FusionPlayer Adware

What is FusionPlayer?

FusionPlayer is presented as a legitimate app used to play music, create playlists, watch videos, online streams, etc.

- "With the latest version of Fusion player, you can give full reign to your creativity when it comes to making playlists. You will be able to mix and match all sorts of media, from videos to sound clips, and even use online streaming videos from websites such as Youtube or Dailymotion."

Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, FusionPlayer is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted programs (PUP). After system infiltration, FusionPlayer displays intrusive online advertisements and collects personally identifiable information.

This application displays WebBrowser advertisements (for example, banners and pop-ups) that might redirect to various bogus websites. Therefore, clicking them can lead to high-risk computer infections. These ads diminish the browsing experience by concealing underlying content.

Some open as new browser tabs/windows, thus increasing the chance of accidental user clicks. FusionPlayer continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity and collects information that can be personally identifiable. The gathered data is later shared with third parties and could be misused to generate revenue.

This situation can result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft. If you are worried about your privacy and Internet browsing safety, uninstall FusionPlayer adware immediately.

FusionPlayer is regular adware and similar to hundreds of other PUPs including The Results Hub, CloudScout, Cool Browser, and ArcadeYum. Adware-type ads provide none of the features promised - claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience are merely attempts to trick users to install.

The purpose of FusionPlayer, and other similar apps, is to generate revenue for the developers by displaying intrusive online ads and collecting personally identifiable data. They deliver no real value for the user.

How did FusionPlayer install on my computer?

FusionPlayer is often distributed as a 'bundle' with other (mostly free) software. Bundling is commonly used to monetize freeware download websites' traffic and free services (or to monetize the free software).

Since many users rush the download/installation processes, this method is effective, since bogus apps such as FusionPlayer are often hidden within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Skipping this section often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

All software should be downloaded from official websites. If this is unavailable, and you are downloading from a freeware download website, select the direct download link, rather than using a promoted download manager. If the website demands use of a download manager, closely follow each step and decline all offers to install third party software.

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

Screenshot of FusionPlayer application:

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove FusionPlayer adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, FusionPlayer did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your 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 any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by fusionplayer, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by fusionplayer, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by fusionplayer 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 fusionplayer, 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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