How To Remove Counterflix Ads

Counterflix is deemed as potentially unwanted program. It can gain access on the computer even without your authorization. Typically, it is packed to freeware that you may download from various hosts. When you install such program, Counterflix and other adware may get installed on the computer without a notice.

 

If Counterflix runs a discrete installation, user will see no sign of it until such time that it is fully integrated into the browser. This adware normally attacks known internet application such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox. Counterflix progresses on the computer as extension or add-on. Thus, this adware only affects browser application. As you can see, Counterflix was made to gain profit over the internet. Its main guise is to pretend as useful tool, which serves specific purpose. Hence, its primary objective is to deceive users to install the dubious code so that Counterflix may dominate various function of internet program. Counterflix is an internet browser extension that affirms to provide accurate directions from your current location to any destinations. However, before anyone can access this feature, the program must have full access to browser settings by installing Counterflix. Upon installation, this software is free to alter various configurations. It affects homepage, search engines, and other parts of the internet application.

 

 

 

Once installed, Counterflix opens up as default search engine. It is obvious that these changes on the browser aim to control part of your search. As shown in the image below, it also integrates toolbar with custom buttons and links. After some diagnostic, it is clear to us that installing Counterflix do not only modify the current settings of Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox. It is also the main cause of advertisements and pop-ups. Browser redirect issue may also come out from the affected application as this extension aims to deliver web traffic to partner’s web sites. Default browser settings, homepage, and search tool is not our only concern with this adware. It may also endanger your online privacy. Counterflix is capable of monitoring your online behavior and record your search queries and interests while surfing the net. Gathered data from your browser can be used for future marketing scheme to serve ads that are more significant to your online activities. Keep in mind that adware such as Counterflix may also arrive on the computer along with some freeware. Software bundles coming from every corner of the internet can also lead to infection of adware. Thus, be very cautious when downloading program. As much as possible, scrutinize the contents especially during the installation process. This will give you the chance to eliminate unwanted programs from being installed.

 

 

How To Remove Counterflix Ads

 

1st Step : Uninstall Counterflix from Windows

This procedure is optional only if you haven't successfully get rid of Counterflix even though you have followed the procedures above. You may also execute this method first, and then carry on with the 1st Step.

For Windows 10 Users

1. Open or Click Start Menu.
2. Choose the Settings menu to display all contents.
3. Select and click on System.
4. Under System menu, please click on Apps and features.
5. It will display all installed programs on your computer.
6. Select Counterflix from the list.
7. Lastly, click on Uninstall button, and then confirm your action when prompted.

For Windows 8 Users

1. Click on Start button located on bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Choose Control Panel from the menu.
3. Once inside Control Panel window, click on Uninstall a Program.
4. Select Counterflix from the list and click Uninstall button.

For Windows 7 Users

1. Click on Start menu, then Control Panel.
2. Once inside Control Panel window, click on Uninstall a Program.
3. Look for Counterflix from the list of programs and click Uninstall button on top.

For Windows XP Users

1.       Click on Start menu, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. In the 'Currently Installed Programs' window, select Counterflix and then click Change/Remove.

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2th Step : Reset the Configuration of your Internet Browsers

 

 

1. Select Settings from Google Chrome menu.

2. Click on Show advance settings to expand the current window.

3. Click on "Reset browser settings" button.

4. You need to click on Reset button to confirm the removal of Counterflix entries.

For a much detailed guide in resetting Chrome, kindly visit this link.

Remove Counterflix from Internet Explorer

 

1. Select Tools from Internet Explorer menu.

2. Choose Interent Options from the list.

3. Select Advanced tab from the opened window.

4. Click on Reset button to get rid of Counterflix and other adware.

5. Once done, click Close and then OK to apply the changes.

You can click here for a more comprehensive steps in resetting Internet Explorer.

Uninstall Counterflix from Mozilla Firefox

 

1. Choose Help from Mozilla Firefox menu.

2. Click Troubleshooting Information from the list.

3. Click on Reset Firefox button under "Reset Firefox to its default state" area.

4. Confirm the action and click Finish to finally remove Counterflix items.

Complete guide to reset Firefox settings is also available on this site.

Remove Counterflix from Microsoft Edge

 

1. Download Microsoft Edge Reset tool from this page.

2. Install the tool on the computer with default settings.

3. Leave "Launch Reset Edge Button" with mark at the final stage of the process. This will automatically run the tool when done with install process.

4. To start restoring Edge to previous clean state, click on Reset Edge Browser button.

5. Please restart the browser when done.

 

 

Counterflix seems to be a useful extension that provides funny GIF’s and web search tool. However, some computer security experts are still in doubt of this program. Coming from the family of adware that also made dubious extensions such as OnlineRouteFinder, InboxNow, and many more, it is still safer to be more cautious when dealing with Counterflix.