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Remove WowMovix(.)com and Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com

WowMovix(.)com is the main page for the WowMovix browser hijacker. To remove this unwanted program and everything related to it, you should read the whole article carefully.

This hijacker will change your browsers’ search engine, homepage and new tab setting. You will be redirected to affiliates of the hijacker or other sites. Search results can show misleading results and sponsored content. There are browser extensions connected to the hijacker.

On this page:
Name WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com
Type Browser Hijacker, PUP
Short Description Your browsers will have their homepage, new tab setting and search engine changed.
Symptoms Sets a custom browser homepage and new tab setting. Browsers have a new search engine. You will be redirected when doing searches. Results show targeted content.
Distribution Method Freeware Installers, Bundled Packages, Google Web Store
Detection Tool Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware
User Experience Join our forum to discuss WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com.

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WowMovix(.)com – Spread

WowMovix(.)com is often spread via third-party installations. The hijacker might get inside your PC secretly, because it hides in freeware installations and bundle packages. The packages have additional components selected for installation. Frequently undisclosed, those components install WowMovix(.)com. Preventing that is possible if in a Custom or an Advanced settings menu there is an option to see what is going to be installed and deselect it.

There are many browser extensions and add-ons connected with the WowMovix(.)com hijacker. Here are a few of them:

  • WoMovix Start
  • Search by WowMovix
  • WowDownload Search

The most widespread one is Search by WowMovix. Unfortunately all of these extensions can be found on the Google Web Store as shown below:

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The hijacker also spreads through advertisements, like banners or pop-ups, and from visiting unknown sites. Such websites, which have a low reputation, are often affiliates of the hijacker’s developers. Browsers that are affected – Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari.

WowMovix(.)com – More Information

WowMovix(.)com is the main page of a browser hijacker. After it gets on your computer, it will change settings like your DNS and the homepage, new tab and search engine on your browsers.

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Unfortunately, there are browser extensions related to the hijacker, helping it to gain more popularity. All of them can do the following modifications:

  • Read and change all your data on the websites you visit
  • Read and change your browsing history
  • Read and change your bookmarks
  • Change your search settings to: movix(.)searchalgo(.)com
  • Manage your apps, add-ons, extensions and themes

These extensions usually come bundled with software installed on your computer, but most of the widespread ones are also on the Google Web Store. These extensions can further redirect you to sites affiliated with WowMovix. The three sites that you will inevitably be redirected to are:

→Wowmovix(.)com

→Wowmovix(.)gomovix(.)com/movies/

→Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com

All of your search queries will be filtered through one of these domains. The main one which also is featured as the search engine and new tab is Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com. You can be redirected to Yahoo in some cases and see targeted content and misleading results from searches. Among the search results there can be advertising, like in-text links, for example:

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Advertisements might redirect you more than once, whatever their kind is – pop-ups, links, pop-unders, in-text-links, banners or others. From the redirects, you will land on different webpages, that may gain revenue from that based on a pay-per-click scheme.

The Privacy Policy of WowMovix(.)com is transparent that both personally and non-personally identifiable information may be collected. Also, messages you send to your friends or whatever information you type in using any of the applications and services of WowMovix, will all be gathered.

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Information that may be collected according to the policy:

  • Your name
  • Your address
  • Your telephone number
  • E-mail addresses
  • Country of origin
  • Your nickname
  • Your website
  • Company and title in the company
  • Your Facebook and/or Google account
  • Data used from a questionnaire, subscription form or a contest entry form

Just from using the services of WowMovix(.)com gives your consent for your data to be collected. Be careful, as that also may include accounts of your social profiles. Everything may be shared with third parties.

Remove WowMovix(.)com Completely

To remove WowMovix(.)com manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal instructions provided below. If the manual removal does not get rid of the browser hijacker and its components completely, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such software will keep your machine secure in the future.

Delete WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Windows and Your Browser

1.Remove or Uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com in Windows

Remove or Uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com in Windows.

Step 1: Remove/Uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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).
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  • In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).
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  • 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).
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    Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com.

    2.Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Your Browser

    Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Your Browser.

    Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari
    Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window

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    Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu

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    Select WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com and click “Remove

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    After WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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

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  • Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions
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  • From the opened “Extensions” menu locate WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.
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  • After WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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’
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  • 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’
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    Select WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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’.

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    After WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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.
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    From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
    In the new window select ‘Extensions’
    Click once on WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com
    Click ‘Uninstall’

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    A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com will be removed.

    Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.

    1. Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

    1. Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

    1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com.
    Step 1: Click here to go to SpyHunter’s download instruction page.
    Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
    Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to automatically update.

