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What is HQ Video Pro?

The developers of HQ Video Pro present this browser add-on as a great tool to improve the quality of online videos. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that HQ Video Pro is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

These negative associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which is used to distribute HQ Video Pro adware. Bundling is a way to distribute third party applications together with regular software, and therefore, HQ Video Pro is designed to install without users' consent.

This PUP infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and then generates intrusive online advertisements. Transitional, banner, price comparison, coupon, pop-up/under, and other ads generated by HQ Video Pro might redirect you to bogus websites containing infectious content, thereby exposing your computer to infection.

Furthermore, HQ Video Pro continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity and records various software and hardware information.

It is highly probable that data collected by this adware (IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc.) might contain personally identifiable details, and therefore, having HQ Video Pro installed on your system can result in serious privacy issues or identity theft.

HQ Video Pro is similar to other regular adware such as OpenXBrowser, Coupoon, Screen Boost, Shop Time, and Product Deals, which are just some examples of applications offering similar or identical features.

None of these applications (including HQ Video Pro) provide any of the features promised - the purpose of these adware-type add-ons is to generate revenue by the display of intrusive online advertisements and by sharing collected data with third parties. You are strongly advised to uninstall HQ Video Pro from your system immediately.

Research shows that most adware, including HQ Video Pro, is distributed using small programs called 'download clients' (also called 'installers', 'download managers', etc.) on freeware download websites such as download.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, etc. Download clients supposedly ease the download process, however, they are simply developed to monetize these websites' free services and traffic by offering installation of third party applications.

In some cases, these additional apps are concealed under the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation options. Although these advertised programs are described as legitimate, they are mostly adware or malware. To avoid such infections, pay close attention during download of free software to ensure that no additional programs are included.

Furthermore, installation of downloaded software should  be performed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options - this will reveal any bundled programs listed for installation and allow you to decline them. If you have installed HQ Video Pro, the following removal guide will help you to remove this adware from your system.

Deceptive free software installers used in HQ Video Pro adware distribution:

Intrusive online advertisements generated by HQ Video Pro adware:

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Quick menu:

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

HQ Video Pro 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 "HQ Video Pro 3.1cV13.04", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes HQ Video Pro ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove HQ Video Pro 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 "HQ Video Pro", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the hq video pro adware, 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 "Extensions". Locate "HQ Video Pro", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the hq video pro adware, 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 "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "HQ Video Pro 3.1cV13.04".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with hq video pro adware 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 hq video pro adware, 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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