How to uninstall NetflixHub adware from the operating system?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is NetflixHub?
NetflixHub is an adware-type app presented as a tool to ease desktop access to the Netflix content platform. However, it operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns. Since most users inadvertently download/install products within the adware classification, they are also deemed to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).
NetflixHub adware in detail
Adware enables the placement of various ads (e.g., pop-ups, banners, etc.) on any visited website and/or different interfaces. Intrusive adverts diminish the browsing experience and pose a threat to device/user safety. They promote unreliable and malicious websites. Furthermore, some of the advertisements can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - when they are clicked on.
Adware usually has data tracking abilities, and NetflixHub likes has such as well. Information of interest includes: browsing and search engine histories, IP addresses, personally identifiable details, and so on. The gathered data is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).
To summarize, unwanted software can cause system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. Therefore, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed without delay.
| Name | Ads by NetflixHub |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Supposed Functionality | Easy access to Netflix |
| Detection Names (installer) | ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/Adware.BookLot.A), Tencent (Win32.Adware.Booklot.Ebre), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Detection Names (application) | ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/Adware.BookLot.A), Zillya (Adware.BookLot.Win32.1), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Adware in general
Youtube Ad Blocker, Movie Finder, and Giphy Search are a couple examples of adware. This software and nearly all PUAs - appear legitimate. They also offer "useful" functionalities, which are seldom operational. PUAs are designed to run intrusive ad campaigns, cause redirects, hijack browsers, and collect vulnerable data.
How did NetflixHub install on my computer?
PUAs are downloaded/installed together with other programs. This false marketing tactic is termed "bundling". Rushed downloads/installations (e.g., skipped steps, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive advertisements proliferate these applications as well; they can make stealthy downloads/installations - when they are clicked on. Some PUAs may also have "official" promotional/download sites.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is recommended to research software and download from official/verified sources. Dubious download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer bundled content.
When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from supplementary apps, functions, etc. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate; however, they redirect to questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on).
In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be inspected and all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed from it. If your computer is already infected with NetflixHub, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of NetflixHub adware's installation setup:
Screenshot of the website used to promote NetflixHub adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is NetflixHub?
- STEP 1. Uninstall NetflixHub application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove NetflixHub ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove 'Ads by NetflixHub' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove NetflixHub extension from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
NetflixHub 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 "NetflixHub", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application (which causes NetflixHub ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove NetflixHub adware from Internet browsers:
At time of research, NetflixHub 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 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 netflixhub, 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 plugins 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 netflixhub 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 netflixhub, 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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