Melodx Adware

What is Melodx?

Created by Montiera Technologies Ltd, Melodx is a rogue browser extension claiming to enable users to instantly stream free HD music, search for their favourite songs, and other similar functions. This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that Melodx is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue browser add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Melodx on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' permission.

After successful infiltration, Melodx, generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

The list of advertisements generated by Melodx includes in-text, coupons, price comparison, contextual, and other relevant ads. These advertisements are provided by various third party content providers such as DealPly, RevenueHits, and iRobinHood among many others. Note that clicking these ads may lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

Furthermore, users' Internet browsing activity is continually monitored, since Melodx records various software and hardware information that is likely to be personally identifiable.

Examples of this recorded information include Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, unique identifier numbers, website URLs visited, pages viewed, time/dates, cookies, physical locations, and other details. This behavior may lead to serious privacy issues or identity theft, and for this reason, you are strongly advised to uninstall Melodx from your Internet browsers.

Melodx is similar to other potentially unwanted browser extensions that use bundling as an installation method. Examples include HQ-Pure, Theater-Max, and VeeHD.

None of these browser plug-ins provide any real value for the user, in fact these PUPs diminish Internet browser performance, track users' Internet browsing activity, and deliver intrusive online ads with the intention to generate revenue.

Most adware is distributed via free software 'download managers' on freeware download websites such as softonic.com, download.com, and soft32.com.

Download managers are used to monetize these websites' free services by offering installation of advertised (according to the developers, '100% legitimate and virus-free') browser plug-ins together with the chosen free software.

Thus, reckless download and installation of freeware often results in adware or malware infections. To prevent installation of Melodx, or other similar PUPs, be attentive when downloading free software and decline any offers to install additional applications.

Furthermore, all software downloaded from the Internet should be installed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Regular' - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out.

If your computer is infected with Melodx, and you experience intrusive online advertisements while surfing the Internet, read the following removal guide to eliminate this adware from your Internet browsers.

Deceptive free software installer used in Melodx adware distribution:

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Quick menu:

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

Melodx 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 "Melodx", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program (which causes Melodx ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Melodx adware from 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 "Melodx", select this entry and click "Remove". Note that Melodx ads can be caused by other adware. In the Manage Add-ons window, remove all suspicious browser add-ons.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the melodx ads, 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 "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate: "Melodx", select this entry and click the trash can icon. Note that Melodx ads can be caused by other adware. In the "extensions" window of Google Chrome, remove all suspicious browser extensions.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the melodx ads, 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 "Melodx". Note that Melodx ads can be generated by other adware. In the "Add-ons Manager" window, remove all suspicious browser add-ons.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with melodx ads 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 melodx ads, 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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