash) Uninstall from Mac 1

To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
  3. In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
  4. Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files. Uninstall from Mac 2

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 on Uninstall at the bottom. 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 Privacy & security.
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select everything (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 Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

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

If this solution failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method. Note that you need to backup your data before proceeding.

  1. Find the following folder on your computer: C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\Local\\Packages\\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
  2. Press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select all folders.
  3. Right-click on them and pick Delete Advanced MS Edge reset 1
  4. Now right-click on the Start button and pick Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  5. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following command, and then press Enter:

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose Advanced MS Edge reset 2

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. 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 unwanted plugin 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 Options.
  3. Under Home options, enter your preferred site that will open every time you newly open the Mozilla Firefox.

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, as well as Cached Web Content and press 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 the suspicious plugins that might be 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 unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.
  3. Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall. Remove extensions from Safari

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…
  2. From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
  3. Confirm with Clear History. Clear cookies and website data from Safari

Reset Safari if the above-mentioned steps did not help you:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  4. From the menu bar, click Develop, and then select Empty Caches. Reset Safari

After uninstalling this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and fixing each of your web browsers, we recommend you to scan your PC system with a reputable anti-spyware. This will help you to get rid of Movieapp Search registry traces and will also identify related parasites or possible malware infections on your computer. For that you can use our top-rated malware remover: FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes.

How to prevent from getting browser hijacker

Do not let government spy on you

The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices. Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet. 

You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using Private Internet Access VPN.

Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.

Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack

Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings. Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact – you can set this process to be performed automatically.

When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use Data Recovery Pro for the data restoration process.

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