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How to remove MixVideoPlayer (Virus Removal Guide)

How to remove MixVideoPlayer (Virus Removal Guide)

MixVideoPlayer by SoftForce LLC (Mix Video Player) is another deceptive video player that is usually promoted by dubious and misleading advertisements. MixVideoPlayer is a detected as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware by many reputable security programs. It is known to download and install onto a computer system without consent or knowledge. The program is primarily used to serve pop-up advertisements across Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.

MixVideoPlayer

Furthermore, potential MixVideoPlayer malware bundles with third-party malware, malicious files, trojan horses, and additional potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), including Browse Pax and MedPlayNVr3.3. This means it may be necessary to uninstall multiple programs and remove multiple browser attachments to stop all unwanted activities performed by this program and others that it bundles with.

  • Programs and browser attachments associated with MixVideoPlayer can read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
  • Programs and browser attachments associated with MixVideoPlayer can read and change your browsing history.
  • Programs and browser attachments associated with MixVideoPlayer can manage your apps, extensions, and themes.
  • Programs and browser attachments associated with MixVideoPlayer can manage your downloads.

How did MixVideoPlayer get on my computer?

The MixVideoPlayer virus (although, not technically defined as a computer virus) is usually contracted without knowledge alongside free downloadable content from a variety of locations on the web. Free downloadable content includes freeware, shareware, torrents, email attachments, and more.

Users may be given options to accept or decline an offer to install MixVideoPlayer adware and similar products during the installation process of third-party freeware; However, the user request to decline the program from installing is usually ignored or presented in a confusing manner.

In some cases, MixVideoPlayer and other unwanted programs are deceptively promoted through questionable advertisements. These advertisements may be dishonest, misleading, and cause the program to automatically download and install once clicked on.

How to remove MixVideoPlayer

Step 1: Remove MixVideoPlayer add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon on the menu and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

2. Find the MixVideoPlayer extension and other suspicious extensions in the list and remove each extension individually by clicking the trashcan icon next to each one.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. Search for the MixVideoPlayer add-on and other suspicious add-ons on the Extensions and Plugins tab and remove them if located.

Step 2: Uninstall MixVideoPlayer

1. Open Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. On Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program in the Programs section.

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3. Locate MixVideoPlayer and other potentially unwanted programs in the list of installed programs. Once an unwanted program is located, double click the unwanted program or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button. Remove each unwanted program individually.

4. Restart your computer.

Step 3: Scan your computer for malware

1. Download and install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

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2. Open the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

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3. Click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan.

MixVideoPlayer virus

4. Once the malware scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button and reboot your computer.

If you are still having issues with potential MixVideoPlayer malware after using Malwarebytes it is recommended to download and install a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro by Surfright to eradicate existing malicious files and automatically repair corrupted settings.

Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings

1. Download and install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.

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CCleaner Analyze Cleaner

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

CCleaner Startup

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall unwanted programs using CCleaner, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for the program in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

If you are still experiencing issues removing potential MixVideoPlayer malware after using this removal guide we recommend to perform a system restore/recovery or a reset/refresh for Windows 8.

Sean Moran

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