2018/02/03

How To Remove Counterflix

Counterflix is an tricky and harmful malware and adware with ability of bypass antivirus scanning. This adware will infect your PC after you install some unknown free software. Once Counterflix invades your PC, your browsers such as IE, Firefox and Chrome will be inserted with its malicious codes which will keep generating ads on your screen whenever you surf the Internet. Meanwhile, Counterflix will use spyware codes to collect your information from your browser cache and history, thus it can always track your visited websites and search query to show relevant ads to harass you.  


Counterflix , as an adware program, is different. it has the same ads functions with the one on these websites, but it can control the information on your pc independently and it needn’t any other dependent. Counterflix can give you recommendation about your shopping, the browsing or the chatting online. and these ads here also contain the fake link triggers. it attaches on the browsers as plug-ins, banners, extension, and add-ons. So Counterflix is able to keep watch over your browsers whatever you are doing. even when you are transferring money in the digital bank pages, it can decrypt your passwords here and provide convenience for cyber criminals. therefore, we warn you of this adware. moreover, these ads could bring in other adware and your pc will be assaulted by more ads from then on. they will help each other to promote their ads. 

More Problems Caused by Counterflix

It strikingly weakens your system security and gives chances for remote attacker
It slows down almost all operations, especially system shut-down and launch
It crash down your system by overly using CPU
It causes programs malfunction and various system errors
It makes changes on Registry to open backdoor on your system
It helps malicious adware infect your browser and harasses you with annoying ads
It is used to steal your personal information for illegal purpose


As you know, Counterflix will present as a browser extension or add-on. It is not hard to remove such items manually. But as you can’t find out its installment folder. So even you remove it this time, you cannot prevent it back just days after. It can recover with just a little reminding. Therefore, it is better for you to follow the removal guides beneath.



Guides to Remove Counterflix for Everyone


Two Methods to get rid of Counterflix from the Windows OS (Part 1) or Mac OS (Part 2) :

⟹ NO.1 Delete Counterflix Manually
(Require professional skills. Only for Expert users)

⟹ NO.2 Delete Counterflix Automatically
(Easy and convenient. For all users)

WarningThis step involves changing the registry and if you have no enough experience and techniques in computer operation, you may cause a serious trouble on the PC with this method. So please directly turn to the Method NO.2.




Part 1 For Windows OS

NO.1 Delete Counterflix Manually 
(Require professional skills. Only for Expert users)

1. Detect and remove Counterflix and relevant extensions from the browsers. (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge).

Please directly locate on the certain browsers you are using now. 

On Chrome

Run Chrome >click the “Menu” button> select “More tools ”> click “Extensions”> click the “trash can icon”





On Mozilla Firefox

Run Firefox> click the “Menu” button> click the “Add-ons” button> select Extensions or Add-ons panel >click Disable or Remove button






On Internet Explorer

Run Internet Explorer> click the “Setting” button> select the “Manage Add-ons” button> turn to Manage Add-ons panel >click Disable button





On Microsoft Edge

Edge browser doesn’t support extensions now. If you are a Microsoft Edge users, you can skip this step and turn to next step directly.


2. Uninstall Counterflix associated software from PC system. (for all-version Windows OS)

Press “Windows + R” keys on your keyboard to open Run window;



Put in appwiz.cpl and press ENTER key to view the programs list in Control Panel;



Select all suspicious software you want to remove and click Uninstall


3. Delete malicious registry entries added by virus and malware from Registry.

Press “Windows + R” keys on your keyboard to open Run window;



Put in “Regedit ” and press OK;



Press “CTRL + F” keys and put in the name of virus or malware to locate and delete its malicious files.


If you cannot find out the files through this way, please manually locate these entries:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\.exe HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\virus name HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon Shell = %AppData%\.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Random
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Random HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Random
Warning! In this step, you may not find out all the files given by viruses or malware or you may accidentally delete the system registry files, which will lead to unsuccessful removal or huge damage on the computer system. Once again, if you are not an expert user, do not removal any Counterflix manually. Please check the auto removal methods.


