MediaPlayerVids0 Adware

What is MediaPlayerVids0?

MediaPlayerVids0 is a rogue browser extension presenting itself as a great tool to improve online video quality. Some users may initially find this add-on legitimate and useful, however, MediaPlayerVids0 is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These negative associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software) used in distribution of MediaPlayerVids0.

After this bogus browser plug-in infiltrates browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, it delivers many intrusive online advertisements including in-text, pop-up, pop-under, search, and interstitial. Be aware that clicking ads generated by MediaPlayerVids0 adware can result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

This adware also collects various Internet browsing-related software and hardware information including websites visited, search queries entered into the search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.), pages viewed, cookies, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (to determine users' geographic locations), and other collected data.

These details may be personally identifiable, and therefore, having this type of application installed on your system can lead to serious privacy issues. MediaPlayerVids0 is similar to many other adware-type applications such as PastaLeads, PriceLess, OffersWizard, Swift Media Converter, and Write Results.

Although these apps claim to provide useful features, none (including MediaPlayerVid0) provide any real value. Adware-type applications are developed to generate revenue by displaying ads and sharing collected information with third parties, and therefore, you are strongly advised to uninstall MediaPlayerVids0 from your system.

Commonly, this type of application is distributed on freeware download websites such as soft32.com, downloads.com, softonic.com, etc. These sites employ small programs called 'download managers' as traffic and free services monetization tools.

Download managers supposedly ease the download process, however, they encourage installation of additional programs when users download their chosen software. Although these promoted apps are described as 'legitimate and virus-free', accepting installation exposes the system to risk of infection.

To avoid this situation, closely analyse each step of the free software download procedure and decline all offers to download additional apps.

Furthermore, software downloaded from the Internet should be installed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options - this will reveal any hidden software listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. If you have installed MediaPlayerVids0, the following removal guide will help you to eliminate this problem from your system.

Deceptive free software installer used in MediaPlayerVids0 adware distribution:

Intrusive online advertisements generated by MediaPlayerVids0 adware:

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Quick menu:

• What is MediaPlayerVid0?
• STEP 1. Uninstall MediaPlayerVids0 application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove MediaPlayerVids0 adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove MediaPlayerVids0 ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by MediaPlayerVids0' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove MediaPlayerVids0 extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

MediaPlayerVids0 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 "MediaPlayerVid02.4", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes MediaPlayerVids0 ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove MediaPlayerVids0 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 "MediaPlayerVids0", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by mediaplayervids0, 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 "MediaPlayerVids0", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by mediaplayervids0, 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 "MediaPlayerVid2.40".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by mediaplayervids0 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 mediaplayervids0, 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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