HiDef Media Player Adware

What is HiDef Media Player?

HiDef Media Player is another dubious application presented as a high quality audio/video player.

On initial inspection, HiDef Media Player may seem to be a simple and useful app, however, this application is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that infiltrates systems without permission, delivers intrusive advertisements, and gathers information relating to browsing habits.

HiDef Media Player delivers banner, pop-up, coupon, and other intrusive advertisements that might lead to malicious websites and even run scripts that download/install other unwanted apps (and high-risk malware). Therefore, clicking them is risky and can result in various computer infections.

In addition, they are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience. As with most adware, HiDef Media Player also records information relating to browsing activity.

Collected data (IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc.) usually includes personal details that developers share with third parties who misuse it to generate revenue.

Therefore, the presence of a data-tracking app such as HiDef Media Player can result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to eliminate this adware-type application immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by HiDef Media Player
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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There are hundreds of potentially unwanted applications that share similarities with HiDef Media Player. The list of examples includes (but is not limited to) VKOKAdBlock, vSnapShot, WebShield, and ZanyBrainyGames. All of these apps offer different functionality, but their behavior is virtually identical - all deliver ads and record sensitive information.

Adware-type apps such as HiDef Media Player usually have just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than giving any real value for regular users, these applications diminish the browsing experience and pose a direct threat to your privacy and browsing safety.

How did HiDef Media Player install on my computer?

HiDef Media Player often infiltrates systems without permission, since developers proliferate it using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling", and the aforementioned intrusive advertisements. "Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of third party programs with regular (usually free) software.

Developers conceal "bundled" apps within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes - they do not adequately disclose installation of rogue apps. In addition, many users click advertisements, rush download/installation processes, and skip steps - behavior that can result in inadvertent installation of rogue programs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

In most cases, the main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. The key to safety is caution. Therefore, pay attention when browsing the internet.

Remember that intrusive ads usually seem legitimate, since developers invest time and money into their design, however, they can redirect to dubious websites, such as gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on. If you encounter these ads, you should immediately check the list of installed applications/browser plug-ins and eliminate any suspicious entries.

In addition, select "Custom/Advanced" settings and analyze all steps of the download/installation processes. Opt-out of third party programs and decline offers to download/install them. We recommend that you avoid using third party download/installation set-ups, as developers often monetize them using the "bundling" method.

Software should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links. If your computer is already infected with HiDef Media Player, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

HiDef Media Player adware installer setup:

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Quick menu:

• What is HiDef Media Player?
• STEP 1. Uninstall HiDef Media Player application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove HiDef Media Player adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove HiDef Media Player ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by HiDef Media Player' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove HiDef Media Player extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

HiDef Media Player adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "HiDef Media Player", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes HiDef Media Player ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove HiDef Media Player adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, HiDef Media Player did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by hidef media player, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by hidef media player, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by hidef media player removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by hidef media player, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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