GreenPlayer Adware

What is GreenPlayer?

GreenPlayer claims to be a legitimate lightweight media player supporting a number of useful features - "PLAYING MEDIA HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY! All your entertainment needs in one convenient place."

Although many users may believe that this application is legitimate and useful, GreenPlayer is classed as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). This app is often distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. Promises to provide useful features are merely attempts to trick users to install - GreenPlayer generates advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

GreenPlayer generates pop-up, promotion, and other similar intrusive online ads. To achieve this, developers employ a virtual layer, which enables placement of any graphical content on users' visited websites. Most users are unaware that none of these ads originate from their visited websites.

By concealing underlying content, these unwanted ads significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience. Furthermore, some might redirect to bogus sites containing infectious content. Thus, clicking them is risky and may cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

Furthermore, GreenPlayer collects search queries entered into search engines, website URLs visited, pages viewed, activity on those pages (for example, clicks, etc.), Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (to determine geographic location), and other Internet browsing-related information.

This data might contain personally identifiable details that is later shared with third party companies (who misuse it to generate revenue). GreenPlayer poses a direct threat to your privacy (data misuse can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft), and hence, should be uninstalled immediately.

GreenPlayer shares many similarities with other adware-type applications that claim to enhance browsing, but in fact, collect private information.

Apps such as SwytShop, Sonic Train, Win Guard, and DelightfulDeals also promise to deliver useful functionality. In fact, none provide any real value for users. Adware-type apps generate revenue by displaying intrusive online advertisements and collecting personally identifiable information.

How did GreenPlayer install on my computer?

Although GreenPlayer is available for download on its official website, many users install this application inadvertently without their consent. Developers employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of PUPs with regular software/apps) to distribute GreenPlayer.

Many users are unaware that applications such as GreenPlayer are hidden within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings - they rush the download/installation processes and skip most/all steps. This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of PUPs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent installation of rogue applications, be attentive when downloading and installing software. Select the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings and closely analyze all steps. Be aware that PUPs must be cancelled, however, they are often hidden. Therefore, by following each step you will be able to cancel them and go on to safely download and install your chosen software.

GreenPlayer adware installer set-up:

Screenshot of GreenPlayer application:

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Quick menu:

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

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

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

Remove GreenPlayer adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, GreenPlayer 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 greenplayer 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 "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 greenplayer 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 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 greenplayer 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 greenplayer 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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