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    Step1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Scan Computer Now’ button.
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    Step2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com files, click on the ‘Fix Threats’ button to remove them automatically and permanently.
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    Step3: Once the intrusions on your PC have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart it.

    2. Back up your data to secure it against attacks related to WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com in the future

    2. Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future

    IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data automatically with cloud backup and insure it against any type of data loss on your device, even the most severe. We recommend reading more about and downloading SOS Online Backup .

    1. For Windows 7 and earlier 1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 1. Enabling the Windows Defense Feature (Previous Versions)

    1-Click on Windows Start Menu
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    2-Type Backup And Restore
    3-Open it and click on Set Up Backup
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    4-A window will appear asking you where to set up backup. You should have a flash drive or an external hard drive. Mark it by clicking on it with your mouse then click on Next.
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    5-On the next window, the system will ask you what do you want to backup. Choose the ‘Let Me Choose’ option and then click on Next.
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    6-Click on ‘Save settings and run backup’ on the next window in order to protect your files from possible attacks by WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com.
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    1-Press Windows button + R
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    2-In the window type ‘filehistory’ and press Enter
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    3-A File History window will appear. Click on ‘Configure file history settings’
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    4-The configuration menu for File History will appear. Click on ‘Turn On’. After its on, click on Select Drive in order to select the backup drive. It is recommended to choose an external HDD, SSD or a USB stick whose memory capacity is corresponding to the size of the files you want to backup.
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    5-Select the drive then click on ‘Ok’ in order to set up file backup and protect yourself from WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com.

    1- Press Windows button + R keys.
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    2- A run windows should appear. In it type ‘sysdm.cpl’ and then click on Run.
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    3- A System Properties windows should appear. In it choose System Protection.
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    5- Click on Turn on system protection and select the size on the hard disk you want to utilize for system protection.
    6- Click on Ok and you should see an indication in Protection settings that the protection from WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com is on.
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    Restoring a file via Windows Defense feature:
    1-Right-click on the encrypted file, then choose Properties.
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    2-Click on the Previous Versions tab and then mark the last version of the file.
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    3-Click on Apply and Ok and the file encrypted by WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com should be restored.

    Optional: Using an Alternative Anti-Malware Tool

    Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com Using an Alternative Tool

    STOPZilla Anti Malware
    1. Download and Install STOPZilla Anti-malware to Scan for And Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com.
    Step 1: Download STOPZilla by clicking here.
    Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.
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    Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
    Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.
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    Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.
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    Step 6: Review and click on the ‘Install’ button.
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    Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button.

    2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com associated files completely.
    Step 1: Launch STOPZilla if you haven’t launched it after install.
    Step 2: Wait for the software to automatically scan and then click on the ‘Repair Now’ button. If it does not scan automatically, click on the ‘Scan Now’ button.
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    Step 3: After the removal of all threats and associated objects, you should Restart your PC.

    NOTE! Substantial notification about the WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com threat: Manual removal of WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com requires interference with system files and registries. Thus, it can cause damage to your PC. Even if your computer skills are not at a professional level, don’t worry. You can do the removal yourself just in 5 minutes, using a malware removal tool.

    Berta Bilbao

    Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

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    How to Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Windows.


    Step 1: Scan for WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

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


    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.


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

    SpyHunter Install and Scan for Viruses Step 1


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

    SpyHunter Install and Scan for Viruses Step 2


    1.4 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.

    SpyHunter Install and Scan for Viruses Step 3

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


    Step 2: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode

    2.1 Hold Windows key + R


    2.2 The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.
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    2.3 Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

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    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.


    2.4 When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.
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    2.5 You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.
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    Step 3: Uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com and related software from Windows

    Uninstall Steps for Windows 11

    1 Go to the search bar and type "Add or Remove Programs" and then click it.

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    2 Locate the software that you want to uninstall click on the three dots and click "Uninstall" to begin the process.

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    3 Follow the uninstall steps until the software has been effectively removed from your computer

    Uninstall Malware from Windows 11 step 3

    Uninstall Steps for Windows 10 and Older Versions

    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.

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

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    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"
    boot your pc in safe mode step 7Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.


    Step 4: Clean Any registries, Created by WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com on Your PC.

    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 WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

    4.1 Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.
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    4.2 When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

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

    clean malicious registries step 3 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.


    Video Removal Guide for WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com (Windows).


    Get rid of WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Mac OS X.


    Step 1: Uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com and remove related files and objects

    1.1 Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
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    1.2 Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

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    1.3 In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com:

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

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


    1.5 In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

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    1.6 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 WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.


    1.7 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 WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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:

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

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    3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

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    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 WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com files from your Mac

    When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com, 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.


    Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com:


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    Video Removal Guide for WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com (Mac)


    Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Google Chrome.


    Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

    Google Chrome removal guide step 1


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

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

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    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.


    Erase WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Mozilla Firefox.


    Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window:

    Mozilla Firefox removal guide step 1


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

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

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    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.


    Uninstall WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com from Microsoft Edge.


    Step 1: Start Edge browser.


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

    Edge Browser removal guide step 2


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

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

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

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    Remove WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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".

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

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


    Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

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    A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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.

    Eliminate WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com 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'

    Internet Explorer browser removal guide step 2


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

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    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.

    Remove Push Notifications from Your Browsers


    Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome

    To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:

    Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.

    Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

    Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:

    Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 2

    Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:

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    Step 4: Open “Notifications”:

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    Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:

    Google Chrome - Disable Push Notifications Step 5

    Remove Push Notifications on Firefox

    Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.

    Mozilla Firefox - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

    Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":

    Mozilla Firefox - Disable Push Notifications Step 2

    Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”

    Mozilla Firefox - Disable Push Notifications Step 3

    Stop Push Notifications on Opera

    Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings.

    Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

    Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.

    Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 2

    Step 3: Open Notifications:

    Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 3

    Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):

    Opera - Disable Push Notifications Step 4

    Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari

    Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.

    Safari Browser - Disable Push Notifications Step 1

    Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".

    WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com-FAQ

    What Is WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com?

    The WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com threat is adware or browser redirect virus.

    It may slow your computer down significantly and display advertisements. The main idea is for your information to likely get stolen or more ads to appear on your device.

    The creators of such unwanted apps work with pay-per-click schemes to get your computer to visit risky or different types of websites that may generate them funds. This is why they do not even care what types of websites show up on the ads. This makes their unwanted software indirectly risky for your OS.

    What Are the Symptoms of WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com?

    There are several symptoms to look for when this particular threat and also unwanted apps in general are active:

    Symptom #1: Your computer may become slow and have poor performance in general.

    Symptom #2: You have toolbars, add-ons or extensions on your web browsers that you don't remember adding.

    Symptom #3: You see all types of ads, like ad-supported search results, pop-ups and redirects to randomly appear.

    Symptom #4: You see installed apps on your Mac running automatically and you do not remember installing them.

    Symptom #5: You see suspicious processes running in your Task Manager.

    If you see one or more of those symptoms, then security experts recommend that you check your computer for viruses.

    What Types of Unwanted Programs Are There?

    According to most malware researchers and cyber-security experts, the threats that can currently affect your device can be rogue antivirus software, adware, browser hijackers, clickers, fake optimizers and any forms of PUPs.

    What to Do If I Have a "virus" like WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com?

    With few simple actions. First and foremost, it is imperative that you follow these steps:

    Step 1: Find a safe computer and connect it to another network, not the one that your Mac was infected in.

    Step 2: Change all of your passwords, starting from your email passwords.

    Step 3: Enable two-factor authentication for protection of your important accounts.

    Step 4: Call your bank to change your credit card details (secret code, etc.) if you have saved your credit card for online shopping or have done online activities with your card.

    Step 5: Make sure to call your ISP (Internet provider or carrier) and ask them to change your IP address.

    Step 6: Change your Wi-Fi password.

    Step 7: (Optional): Make sure to scan all of the devices connected to your network for viruses and repeat these steps for them if they are affected.

    Step 8: Install anti-malware software with real-time protection on every device you have.

    Step 9: Try not to download software from sites you know nothing about and stay away from low-reputation websites in general.

    If you follow these recommendations, your network and all devices will become significantly more secure against any threats or information invasive software and be virus free and protected in the future too.

    How Does WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com Work?

    Once installed, WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com can collect data using trackers. This data is about your web browsing habits, such as the websites you visit and the search terms you use. It is then used to target you with ads or to sell your information to third parties.

    WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com can also download other malicious software onto your computer, such as viruses and spyware, which can be used to steal your personal information and show risky ads, that may redirect to virus sites or scams.

    Is WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com Malware?

    The truth is that PUPs (adware, browser hijackers) are not viruses, but may be just as dangerous since they may show you and redirect you to malware websites and scam pages.

    Many security experts classify potentially unwanted programs as malware. This is because of the unwanted effects that PUPs can cause, such as displaying intrusive ads and collecting user data without the user’s knowledge or consent.

    About the WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com Research

    The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific, adware-related problem, and restore your browser and computer system.

    How did we conduct the research on WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com?

    Please note that our research is based on independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware, adware, and browser hijacker definitions.
    Furthermore, the research behind the WowMovix(.)com, Movix(.)searchalgo(.)com threat is backed with VirusTotal.
    To better understand this online threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.

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