MovieJunkies New Tab Removal and Description

by Ventsislav Krastev | October 1, 2015 | 0 Comments adware, online advertisement, pop-up ads, PUP

Name	MovieJunkies New Tab
Type	Ad-supported extension
Short Description	This extension may display different type of advertisements and may collect different user information
Symptoms	The user may experience slowdown of the web browser or his PC. Intrusive ads.
Distribution Method	Bundling or downloaded via redirects or mislead advertising.
Detection tool	Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected By MovieJunkies New Tab

A new ad-supported extension, resembling a useful application for watching movies for free, called Movie Junkies New Tab has appeared. Most users report meeting it in sites that are on a similar subject or seeing it appear all of a sudden in their machines. Virus researchers outline this application as potentially unwanted (PUA) and strongly advise for its removal, since it may administer advertisements and lead to unknown places, some of which could be either scams or malware infested sites.

MovieJunkies New Tab– How Did I Get It?

One way to be affected by this PUP is being redirected to a download page adding it as your extension or add-on in your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer).

Another way to receive this extension unknowingly by letting it through an installer of another free program downloaded from a third-party site. This particular type of strategy is calledbundling it is mainly connected with software providing websites which contain well known and familiar to users free programs that are being regularly downloaded . Most users who download programs from such sites may detect ‘Add this program as a free extra’ type of install steps, and this is how some programs slip by. Of course there are also those installers that do not even include them in the installation steps and fix them straight away. However, the programs may be mentioned in the EULA agreement initially.

Users are advised to beware and always take their time when they install new application instead of fast-clicking their way through it.

MovieJunkies New Tab – More About It

Once installed on your computer, the program may initially collect different information from the users. On installation, the app prompts permissions to be able to modify every portion of the data on the websites, visited by users. This is very common for applications who insert banners on the web site as well as pop-ups originating from highlighted portions of text on the site itself. What’s more is that it also requests permissions to manage users’ apps, extensions as well as themes. This means that it may allow or block applications as well as modify their content based on its interests.

What is more, instead of allowing users to watch movies without any restriction, MovieJunkies New Tab may administer advertised contend and even in some cases, redirects to third-party sites. Third-party websites advertisements generated by updated programs are generally considered to be unsafe due to the high possibility that they may be infected with malware, advertise rogue antimalware or PC error fixing programs or scam users out of their funds. The scam sites may be different, depending on what the users seek throughout the web:

SMS subscriptions that drain users’ SIM funds via receiving automatic SMS services.
Fake online retailing websites.
Fraudulent tech support sites that scare users making them believe their system is infected. Such sites usually ask users to pay enormous amounts of money to remove threats that are non-existent on their PCs.
Fake registration forms or survey participation with non-existent promises such as ‘Fill in to get a free sample’ and similar.

These may be only the half of what types of dangers which exist in correlation with suspicious online sites. This is why experts strongly advise users to be always subscribed to the latest in online security and always to employ some security software on their computer.

Removing MovieJunkies New Tab Completely from PCs

To eliminate this PUP manually from your computer, make sure that you follow the step-by-step removal instructions below. In case manual removal does not remove this software entirely and leave some of the settings connected with it unchanged, you should find and remove the leftover files automatically with an anti-malware program. It will also make sure that your system is safe from other hazards at the moment and in the future as well.

Step 1: Remove/Uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab in Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).

In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).

This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC.
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab.

Step 2: Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from your browser

Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox

Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome

Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer

Remove a toolbar from Safari

Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window

Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu

Select MovieJunkies New Tab and click “Remove”

After MovieJunkies New Tab is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu

Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“

From the opened “Extensions” menu locate MovieJunkies New Tab and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.

After MovieJunkies New Tab is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Internet Explorer:

Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’

In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’

Select MovieJunkies New Tab to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.

After MovieJunkies New Tab has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Safari

Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.

From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on MovieJunkies New Tab
Click ‘Uninstall’

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the MovieJunkies New Tab will be removed.

Step 3: Remove MovieJunkies New Tab automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.

To clean your computer you should download an updated anti-malware program on a safe PC and then install it on the affected computer in offline mode. After that you should boot into safe mode and scan your computer to remove all MovieJunkies New Tab associated objects.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

How to Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove MovieJunkies New Tab

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by MovieJunkies New Tab on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by MovieJunkies New Tab there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for MovieJunkies New Tab with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Get rid of MovieJunkies New Tab from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to MovieJunkies New Tab:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to MovieJunkies New Tab. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to MovieJunkies New Tab. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove MovieJunkies New Tab via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as MovieJunkies New Tab. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Erase MovieJunkies New Tab from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the MovieJunkies New Tab will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

Eliminate MovieJunkies New Tab from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.

MovieJunkies New Tab– How Did I Get It?

MovieJunkies New Tab – More About It

Removing MovieJunkies New Tab Completely from PCs

Step 1: Remove/Uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab in Windows

Step 2: Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from your browser

Step 3: Remove MovieJunkies New Tab automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.

Ventsislav Krastev

How to Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from Windows.

Get rid of MovieJunkies New Tab from Mac OS X.

Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from Google Chrome.

Erase MovieJunkies New Tab from Mozilla Firefox.

Uninstall MovieJunkies New Tab from Microsoft Edge.

Remove MovieJunkies New Tab from Safari.

Eliminate MovieJunkies New Tab from Internet Explorer.

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