Removal instructions for the "movie-web remastered extension" adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of software is movie-web remastered extension?
While browsing suspicious websites, our researchers discovered a deceptive page promoting the "movie-web remastered extension". This browser extension promises to enhance the streaming experience. After examining it, we determined that this extension is advertising-supported software (adware).
"movie-web remastered extension" adware overview
Adware is designed to generate revenue for its developers through advertising. Typically, this software does so by displaying ads on visited websites or other interfaces.
These advertisements can promote online scams, untrustworthy/hazardous software, and even malware. Stealthy downloads/installations are another potential issue, as some of the adverts can execute them upon being clicked.
Note that any genuine products or services encountered through said ads are most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse their affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.
However, certain conditions may be necessary for adware to operate as intended, such as a compatible browser/system or user geolocation, visits to specific sites, and so on. Regardless of whether movie-web remastered extension delivers advertisements – its presence remains a threat to device/user safety.
Additionally, this rogue browser extension spies on users' browsing activity. Information of interest may include: visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, browser cookies, usernames/passwords, personal identifiable details, credit card numbers, and so forth. This sensitive data can be monetized via sale to third-parties.
In summary, the presence of advertising-supported software on devices may lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | Ads by movie-web remastered extension |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Browser Extension(s) | movie-web remastered extension |
| Supposed Functionality | Enhanced streaming experience |
| 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). |
| 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 examples
We have investigated numerous adware samples; Universal Ad Blocker, Ad Blocker Elite, and Adblock Castle - ad-free browser are just a couple of our latest articles. Software within this category usually appears legitimate and offers useful functionalities. However, these functions seldom work as advertised, and in most cases – they do not work at all.
It must be stressed that even if a browser extension or an application functions exactly as indicated by its promotional material – that alone does not prove its legitimacy or safety.
How did movie-web remastered extension install on my computer?
We acquired movie-web remastered extension from a deceptive webpage. Various scam sites are used to promote adware, and it can have "official" download pages. Most visitors access these webpages via redirects generated by intrusive adverts, websites employing rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, mistyped URLs, and installed adware (with browser force-opening abilities).
Advertising-supported software is also proliferated by intrusive advertisements. Once clicked on, some of the ads can execute scripts to perform downloads/installations without user permission.
"Bundling" – packing regular program installers with unwanted/malicious additions – is used to distribute adware as well. The risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the device is increased by downloading from suspicious sources (e.g., freeware and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and by treating installations with negligence (e.g., using "Easy/Express" settings, etc.).
How to avoid installation of adware?
We strongly recommend researching software prior to downloading/purchasing. Additionally, all downloads must be made from official and trustworthy channels. When installing, we advise reading terms, studying available options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplementary apps, extensions, tools, etc.
Another recommendation is to be vigilant while browsing since fake and malicious online content usually appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, while intrusive adverts may look harmless – they redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., scam-promoting, pornography, adult dating, gambling, etc.).
Should you keep encountering ads/redirects of this kind, check the device and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with movie-web remastered extension, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of the permissions asked by movie-web remastered extension:
Screenshot of a deceptive website used to promote movie-web remastered extension:
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Quick menu:
- What is movie-web remastered extension?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove rogue 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 applications, 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 Movie-web Remastered Extension adware using Combo Cleaner:
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "movie-web remastered extension" and all 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 movie-web remastered extension, 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 and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by movie-web remastered extension 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 movie-web remastered extension, 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?
Adware can decrease browsing quality and system performance. This software displays ads promoting content that can cause severe issues (e.g., system infections, financial losses, etc.). Adware is also considered a privacy threat since it usually has the data-tracking functionalities.
What does adware do?
Adware stands for advertising-supported software. Its primary functions can include displaying third-party graphical content (adverts) on various interfaces, generating redirects, and collecting sensitive information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers generate revenue primarily through affiliate programs by endorsing content (e.g., websites, applications, browser extensions, products, services, etc.).
Will Combo Cleaner remove movie-web remastered extension adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan computers and eliminate installed adware-type applications. It is noteworthy that manual removal (performed without security software) might not be ideal. In some cases, after the adware has been manually removed – various file leftovers remain hidden within the system. What is more, the remaining components might continue to run and cause issues. Therefore, thorough software removal is essential.
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