What Is HTML/Fifex.A?
HTML/Fifex.A is an ad-supported browser extension compatible with the most used browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. HTML/Fifex.A is classified as an adware application because of its ability to interrupt the user’s browsing activities by displaying different pop-up, banners and in-text advertisements. HTML/Fifex.A usually gets installed on the user’s computer bundled with freeware and shareware. Keeping HTML/Fifex.A on your machine may expose your system to risk, so removing it is recommended by experts.
Symptoms of HTML/Fifex.A:
- displays pop-up, banner and in-text ads, disrupting your browsing activities
- may redirect you to potentially harmful websites
- may collect information like IP address, browsing history, search queries
HTML/Fifex.A – Distribution
The advertisements displayed by HTML/Fifex.A may appear useful to some users. In most cases, HTML/Fifex.A ends up on the user’s computer through bundled freeware. Computer users often do not pay attention as they install software on their computers and just click on the Next button. Such unwanted installations can be quite easily avoided. Always choose the Advanced options and un-tick the additional applications and programs that get installed along with the initially downloaded one.
Should You Remove HTML/Fifex.A From Your Computer?
Ignoring the pop-ups injected by HTML/Fifex.A and assuring the permanent removal of adware from your computer using a reputable anti-adware tool is the best thing you can do, because there is no guarantee about the type of threat you may get exposed to, as you click on any of the presented ads.
Spy Hunter FREE scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the malware tool.
- Guide 1: How to Remove HTML/Fifex.A from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of HTML/Fifex.A from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove HTML/Fifex.A from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase HTML/Fifex.A from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall HTML/Fifex.A from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove HTML/Fifex.A from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate HTML/Fifex.A from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove HTML/Fifex.A from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove HTML/Fifex.A





Step 2: Uninstall HTML/Fifex.A 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:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by HTML/Fifex.A 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 HTML/Fifex.A there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



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.
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Get rid of HTML/Fifex.A from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall HTML/Fifex.A and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- 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 HTML/Fifex.A 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:
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 HTML/Fifex.A files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as HTML/Fifex.A, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac 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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Remove HTML/Fifex.A 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.
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Erase HTML/Fifex.A 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.
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Uninstall HTML/Fifex.A 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.
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Remove HTML/Fifex.A 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 HTML/Fifex.A will be removed.
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Eliminate HTML/Fifex.A 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.