How to remove Web Video Player
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is Web Video Player?
While testing the Web Video Player browser extension, we found that it shows intrusive advertisements, can read and change data on all websites, and display notifications. We discovered Web Video Player on a deceptive website. Since this app shows ads, we classified it as adware.
Web Video Player in detail
Web Video Player is promoted as a browser extension that allows users to open any YouTube video or playlist from a configurable window. However, it also shows unwanted advertisements. Clicking those ads can open untrustworthy and even malicious websites.
Ads displayed by adware may open various websites asking to provide personal information, urging to purchase some software or call fake technical support numbers, offering unnecessary or fake apps, etc. Also, those ads can be used to distribute shady software (they can cause unwanted downloads and installations).
We also found that Web Video Player can show notifications. Those notifications can be designed to open untrustworthy pages too. In addition to showing ads and notifications, Web Video Player may collect various data. Obtained data may be misused for malicious purposes. Thus, it is recommended not to trust Web Video Player.
| Name | Ads by Web Video Player |
| 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. |
More about adware
Some advertising-supported applications can hijack web browsers. They can change the default search engine, homepage, new tab page, and other settings. Usually, browser-hijacking apps promote fake search engines. More examples of apps similar to Web Video Player are Streamic, page styles, and Multiple Account.
How did adware install on my computer?
Web Video Player can be downloaded from its website. However, there is also a shady page promoting this extension. That page says that "your file is ready to download" and instructs visitors to click the "Download" button. Web Video Player gets added after completing the provided steps.
Also, adware is often distributed via software bundles. It can be included in installers for other programs as an optional installation. Users agree to install adware when they leave certain checkboxes ticked or "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings unchanged.
In some cases, unexpected installations happen via untrustworthy advertisements and fake installers promoted on deceptive websites.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Always use official pages and legitimate stores to download files and applications. Do not trust advertisements or click fake "Download" (or other) buttons on suspicious websites. Change the provided settings (or untick checkboxes) to deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing software bundled with such apps.
If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Websites promoting the Web Video Player extension:
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Quick menu:
- What is Web Video Player?
- 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 Web Video Player 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 "Web Video Player" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by web video 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 and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by web video 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 web video 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Advertisements displayed by adware usually are intrusive - they conceal the contents of visited pages. Thus, adware can diminish the web browsing experience. Also, it can slow down a computer and invade privacy.
What does adware do?
The purpose of adware is to show various advertisements. Also, it can be created to hijack a web browser and gather data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
In most cases, they participate in affiliate programs. They make money by promoting various pages, products, services, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Web Video Player adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and uninstall adware. It is recommended to remove adware with specialized software since manual removal does not always work. Files and other components belonging to adware can remain in the system after manual removal.
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