Remove Nix Player (Virus Removal Instructions)

Nix Player does not operate as a safe and useful media player

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Nix Player is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that has features of the browser hijacker and adware. However, due to its capability to display ads and deliver other commercial content, 2-spyware specialists included into ad-supported applications category.

The key features of the so-called Nix Player virus:

ability to infiltrate the system bundled with freeware or shareware;^[1]
the possibility of altering Windows registry;
hijacking Chrome, Firefox, Explorer, and other web browsers on the targeted computer;
switching default search engine to srchbar.com or other suspicious domains;
install unknown browser add-ons, such as Search Manager;
display ads, pop-ups, banners and other types of ads;
trigger sudden redirects to promotional third-party sites;
collect information about users.

Nix Video Player is similar to KOOL player. Both of the programs are presented as useful and legitimate media players. However, apart from the primary function, they might make browsing the web unbearable and insecure activity.

The biggest concerns are related to Nix Player redirect tendencies because adware might force people to visit suspicious websites that might be created by cyber criminals. Therefore, having PUP installed on the browser, you might suffer from ransomware attack or infiltration of dangerous Trojan.

An enormous amount of Nix Player ads might also be dangerous. Usually, they offer to download unknown software or its updates. The problem is that this content might be misleading and include malware instead of legit applications or critical updates.

Nix Player adware also has a feature that allows bringing other PUPs into the system. Thus, once installed, it might also download numerous browser extensions^[2] and add-ons that might diminish browsing experience and spy on you.

Thus, if you accidentally installed this suspicious player, you have to get rid of it immediately. The simplest way to remove Nix Player is to run a full system scan with anti-malware tool, for instance, Fortect Intego. We can ensure that it can detect and delete this PUP entirely.

However, you should not delay Nix Player removal. Adware is capable of tracking information about you and sharing it with third-parties. Therefore, your browser might be flooded with advertisements. Keep in mind that you can never be sure which of them is malware-laden.

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Nix Player hijack usually occurs during incorrect installation of freeware or shareware. Any free programs might include it in the package and install it without your knowledge if you use Quick/Standard installation guide.

Specialists from NoVirus.uk^[3] note that users usually use this setup because they do not know that it does not inform about “optional downloads” and installs them silently. For this reason, it’s a must to use Advanced/Custom settings to avoid accidental installation of PUPs.

Keep in mind that this shady media player, as well as many other similar applications, can install other suspicious apps that might affect your computer and privacy at risk.

Uninstall Nix Video Player entirely

To remove Nix Player you have two options – following manual removal guide below or scanning the system with reputable anti-malware software. Keep in mind that adware may have arrived in a software bundle with other PUPs and may have installed undesired applications too. Thus, it’s easier to opt for the automatic elimination.

It doesn’t matter which Nix Player removal option you choose, you should not forget to reset each of the web browsers that are installed on your computer. It helps to delete all questionable extensions and tracking cookies.

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 Nix Player

Nix Player does not operate as a safe and useful media player

Software bundles help to spread the PUP