NO.2 Delete Counterflix Automatically
(Easy and convenient. For all users)

A Clean and easy-operated tool is recommend in this Method: SpyHunter Anti-Malware+RegcurePro.

1. Remove Counterflix with SpyHunter Anti-Malware

Install SpyHunter Anti-Malware
Click the button below to download SpyHunterAnti-Malware safely:



After downloaded, double-click SpyHunter-Installer to start installing SpyHunter Anti-Malware.


When SpyHunter Anti-Malware is installed, run a scan to detect virus and malware:


Once SpyHunter Anti-Malware completes the scan, click Fix Threats to get rid of all virus and malware

Install RegcurePro to fix all damaged registry files
(This step will help fix all the registry error and system bugs. RegcurePro is the best option. It guides the PC from the viruses’ infection and malware re-activated. And it can periodically maintain the system for you. It is a good choice for users who has busy schedule and little knowledge here.)

Click this link: Download RegcurePro or the button below to download RegcurePro safely


After downloaded <<double-click RegCureProSetup to start the installation of RegcurePro.


When RegcurePro is installed, it will be run automatically<< Click to Start Scan to detect files of Counterflix:


After RegcurePro completes the scan << click Fix Threats to solve related problem.






Part 2  for Mac OS

NO.1 Delete Counterflix Manually
(Require professional skills. Only for Expert users)

Open Finder, and then find Applications Tab in the left column. Choose the malicious Apps and select “move to Trash“



Press “Command + Shift + G” and type ” ~/Library “ to remove all malicious files from Library.



Remove all malicious extensions from mac.



Warning! In this step, you may not find out all the files given by viruses or malware or you may accidentally delete the system registry files, which will lead to unsuccessful removal or huge damage on the computer system. Once again, if you are not an expert user, do not removal any Counterflix manually. Please check the auto removal methods.



NO.2 Delete Counterflix Automatically
(Easy and convenient. For all users)

(The best Mac OS protector: MacKeeper is highly recommended. It is designed to protect your Mac from malware and optimize your Mac into best performance. With MacKeeper, you can receive professional assistance from Apple Certified Support Professional expert to solve all problems on your Mac. Moreover, MacKeeper has a richer set of useful features such as Find and Fix, Geek on Demand,Internet Security, Anti-Theft, Fast Cleanup, Duplicates Finder, Update Tracker, Backup, Disk Usage, Data Encryptor, Default Apps, Shredder, Files Finder, Human Assistance, Smart Uninstaller.)

1. click here: “Download MacKeep” or the download button below download MacKeeper now:


2. Double-click “MacKeeper.3.10.2.pkg” <<follow its instructions to install it:



3. In “System Status” tab, run a Scan to detect the virus and malware. Then click “Fix items Safely” to clean up all virus and malware:



4. In Find & Fix tab, you can check the status of Mac and remove all threats.



5. In Geek on Demand tab, contact an expert to help you as an personal assistant.The Apple Certified Support Professional expert will provide solutions for any technical problem, whether a minor nuisance or a catastrophic failure.



6. Internet Security – Protect your Mac from identity theft, malware, spyware, adware, viruses and identity theft while using the Internet.



7. Files Recovery – Deleting files does not necessarily mean losing them forever. Now you can recover even after they are deleted from the trash.



8.Files Finder – Search and quickly find any lost or misplaced file, even without knowing what folder is.



9. Disk Usage – Look at the size of the folders on your hard drive to see at a glance which folders take up more space.



10.Anti-theft – If you steal your Mac, theft continues its location and even makes a snapshot of the thief with iSight.


The entire auto-method is easy to operate. You could be your own PC Guard with them. We hope it achieve a clean PC environment for you! Any question, Please contact us



Friendly reminder:

Any careless behavior will bring in Counterflix. Please keep in mind that you should keep away from the spam email, illegal website, and unlicensed software, or anything of unreliable source.

Besides, regular security scan on the PC is recommended. And please reserve the functional and healthy security programs to assist you. RegcurePro for Windows OS and Mackeeper can be a great assistant. Wish you a clean computer environment!



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