How to remove Moviety from a browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is Moviety?
Moviety is described as "a perfect browser extension for movie lovers of all stripes". We have discovered this app on a deceptive website. After downloading and adding Moviety to a browser, we noticed that it shows intrusive advertisements. It means that Moviety is an advertising-supported application (also known as adware).
More about adware
Apps like Moviety generate advertisements (e.g., banners, coupons, pop-ups) that can open dubious websites. Clicking on those ads can open phishing pages, various scams, download sites for shady apps, and other untrustworthy web pages. In some cases, it can cause unexpected downloads (or even installations).
It is important to mention that adware (especially when downloaded from unreliable sources) can be capable of reading sensitive information. Our team has inspected many adware-type apps and found that some of them can read credit card details, passwords, and other details. That data can be misused for malicious purposes.
| Name | Ads by Moviety |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Symptoms | Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| 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
Adware should not be trusted (installed on browsers or operating systems). It bombards users with annoying ads and can be designed to promote a fake search engine (by changing the settings of a web browser) and gather information. More examples of apps classified as adware are Down Assist, Dark-Display, and Web Saver.
How did adware install on my computer?
It is known that Moviety is promoted on a shady website claiming that it is required to add this app to a browser to continue. It installs after completing the provided steps. In other cases, adware gets installed alongside other software or through ads designed to run certain scripts.
Software bundled with adware has "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings (or ticked checkboxes) in its installer. Adware gets installed after completing the installation without changing the aforementioned settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download apps and files from legitimate/official websites or platforms. Do not use P2P networks, third-party downloaders/installers, shady websites, etc. Also, do not download or install software without checking its downloader or installer for optional (unwanted) downloads or installations and deselecting them.
Do not trust advertisements on questionable websites or allow such pages to show notifications. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
A website promoting Moviety adware:
Deceptive pages promoting Moviety adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Moviety?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
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 any unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove Moviety adware using Combo Cleaner:
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 moviety, 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 "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by moviety 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 moviety, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Having adware installed on a browser or the operating system can lead to a diminished web browsing experience, decreased computer performance, or even invaded privacy. It depends on the capabilities of the installed adware.
What does adware do?
Adware feeds users with intrusive advertisements. In certain cases, it makes changes in the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine and (or) collects various data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Usually, they participate in various affiliate programs to promote websites, services, products, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Moviety adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove all adware-type applications. It is recommended to remove adware automatically because various file leftovers often remain in the system after manual removal.
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